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RLWC quick hits: Ponga's power, Tonga's triumph and Fiji's sunny day

From Kalyn Ponga's magnificent Test debut to a mighty Tongan victory years in the making here are the quick hits from week one of the Rugby League World Cup.

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Published: Mon 19 Oct 2026 at 12:21pmMon 19 Oct 2026 at 12:21pmLocation: New ZealandTopic: NRL

'Outstanding' Tonga puts England on the brink of World Cup elimination

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says his team's depth and quality mean the Mate Ma'a can go on with it after their big win over England at the Rugby League World Cup.

A Tongan rugby league player holds his teammate in the air as they celebrate a try to the crowd.

Published: Sun 18 Oct 2026 at 9:25amSun 18 Oct 2026 at 9:25amLocation: AustraliaTopic: Rugby League

Timor-Leste president says first gas agreements to be signed

Jose Ramos-Horta says agreements for the long-stalled Greater Sunrise gas project will be signed within the next few months.

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Published: Sun 18 Oct 2026 at 1:06pmSun 18 Oct 2026 at 1:06pmLocation: Timor-LesteTopic: Oil and Gas

Siblings with feet turned backwards get life-changing care

The family had never left its village on a tiny volcanic island until it got a life-changing offer abroad.

Duration: 9 seconds

Published: Sun 18 Oct 2026 at 12:15pmSun 18 Oct 2026 at 12:15pmLocation: ACTTopic: Medical Procedures

Tahiti police gather evidence after pro surfer suspended over alleged incident

Police in French Polynesia are gathering evidence following an alleged incident in Tahiti that has led world surf bodies to suspend a professional surfer from competitions.

A large wave barrelling with lots of white surf spray.

Published: Fri 16 Oct 2026 at 12:53pmFri 16 Oct 2026 at 12:53pmLocation: French PolynesiaTopic: Surfing

Complex surgery successfully separates Fijian conjoined twins

In what was described as an "exceptionally rare" case, doctors in Saudi Arabia say a complex operation to separate 13-month-old Fijian conjoined twins has been successful.

Two conjoined twins lay in a cot in white clothes

Published: Fri 16 Oct 2026 at 11:28amFri 16 Oct 2026 at 11:28amLocation: Saudi ArabiaTopic: Health

Interview: Tuvalu in the face of climate change

What does Tuvalu's climate minister have to say to the world?

Dr Maina Vakafua Talia sits in a room in front of table, text overlay says 'Tuvalu's climate minister'

Published: Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 10:20amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 10:20am

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ABC Radio Australia launches WhatsApp Channel pilot to connect with new Pacific audiences

ABC Radio Australia has launched a WhatsApp channel as the network experiments with new ways to connect with audiences in the Pacific.

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Pacific Break

How to enter Pacific Break 2026

Entries are now open for the Pacific's biggest music competition!

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How to win Pacific Break 2026

Entries for Pacific Break, the region's biggest music competition, open on Friday, August 28. Here's how aspiring musicians can impress the judges.

Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Pacific Break Judging Panel

Meet the Pacific Break judging panel

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Topic: Music

Pacific Break 2026: Joji Malani on what makes a winning entry

Pacific Break is back in full swing as Nesia Daily catches up with Joji Malani to discuss what he looks for as a judge to determine a winner for the competition.

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Duration: 17 minutes 40 seconds

Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Pacific Sports: From the region, for the region

How persistence may pay off for this Fiji Bati bolter

Senivati Vunibola was in the rugby league wilderness at the start of this year. But through hard work and persistence, he's given himself a shot at the World Cup.

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Rugby league squads locked in for Pacific showdowns

In this week's edition of the Pacific sports wrap, we go from the roads of Tahiti to the rugby league fields of Port Moresby, PNG.

Group of Fijian women wearing white rugby jerseys celebrate winning by raising a trophy, holding Fiji flag with their hands up

Hagen Eagles flyer Jecinta Garry steps closer to PNG Orchids dream

Jecinta Garry has been named in the Prime Minister's XIII women's squad for next weekend's match, providing another opportunity to test herself against quality opposition and continue her rise through PNG's system.

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Pacific sport headlines, from record-breaking runs to World Cup qualifiers across the region

From record-breaking runs on the roads of Rarotonga and the world stage to World Cup qualification battles in netball and cricket, it's been another busy week across the Pacific sporting landscape.

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Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes 30 seconds

Super Typhoon Champi narrowly misses Guam by 16 kilometres

Guam breathed a sigh of relief over the weekend when Super Typhoon Champi narrowly missed a direct hit on the island.

Duration: 46 minutes 59 seconds

Topic: Cyclones

What killed thousands of fish in Papua New Guinea? New Ireland still awaits answers

A mass fish kill left thousands of fish and marine creatures dead along Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland’s eastern coast. Months on, questions remain unanswered.

Man from Papua New Guinea talking and gesturing with is left hand

Duration: 30 minutes 24 seconds

Topic: Fish

Taking the ocean from the margins to the centre of COP31

Pacific Soul explores the higher purposes of Pasifika peoples.

Duration: 24 minutes 53 seconds

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That Pacific Sports Show: Rugby League World Cup Special

Our Pacific brothers and sisters are carrying more than just their jerseys onto the field of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Topic: Rugby League

Interview: Tuvalu in the face of climate change

What does Tuvalu's climate minister have to say to the world?

Military aircraft drop supplies for stranded vessel

MV Awka passengers cheer as planes airdrop supplies near the drifting ferry in Solomon Islands waters.

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Topic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

PM Anthony Albanese declines floral head garland in Tuvalu

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen have declined to put on the hand-made floral head garland that was handed out to leaders as part of their traditional welcome in Tuvalu.

Anthony Albanese seated with Pacific leaders.

Duration: 50 seconds

Topic: Government and Politics

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PNG Kumuls iwinim Lebanon Cedars 42-18 (RLWC)

Duration: 8 minutes 25 seconds

Buka town inogat wara long taim blong El Nino

Children take in the view of sunset in Buka, north Bougainville.

Duration: 3 minutes 51 seconds

Tufala Solomon Islands MP dae insaet long wanfala wik

Late MP blong South New Georgia, Rendova, and Tetepare, and Deputy Speaker blong Palamen Hon. David Gina

Duration: 5 minutes 11 seconds

Planti samting long lainim wantaim MV Awka reskiu wok

Vanuatu humanitarian vesel HELPER 1 (FB poto: Australian High Commission, SI)

Duration: 4 minutes 43 seconds

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Tahiti police gather evidence after pro surfer suspended over alleged incident

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Interview: Tuvalu in the face of climate change

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