Dateline Pacific for 1 November 2019

Samoans are flocking to hospitals and clinics with news of two more measles related deaths on Wednesday: two men conspired for a month to kill a Micronesian attorney general before she was shot dead two weeks ago; in the late 1800's, Tokelau's population plummeted to 85 people, because of slavery. This little known history is the subject of a new art installation which will travel to next year's Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawai'i; the Tongan fans have silenced any speculation of division in support of the Tonga Invitational XIII rugby league team, with a sea of red overflowing South Auckland and taking over the Oceania Cup fan day held at the Mangere East Rugby League Club this week.