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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 president is refusing to bow to public pressure and revoke the pardons he granted to two men convicted of sexually abusing children.

A prolonged drought in Papua New Guinea's Highlands is destroying crops, drying up wells and forcing some schools to close early.

Women's groups in Vanuatu are calling on the government to reform the presidential pardoning process after men convicted of sexually abusing children received pardons.

Bird flu is at the Pacific's doorstep and scientists warn the region isn't ready.

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Recent Guests

Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister
Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Episode: Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting opens today
Vonya Vieira
Timorese reporter covering Timor-Leste scam center raids
ABC Timor-Leste
Episode: Foreigners coerced into Timor-Leste scam centres with false job offers
John Rumbuka
Deputy Director of Prosecutions in Fiji, leading the case
Fiji DPP
Episode: Fiji's top prosecutor defends immunity deals in cocaine case
Dan Leo
Former Manu Captain and Chief Executive of Pacific Rugby Players Welfare
Pacific Rugby Players Welfare
Episode: Board under pressure to step aside and allow a new body to take over rugby in Samoa
Dekla Kunka
ABC reporter
ABC News
Episode: Board under pressure to step aside and allow a new body to take over rugby in Samoa
Tekla Gunga
ABC reporter
ABC News
Episode: Board under pressure to step aside and allow a new body to take over rugby in Samoa
Popoa Aho
Tonga Broadcasting Commission news editor
TBC
Episode: Board under pressure to step aside and allow a new body to take over rugby in Samoa
Salote Sisiwha
CEO of Tonga Nepo (Tala netball team)
Tonga Nepo
Episode: Board under pressure to step aside and allow a new body to take over rugby in Samoa
Oliver Sukana
Neglected Tropical Diseases Unit Manager, Ministries of Health and Medical Services
Solomon Islands Ministry of Health
Episode: Vanuatu marks 46 years of independence

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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat_Run_Run
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great show!

    I love Aggie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    storytime1982
    Australia3 years ago
  • She is going back tomorrow and will have a good

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bison CPU
    Australia3 years ago
  • Go to get a few more things to get in

    I have to get my phone done at tttTy and I’ll call when you can go get me a few more things to get done tomorrow and then I can get

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    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
    5
    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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Fiji's top prosecutor defends immunity deals in cocaine case
Q: What makes the immunity strategy crucial in this case?
Immunity witnesses provide direct testimonies from insiders who handled or coordinated the operation, helping to connect disparate arrests to the same cocaine network and strengthening the state's ability to prosecute top leaders.
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting opens today
Q: What is Australia hoping to achieve at the foreign ministers meeting in Fiji?
Australia aims to present a stronger, more self-reliant Pacific by addressing health challenges like HIV, supporting leaders to attend the meeting, and promoting regional security through health diplomacy while highlighting strategic partnerships.
Vanuatu marks 46 years of independence
Q: What is the significance of Vanuatu's Independence Day celebrations this year?
The celebrations mark the culmination of end-of-rule transition with two former colonial powers and reflect national self-determination, identity, and renewed regional solidarity, highlighted by visits from neighboring leaders and cultural performances.
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.

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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. Vonya Vieira
3. John Rumbuka
4. Dan Leo
5. Dekla Kunka
6. Tekla Gunga
7. Popoa Aho
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