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Why new Myths and Maidens documentary is 'a love letter to women of the Moana'

Depictions of the light-skinned, submissive maiden in the Pacific Islands are nothing new, but a new generation of women is pushing back on the colonial stereotype. 
Collage of three images of white women acting as Pacific women in old films.

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Documentary Movies

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The uncomfortable topic of West Papua at the MSG

For a decade, Benny Wenda has tirelessly campaigned to secure West Papua's place in the Melanesian Spearhead Group, advocating for a voice in the regional arena.
A supporter of the independence of the West Papua with face painted with the colors, white, red and blue.

Published: Location: PapuaTopic: World Politics

FRU's new chairman keen to build for the future and leave the union's chequered past behind

Former Flying Fijian, John Sanday, has moved into the hot seat as chairman of the new corporate FRU, with a mission to boost revenue streams and ensure that national team players are paid properly and on time.
Duration: 13 minutes 15 seconds

Published: Location: FijiTopic: Rugby Union

'It's a dream come true': Paulo Aokuso wins the WBC Australasian Light Heavyweight title

Former Olympian Paulo "Sweet P" Aokuso won the vacant WBC Australasian Light Heavyweight title via unanimous decision over Clay Waterman on Wednesday night.
A boxer with a green title belt around his waist with other boys in black t.shirts and other guys wearing caps pose for camera

Published: Location: PenrithTopic: Boxing

China becomes second largest provider of aid to the Pacific, new analysis shows

Pacific aid dropped sharply as COVID support ended, while China has re-emerged as the second largest donor in the region. 
A road with palm trees along the side, and blue sky.

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: World Politics

Vanuatu snap election is being met with public frustration

In Vanuatu, there are calls for more women to step up and take the lead as the nation heads to a snap election, following a decision by Vanuatu's president to dissolve parliament.
Vanuatu Referendum Dan McGarry photo
Duration: 4 minutes 3 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: National Elections

Australia commits additional $50 million to deal with climate change

The announcement was made at the United Nations climate summit in Azerbaijan. Climate economists say rich countries will need to commit much more money to make a difference.
A man in a suit speaks at the camera.

Published: Location: AzerbaijanTopic: Climate Change

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Samoan-Australian and former Olympian Paulo Aokuso has been crowned the WBC Australasian light heavyweight title following his Uncaged headline match

Samoan-Australian and former Olympian Paulo Aokuso has been crowned the WBC Australasian light heavyweight champion following his Uncaged headline boxing match last night.   
A boxer with a green title belt around his waist with other boys in black t.shirts and other guys wearing caps pose for camera

Topic: Boxing

Meet the cultural consultants who guided Moana 2's creation

Moana will soon set sail across the ocean again, and Disney has engaged cultural consultants to ensure her latest journey stays true to the traditions and stories of the Pacific.
An amimated version of a Polynesian character named Moana looks out to sea on a boat with family members behind her

Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere credits his grandparents and upbringing for his work ethic

Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere says the best advice his grandparents gave him was not in words or by telling him what to do but by the hard work they displayed and lived out as an example.
A man wearing a blue and green rugby jersey holds an iphone in front of him and takes photos with fans across the fence.

Trailer: The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior

It's July, 1985. Greenpeace ship The Rainbow Warrior docks in Auckland, ready for a major protest campaign at Moruroa Atoll in French Polynesia. Most people know what happened next, but there's more to the story.
The words final voyage is over multiple images of the rainbow warrior.

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