Pacific Review

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Pacific Review

A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Scientists discover world's largest coral in Solomon Islands

    A coral five times the size of a tennis court has been discovered in Solomon Islands, with scientists saying it's the largest standalone coral in the world.

    25 min

  2. NOV 12

    INTRODUCING — The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior

    You probably know about the last moments of the Rainbow Warrior. But what do you know about the Greenpeace ship's last voyage before it was bombed by the French in New Zealand in 1985? Where had it come from, why was it there and what was it doing? Find out in The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior.

  3. NOV 8

    Pacific leaders congratulate Trump on election win, but climate worry persists

    Pacific leaders congratulate Trump on election success, but win raises concern over support for climate change.

    25 min

  4. NOV 1

    Cervical cancer screening in the Pacific boosted thanks to massive philanthropic donation.

    More than 100,000 women in seven Pacific countries will benefit from expanded cervical cancer screening and treatment services thanks to a $29-million donation to the University of New South Wales' Kirby Institute.

    25 min

  5. OCT 25

    Samoa plays host to a king and 56 Commonwealth leaders

    Samoa is playing host to a royal visitor, prime ministers and high-level leaders as it hosts the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting.

    25 min

  6. OCT 18

    Villagers call for compensation after New Zealand navy ship sinks off Samoa's coast

    Villagers in Samoa are calling for compensation, saying they can't fish or use the shore after a New Zealand Navy ship sunk off the coast of Upolu two weeks ago.

    25 min

  7. OCT 11

    Samoan villagers worry about an oil spill after sinking of NZ navy ship

    Samoan villagers are worried a sunken New Zealand navy ship could be leaking oil off the coast of Upolu.

    25 min

  8. OCT 4

    Sports betting concern as PNG deals with the prospect of a team in the NRL

    It's the NRL grand final this weekend with the Penrith Panthers taking on Melbourne Storm. But in Papua New Guinea where love for rugby league is unmatched, there are concerns about sports gambling.

    25 min
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A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them.

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  • Channel
    ABC News
  • Creator
    Radio Australia
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
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