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Celebration, food and mingled voices at the 2025 Melanesian Festival Aotearoa

The event brought colour, song, and flavour to Auckland last weekend, but behind the dancing and food was a deeper message - a call for Melanesians to be seen and heard in New Zealand’s Pacific story.

PMN NewsThu, 06 Nov

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Vanuatu students use photography to honour their heritage and protect the ocean

National Geographic’s Photo Camp gave Pentecost Island youth the tools to combine art, culture, and conservation, reflecting pride in their ancestors’ ocean stewardship.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 05 Nov

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Pacific celebrates Melbourne Cup as protests and drama rock Flemington

From Suva and Port Vila to Flemington, the day was a feast of fashion, racing, and emotion.

Christine RovoiWed, 05 Nov

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Pacific island countries turn to gold in search of economic sovereignty

From Port Moresby to Port Vila, some Pacific governments are banking on gold to boost their economies and strengthen their currencies.

Samson Samasoni and 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 04 Nov

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The Oceania Football Confederation launches first professional league

A landmark moment for soccer in the Pacific as the eight-team competition will kick off at Eden Park in January.

Latonya Lole, Sports ReporterThu, 30 Oct

Pacific Region •

Vanuatu

Pristine Seas' final Vanuatu expedition finds thriving reefs

Scientists say Vanuatu’s reefs are among the healthiest they’ve seen, as National Geographic Pristine Seas ends its final mission of the year.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 28 Oct

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Local leadership proves key as Vanuatu reefs thrive amid growing global coral crisis

While the world’s reefs face mass die-off, an expedition in Vanuatu has discovered that strong community management is helping protect some of the healthiest coral ecosystems on the planet.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 17 Oct

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Save The Children: Climate change poses critical threat to child nutrition in the Pacific

Cyclones, floods, and rising seas are making it harder for families in PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to access nutritious food.

Khalia StrongFri, 17 Oct

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Rotuma, Fiji

Vanuatu leads Pacific ocean protection as expedition sets sail

National Geographic’s Pristine Seas team is partnering with the Vanuatu government to explore the nation’s marine ecosystems.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 09 Oct

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Rotuma, Fiji

Vanuatu backs National Geographic Pristine Seas mission to survey and study fragile ocean

Prime Minister Jotham Napat says Vanuatu is 98 per cent ocean as scientists launch an expedition to survey biodiversity and strengthen marine protection across 80 islands.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 24 Sep

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