Melissa Maykin
Journalist and Host, Nesia Daily Afternoons at ABC News (Australia)
Pacific Pulse 🩺 + Pacific Soul 🦋
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Melissa Maykin
HIV is on the rise across the Pacific, but so are efforts to stop it. From confronting stigma to exploring new scientific breakthroughs, Dr Michelle O’Connor shares what it will take to turn the tide starting with open conversations and stronger care, while a new mRNA tool from Australia could be a step towards finding a cure.
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3 weeks ago |
rnz.co.nz | Melissa Maykin
By Melissa Maykin, ABC NewsFor Onehunga Mata'uiau, rugby has always been about skill, discipline, and controlled contact. That's why the former Manu Samoa player and seasoned coach sees the Run It Straight craze sweeping Pacific communities as a dangerous distortion of the game he loves.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Melissa Maykin |Inga Stunzner
A New Zealand teenager has died from serious head injuries after taking part in a private contest inspired by the viral Run It Straight challenge, where players bulldoze into each other at full speed. What started as a childhood backyard pastime has grown into large-scale events attracting crowds, influencers, and prize money up to $200,000.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Melissa Maykin |Inga Stunzner
Dating in the Pacific has shifted from traditional paths like moving straight from meeting to marriage, to modern routes like using dating apps which can lead to meaningful connections but also expose users to risks like catfishing and financial scams.
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Mar 18, 2025 |
abc.net.au | Melissa Maykin
Pacific people are over-represented when it comes to gout, a condition surrounded by myths and shame. In this episode, those myths are firmly laid to rest as doctors working in this field show it's a genetic condition. Drinking too much beer and eating too much rich food is not the main cause and treatment is available to manage it. ABC: This is an ABC podcast. You're listening to Pacific Pulse on ABC Radio Australia. Cameron Betham: My mum's like, there's no gyata in our family.
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