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Pacific Update: Pacific Island teen soars on American Idol

Fri, May 19

Welcome to Pacific Update, our weekly news round-up for the region.

This week, a Pacific Island teen soars on American Idol, and a fisherman in Hawaii has a lucky escape.

As ever, we have our favourite videos from social media.

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Climate change at heart of Biden's address to Pacific leaders

Climate change at heart of Biden's address to Pacific leaders

The US President told leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum that he has heard their warnings.

Tue, Sep 26

Passengers stranded as Air Vanuatu cancels flights

Passengers stranded as Air Vanuatu cancels flights

In a statement, the airline said necessary work on its only Boeing 737 had “encountered unexpected delays”.

Mon, Sep 25

Hawaii volcano Kilauea erupts after nearly two months of quiet

Hawaii volcano Kilauea erupts after nearly two months of quiet

Tue, Sep 12

Doomsday cult members deported from Fiji, leader in hiding

Doomsday cult members deported from Fiji, leader in hiding

Thu, Sep 7

Pacific Update: Cook Islands fisherman hauls in 512kg blue marlin

Pacific Update: Cook Islands fisherman hauls in 512kg blue marlin

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Pacific Update: Outgoing MP’s message for Pasifika

Pacific Update: Outgoing MP’s message for Pasifika

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