One of the big takeaways from last week's Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' meeting was the failure of a joint statement in response to China's recent missile test in Pacific waters.

The United States is reportedly threatening to pull a two billion US dollar infrastructure project in the Micronesian state of Yap.

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First Up's Ke-Xin Li digs into the network of hospitality businesses, influencers and talent managers using viral marketing to deliver an audience to their clients.

Ukranian paramedics and ambulances are now being targeted by Russian drones, in what officials say is part of a wider pattern of attacks on Ukraine's healthcare system. Kiwi K.A.R.E is on the ground in Ukraine, providing ambulances and medical equipment. Chairman Tenby Powell tells First Up about safety and challenges during the conflict.

Susie Gardyne, lead op shop manager with Orphans Aid, tells First Up about their charity and the special shopping bus tours they run.

Europe correspondent Alex Cadier has the latest from the region.

Another young woman fights for her life in hospital while doctors' debate what they see on her scans. So how is it that different doctors can look at the same image and come to completely different conclusions?

Kiwi Anne Bulley promised herself she would go meet her Syrian colleagues in person when it was safe enough. After 13 years of waiting, she finally made it.

A wrap of the day's big stories