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'You had to fight tooth and nail': Women reveal abuse in kava gatherings

Women in Tongan communities speak out against sexual harassment at social events known as "kava gatherings", where men sit in a circle while a female server pours them the drink, known for its calming effects.

An illustration of a woman serving kava to two men

Published: 4h agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 12:12pmLocation: TongaTopic: Sexual Offences

Cocaine vessel crew stuck in Sydney Harbour sent to immigration detention

The crew of a vessel that was intercepted carrying nearly 5 tonnes of cocaine has been escorted off the ship by Australian authorities.

A small boat alongside a large boat with officers on board.

Published: 14h agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 1:22amLocation: French PolynesiaTopic: Drugs

Pacific governments warn against panic buying as Iran war threatens fuel supply

Pacific Island governments are urging their citizens not to panic about the supply of fuel amid the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran.

Birds fly near a boat in the Strait of Hormuz

Published: TueTue 17 Mar 2026 at 11:47pmLocation: PacificTopic: Oil and Gas

The Solomon Islander chef sharing daily life in Nauru

Solomon Islander chef and content creator Francis Junior Joe II has gained a huge online following through sharing his everyday life in the beautiful nation of Nauru.

Francis Junior Joe II stands fishing in the reef with large rocks surrounding him

Duration: 13 minutes 31 seconds

Published: 16h agoWed 18 Mar 2026 at 11:19pmLocation: PacificTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Latest drug bust in Vanuatu suggests international syndicate operation

Vanuatu's Internal Affairs Minister Andrew Papuat says the latest drugs bust of two tonnes of cocaine on an abandoned yacht bears the hallmarks of an international drug syndicate operation.

750 kgs of cocaine seized from yacht in Vanuatu

Duration: 4 minutes 22 seconds

Published: YesterdayWed 18 Mar 2026 at 3:48amLocation: VanuatuTopic: Drug Offences

Solomon Islands' youth frustrated with lack of progress caused by government instability

President of the Malaita Youth Council Phillip Subu says young people in the Solomon Islands are used to political instability but are frustrated with the resulting lack of development.

Duration: 11 minutes 39 seconds

Published: YesterdayWed 18 Mar 2026 at 3:50amLocation: PacificTopic: Government

From the bowling green to gold, Geua Vada Tau made Commonwealth Games history for PNG

As Team Papua New Guinea prepares for its 16th Commonwealth Games appearance in Glasgow in 2026, the nation continues to draw inspiration from a historic moment 36 years ago, when a softly-spoken lawn bowler from Central Province shocked the world.

A Papua New Guinean lady sitting on a deck wearing a purple flowery shirt in a tropical setting smiles at the camera

Published: MonMon 16 Mar 2026 at 9:45pmLocation: Papua New GuineaTopic: Bowls and Petanque

PNG's 50th Independence Anniversary

Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years

Wan Kantri: The Next 50 Years documentary premieres on ABC Australia:

Mid shot of two PNG women holding a flag wearing traditional dress on a sunny day

PNG: Road to Independence

PNG: The Road to Independence documentary premieres on ABC Australia:

Mid shot of PNG man in traditional dress on a sunny day with a river in the background

Where and when to catch coverage of Papua New Guinea's 50th independence celebrations

This September, join the ABC for special programming honouring Papua New Guinea's golden jubilee.

Close up of young girl from PNG in traditional costume.

Dr John Momis

Known as 'The Father of PNG's Constitution', Dr John Momis has worn a few different hats. He was a catholic priest, a politician and a president of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

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Pacific Break 2025

Vanuatu’s Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025

Ni-Vanuatu rapper Mantis wins ABC Radio Australia's Pacific Break 2025 with his powerful tri-lingual track Weatherman, earning a spot at Australia's WOMADelaide festival.

Topic: Music

Meet your 2025 Pacific Break finalists

From island beats to big dreams, meet this year's top ten finalists for Pacific Break, the Pacific's biggest music competition.

Spliced image of 16 music artists from the Pacific

Pacific Break 2025: Meet the judges

The judges for Pacific Break 2025 have been announced.

Spliced image of Hau Latukefu, Sosefina Fuamoli, Joji Malani and Ngaiire.

Topic: Music

Pacific Break 2025 entries are now closed

Entries for this year's Pacific Break, the Pacific's biggest music competition, are now closed.

Blue poster design reads Pacific Break, Radio Australia. Entries open Friday 27 June

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Maika makes his mark, Ba-rilliant Drua, 7s latest

Samoa takes focus, celebrating athlete Maika Pedro recent feats and also gearing up to host the upcoming Oceania Open, a huge wrestling event that's drawing some of the globe's best.

Duration: 54 minutes 25 seconds

Football fever continues in Honiara for final days of OFC Pro League

The ABC's Chrisnrita Aumanu-Leong has been running around following the OFC Pro League which is in its final day of Round 4.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes 28 seconds

Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Solomon Islands' PM appoints former PM Sogavare as deputy

After mass resignations and in the face of a no confidence motion, Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has appointed former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, who just a year ago attempted to oust him from office, as deputy Prime Minister.

Duration: 45 minutes 10 seconds

Topic: Government

What GBV survivor support really looks like in the Pacific

Gender‑based violence remains a major issue across the Pacific, and while crisis support services exist, long‑term trauma care for survivors varies widely. So what happens after the immediate danger has passed?

Woman stands at a mountain view lookout in Papua New Guinea.

Duration: 29 minutes 52 seconds

Topic: Social Problems

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Geua Vada Tau made Commonwealth Games history for Papua New Guinea, winning its first gold

As Team Papua New Guinea prepares for its 16th Commonwealth Games appearance in Glasgow in 2026, the nation continues to draw inspiration from a historic moment 36 years ago, when a softly‑spoken lawn bowler from Central Province shocked the world.

Topic: Bowls and Petanque

Hawaii's fragrant flower lei face competition from cheaper imports

That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that.

Lei hang inside a refrigerator at Cindy's Lei Shop in Chinatown

Rapid fire questions with London Broncos fullback Morea Morea

The push for Papua New Guinea’s historic 2028 National Rugby League expansion continues to gather momentum, and two young players in London - Gairo Voro and Morea Morea - are proving why the nation’s talent pipeline is stronger than ever.

A collage of two Papua New Guinean rugby league players - one in blue rugby league jersey & one in white rugby league jersey

Topic: Rugby League

Failure's Not an Option: The farming family living up to their motto

A farming family has invested more than $15million in an exotic mushroom facility in remote Far North Queensland.

Duration: 15 minutes 19 seconds

Topic: Agricultural Crops

Tok Pisin

Chief Pipino: ABG Mining Act i protektim ol landouna na pipol blong Bougainville

Men can be seen panning for gold at the bottom of the mine.

Duration: 3 minutes 49 seconds

Atisson: Vanuatu imas pripea blong hostim OFC Pro League long neks yia

Plante saport blong Vanuatu United FC long OCF Pro League long Honiara

Duration: 6 minutes 21 seconds

Clan Chief Maximillian Pipino blong Panguna i wanbel long ol ABG wok blong opim bek mine

Chief Maximillian Pipino blong Basikang clan blong Panguna ilukluk go long bipo mine pit

Duration: 5 minutes 34 seconds

Bik susa i sori long dai blong liklik brata blong em long Australia

Bik susa blong Solomon i sori long dai blong liklik brata blong em long Australia

Duration: 9 minutes 51 seconds

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