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Pacific Update: Samoa's favourite brew moving to Fiji

July 7, 2022

1News’ Barbara Dreaver has her news round-up for the Pacific region. (Source: 1News)

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

This week, Samoa's favourite brew is moving to Fiji, and PNG goes to the polls.

Watch to the end for something special from Kiribati - it will make your heart sing.

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Tongan woman Mele tells her story to 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver.

How Tongan women trapped by marriage scheme in China were rescued

In the second part of this two-part investigation, 1News and TVNZ’s Tangata Pasifika looked at how the women escaped with help from Tongans living around the world.

Mon, Jul 20

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The women have agreed to be interviewed by 1News' pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver and TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika in an effort to warn others not to take the same path they did.

Tongan women rescued from China after arranged marriage scheme

The women have agreed to be interviewed by 1News and TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika in an effort to warn others not to take the same path they did.

Mon, Jul 20

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This photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows polymetallic nodules in a sample from the seafloor that was collected on April 14, 2026, in U.S. waters off American Samoa

US to auction off sections of water around American Samoa

The proposed leasing notice was published as US President Donald Trump's administration seeks to expedite deep sea mining permits despite growing environmental concerns.

Sat, Jul 18

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Australia welcomes NZ joining Pacific defence alliance

"We welcome the New Zealand government's interest in joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia and Fiji once it enters into force," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

Fri, Jul 10

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a long-range ballistic missile bursts out of the sea during a test launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday, July 6, 2026.

China missile test: Is the real story the panic it triggered?

It’s not at all clear the test or its timing were intended as intimidations, writes public safety lecturer James Dwyer.

Thu, Jul 9

Anthony Albanese talks with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Australia and Fiji ink new mutual defence alliance

Australia's prime minister inked Fiji as Australia's fourth ally in a signing ceremony with counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at State House in Suva on Monday.

Mon, Jul 6

This photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows polymetallic nodules in a sample from the seafloor that was collected on April 14, 2026, in U.S. waters off American Samoa

US to auction off sections of water around American Samoa

The proposed leasing notice was published as US President Donald Trump's administration seeks to expedite deep sea mining permits despite growing environmental concerns.

Sat, Jul 18

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Australia welcomes NZ joining Pacific defence alliance

"We welcome the New Zealand government's interest in joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia and Fiji once it enters into force," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

Fri, Jul 10

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a long-range ballistic missile bursts out of the sea during a test launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday, July 6, 2026.

China missile test: Is the real story the panic it triggered?

It’s not at all clear the test or its timing were intended as intimidations, writes public safety lecturer James Dwyer.

Thu, Jul 9

Anthony Albanese talks with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Australia and Fiji ink new mutual defence alliance

Australia's prime minister inked Fiji as Australia's fourth ally in a signing ceremony with counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at State House in Suva on Monday.

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Tongan woman Mele tells her story to 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver.

How Tongan women trapped by marriage scheme in China were rescued

In the second part of this two-part investigation, 1News and TVNZ’s Tangata Pasifika looked at how the women escaped with help from Tongans living around the world.

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2:49

The women have agreed to be interviewed by 1News' pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver and TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika in an effort to warn others not to take the same path they did.

Tongan women rescued from China after arranged marriage scheme

The women have agreed to be interviewed by 1News and TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika in an effort to warn others not to take the same path they did.

Mon, Jul 20

5:07

This photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows polymetallic nodules in a sample from the seafloor that was collected on April 14, 2026, in U.S. waters off American Samoa

US to auction off sections of water around American Samoa

The proposed leasing notice was published as US President Donald Trump's administration seeks to expedite deep sea mining permits despite growing environmental concerns.

Sat, Jul 18

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Australia welcomes NZ joining Pacific defence alliance

"We welcome the New Zealand government's interest in joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia and Fiji once it enters into force," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

Fri, Jul 10

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a long-range ballistic missile bursts out of the sea during a test launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday, July 6, 2026.

China missile test: Is the real story the panic it triggered?

It’s not at all clear the test or its timing were intended as intimidations, writes public safety lecturer James Dwyer.

Thu, Jul 9

Anthony Albanese talks with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Australia and Fiji ink new mutual defence alliance

Australia's prime minister inked Fiji as Australia's fourth ally in a signing ceremony with counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at State House in Suva on Monday.

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