Pacific Beat

Fiji may have reached tier one status after being invited to join World Rugby's new Nations Championship, but unfortunately their stadium in Suva doesn't pass muster. There are plans to redevelop or replace it, but it will be several years before they come to fruition.

Duration:00:06:02

PALM workers in limbo after leaving employers

A hidden crisis is unfolding in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme with thousands of workers leaving their employers over claims of abuse and exploitation.

Duration:00:06:45

PNG Conjoined twins in Sydney for medical treatment

A rare set of conjoined twins are in a Sydney hospital for urgent treatment after they were airlifted from Papua New Guinea, with doctors recommending they be separated as soon as possible.

Duration:00:11:17

PNG conjoined twins flown to Sydney hospital for treatment

Papua New Guinea conjoined twins, Tom and Sawong are at the Sydney Children's Hospital for urgent medical treatment after they were airlifted from Port Moresby.

Duration:00:47:22

Sporadic fuel shortages have impacted Tongan businesses

Long queues of vehicles lining up to refill at a petrol station, it's something Tongans have grown used to. Sporadic fuel shortages have led to petrol stations shutting their doors to customers...with only a handful staying open for business.

Duration:00:03:25

Lawsuit says US and Japan responsible for Chuuk oil spill

An expert on maritime law says a lawsuit in the Federated States of Micronesia may provide additional incentive for the international community to do more to deal with the environmental risks posed by World War Two shipwrecks.

Duration:00:05:47

Bougainville's referendum result to be tabled in June

Bougainville's push for independence has been boosted, with Papua New Guinea agreeing to have the results of a 2019 referendum tabled in parliament by June.

Duration:00:02:36

PNG, Bougainville set timeline to table independence referendum results

Bougainville's bid for independence from Papua New Guinea has moved a step closer, with both sides agreeing that the 2019 referendum results will be tabled in parliament by June next year.

Duration:00:51:07

American Samoa finally make round two of FIFA Oceania World Cup qualifying for the very first time, and they do it in style!

Two wins, seven goals, none conceded - American Samoa impress big time on their way to a first ever appearance at the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifying in Oceania.

Duration:00:05:02

Kokoda landowners call on track authority to spruce up trail amid declining tourists

Kokoda landowners are calling on the Kokoda Track Authority to spruce up the World War Two trail.

Duration:00:04:58

Australia, PNG and Indonesia to hold first ever defence meeting

Australia, PNG and Indonesia will today hold their first ever defence ministers meeting.

Duration:00:10:26

PNG calls for 'buffer zone' with Indonesia amid concerns over West Papua conflict