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Pacific Update: Island nations tighten coronavirus controls, the bond between Aussie and Fijian soldiers, and the 400kg blue marlin

By Barbara Dreaver, Pacific Correspondent
March 4, 2020

1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver presents news from around the Pacific, and this week’s funny social media videos.

In this week’s edition of Pacific Update, 1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver looks at increased controls in the region to combat coronavirus.

She also takes a look at the bond between Australian and Fijian soldiers, and the fake Tahitian prince who was deported to New Zealand.

Also, the tale of the 400kg blue marlin, and the best videos from social media.

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