Dan Smith

Jun 7, 2024 | abc.net.au | Seni Iasona |Dan Smith

The world's largest celebration of indigenous Pacific culture has kicked off in a blaze of colour, song and dance, with more than 2,500 delegates representing 25 nations gathering together in Hawai'i. Over the past couple of weeks, people from across the Pacific made a lengthy trip across or over the moana (ocean) to reach Hawai'i for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

Mar 20, 2024 | humbledollar.com | Dan Smith |Jonathan Clements

Dan SmithWHEN I GOT DIVORCED, my ex-wife told the judge at family court that I was good with money. But most folks I knew at that time wouldn’t be so kind: They’d say I was cheap. No, I didn’t align myself with the financial independence-retire early, or FIRE, movement. During my days as a driver-salesman, after I diverted 15% of my pay into the 401(k), I spent every nickel raising the kids, paying the bills and trying to keep up with my big bucks buddies.

Mar 5, 2024 | abc.net.au | Dan Smith |Michael Reid |Ashley Kyd |Tim Leslie

/ Posted 6 minutes agoWe're all familiar with what our planet looks like. We know the countries, the oceans. But beneath those oceans is something rarely seen. A technological marvel. An underwater information superhighway, a global web of nearly 500 cables that lace the contours of the ocean floor. Every viral meme, every email, every Facebook post, every chart-topping hit, every internet site, every online banking transaction … they all rely on this network. They don't come through the air.

Dec 2, 2023 | abc.net.au | Dinah Lewis Boucher |Dan Smith

The 2023 Pacific Games have officially come to a close with a spectacular night of colour and music, ending a fortnight of incredible sporting achievements from across the Pacific Islands. From underdog victories to clean medal sweeps, from Solomons Island legend Jenly Wini taking home three gold on the very first day to Samoa's Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali standing up to block Australia from achieving boxing domination, the 2023 Games have seen some incredible moments.

Nov 22, 2023 | abc.net.au | Hugo Hodge |Dan Smith

The Cook Islands women's rugby 9s team has ended Tonga's fairytale run in the final, beating the debutants 16-8 to win gold. Tonga had a disastrous start, with two players on the ground injured in the first play just 5 metres out from the Cooks Islands try line. The Cooks capitalised, scoring two tries in quick succession. Tonga managed to stop a third try at the end of the first half, but early in the second, Cook Islands slipped through their defence to notch up another.