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Focusing on the Pacific region, the program brings you interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat.

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Vanuatu's House of Chiefs has apologised after a public backlash over its call to revoke the appointment of Dr Anna Naupa as the new Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.

The bodies of two women have been recovered from the sinking of a boat off of East New Britain over the weekend. Twenty-five others remain missing at sea.

Twenty people, mostly children, remain missing at sea, four days after two boats sank in rough seas off East New Britain.

PNG's opposition leader says the government's decision to close Taiwan's trade office was likely not a geopolitical decision but a financial one. Also, There are signs the Catholic Church is being increasingly targeted by separatist groups in Indones... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Fefea
Utah State Representative and Republican nominee for Utah State Senate
Utah politics
Episode: Two bodies recovered as search continues for missing boat passengers off East New Britain
Sunil Kumar
Head coach, Baby Buller Boys, Fiji's under-16 soccer team
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Episode: Two bodies recovered as search continues for missing boat passengers off East New Britain
Dr. Andrew Sorma
Solomon Islands' first and only oncologist
National Referral Hospital, Solomon Islands
Episode: Two bodies recovered as search continues for missing boat passengers off East New Britain
Angelica Tolono
Co-lead researcher from the University of Sydney on youth mental health study
University of Sydney
Episode: Twenty-seven remain missing at sea
Neil Newey
Co-founder and Creative Director of Dreamcast Theatre
Dreamcast Theatre
Episode: 350 arrests in Timor-Leste scam center crackdown
David Seale
Professor
University of Southampton / study contributor on Polynesian migrations
Episode: 350 arrests in Timor-Leste scam center crackdown
Thomas McGlunagh
Reporter from Marianas Press
Marianas Press
Episode: PNG Police pursue group who tortured elderly women
Vanya Viera
Timor-Leste reporter
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Episode: Timor-Leste police arrest 90 foreign nationals in scam center crackdown
Lautile Schmidt-Guin
CEO, Founder of the VA'A Collective, AI language preservation advocate
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Episode: Australia's foreign minister says China missile test proves need for a regional security agreement.

Hosts

Richard Ewart
Host featured across multiple Pacific Beat iterations.
Kyle Evans
Co-host mentioned during the program; multiple entries indicate a central role.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Brilliant presenter

    Love this show, so insightful!

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    Cat_Run_Run
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great show!

    I love Aggie!

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    storytime1982
    Australia3 years ago
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    Do we need anything for the kids and we can get a few more things to get back together for a little while back to get back together and get back to work together for yyytyttt

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    Apple Podcasts
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    her bad
    Australia3 years ago
  • Thank you

    We appreciate what your doing...thank you for keeping us informed...thank you very much and keep this going please

    Apple Podcasts
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    Micronesians
    United States16 years ago

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Positive remarks about timely updates and credible context on Pacific affairs.
Listeners praise clear, insightful regional coverage and strong host presence.
Some feedback notes high engagement but requests for more on-the-ground voices.
Fans enjoy varied guest lineups and the mix of news and analysis.

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Former Kiribati president condemns PRC's ballistic missile test
Q: What was your reaction to the missile test and what does it mean for Kiribati and the wider Pacific?
Tong expresses that the test sends a clear message about power dynamics and regional security, questions the necessity of demonstrating capability, and advocates for peaceful regional cooperation and a collective security approach to avoid undermining sovereignty and regional stability.
Timor-Leste police arrest 90 foreign nationals in scam center crackdown
Q: Vanya, can you walk us through how the raids unfolded and what authorities are alleging?
The operations were highly coordinated, targeting private residences and hotels, using sophisticated call-center setups with hundreds of foreign nationals, and authorities allege a transnational criminal network involved in various fraud schemes.
New Caledonians await results of provincial elections
Q: What can we expect from the signing today?
Expect a fairly bare-bones visit with the leaders signing the Nakamal Agreement, followed by a detailed explanation of what has been agreed and what it means for future Pacific security arrangements, including the possible next steps and any tweaks to the final text.
Over 300 gather in Suva for Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue
Q: What is at stake with the opening of the US protected marine areas to commercial fishing?
Environmental advocates argue it endangers ecosystems, increases bycatch and habitat disturbance, and undermines long‑term ecological resilience, especially in culturally significant Pacific waters.
Tonga Electoral questioned over non-use of $1.5 million dollar software
Q: From the paper you wrote, what should people understand about serving the collective?
Money is a relational resource that enables the collective's well-being and long-term community growth; financial literacy should be culturally framed to reflect Pacific obligations and the finite nature of playing careers.

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What is Pacific Beat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on Pacific region news, governance, security, development, and culture, mixing on-the-ground reporting with expert analysis. Episodes frequently cover Solomon Islands politics, Fiji security dynamics, PNG policy and sports governance, climate-related migration, and regional diplomacy, often weaving in NGO and academic perspectives alongside political commentary. Listeners can expect a steady stream of timely regional updates, insightful interviews with ministers, journalists, and subject-matter experts, and a pulse on how regional developments affect communities across the Pacific. A notable strength is the blend of politics, policy, and human-interest stories, plus sport and cultural angles that broaden appeal for professi... more

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2. Sunil Kumar
3. Dr. Andrew Sorma
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5. Neil Newey
6. David Seale
7. Thomas McGlunagh
8. Vanya Viera

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