Pacific Beat

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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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September 24 · 45 min
More babies than ever born with HIV in Fiji's largest hospital
HIV has been declared a national crisis in Fiji and an increasing number of mothers are passing the virus onto their babies.
September 23 · 51 min
Police in PNG arrest two men suspected of being involved in big Port Moresby robbery
Police in Port Moresby have arrested two men believed to be involved in one of PNG's biggest robberies.
September 22 · 48 min
Fiji constitutional referendum could be held before the year's end
Sweeping constitutional changes could be put to a referendum in Fiji before the end of the year.
September 21 · 47 min
Fijian civil groups concerned constitutional review may delay elections
Fiji's parliament is expected to receive a constitutional review report today, but some are worried that it might be used to delay the country's upcoming elections.
September 20 · 43 min
Vanuatu revokes citizenship from alleged rapist Andrew Tate
Vanuatu government says it has revoked the citizenship and passport it issued to alleged rapist and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate.
September 17 · 44 min
Samoan Police arrest two men over gang leader shooting in Vietnam
Samoan Police have charged two men with conspiracy to murder in relation to the shooting of crime figure Lorenzo Lemalu in Vietnam.
September 16 · 46 min
MV Matui sinking highlights need for better maritime funding, says expert
More than 30 people are still missing at sea from the sinking of the MV Matui in Vanuatu. Dr Peter Nuttal, a maritime expert at the Micronesian Center for Sustainable Transport, says regional powers need to prioritise their maritime aid towards upgrading ferries and purchasing seaworthy transport vessels.
September 15 · 45 min
Little hope left for missing passengers of MV Matui ferry disaster
The search is still on for 38 people still missing from Vanuatu's MV Matui Ferry Disaster but there is little hope of finding anymore survivors.
September 14 · 43 min
MV Matui Ferry disaster exposes deep issues in ferry safety systems
The search area after MV Matui ferry disaster in Vanuatu has been extended, with some 30 passengers still missing.
September 13 · 49 min
Two dead and 30 missing in Vanuatu's worst maritime disaster
Authorities say up to two people are dead and 30 are still missing after an inter-island ferry sank between Santo and Ambae.
September 9 · 44 min
Volcanic pollution causes water shortage on Ambae Island
There is a shortage of drinking water on Ambae Island in Vanuatu following increased volcanic activity, and ash fall which has polluted water sources on the island.
September 8 · 44 min
Australia face foreign interference accusation over leaked text message
The Solomon Islands' Opposition has accused Australia of interfering in domestic politics, after a text message detailing treaty negotiations was leaked.
September 7 · 49 min
Fiji constitutional review to be handed to Cabinet this week
A key report recommending changes to Fiji's constitution will be handed to Cabinet this week. Not yet public, the report has already raised questions over a Fijian Christian state and the role of chiefs in politics.
September 3 · 44 min
PIF leaders finish talks for communique on Chinese missile test
Pacific leaders have backed a communique criticising China's recent intercontinental ballistic missile test at their most significant regional meeting.
September 2 · 46 min
Police investigate armed gold bullion heist in Port Moresby
A major police investigation is underway in Papua New Guinea's capital after a group of armed men held up private security vehicles carrying gold bullion and cash.
September 1 · 49 min
First days of PIF dominated by tensions between external partners
The Pacific region has been slightly sidelined in first few days of the Pacific Islands Forum have as tensions bubble between external partners, but priorities are turning back to the region focusing on drug smuggling, international crime and climate change.
August 31 · 44 min
NZ Foreign Minister sceptical about PIF leaders' absences
Speaking from the PIF Leaders summit in Palau, New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he's sceptical about President Taneti Maamau of Kiribati's no show.
August 30 · 49 min
No-confidence motion pulls Solomon Islands PM from PIF meeting
Just hours after landing in Palau for this week's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Matthew Wale was called back due to a no-confidence motion filed against him.
August 27 · 42 min
PNG government tables Bougainville independence referendum results
Papua New Guinea’s government has tabled the results of Bougainville’s 2019 independence referendum. It's the beginning of a parliamentary process that will lead to a historic vote on whether or not independence will be officially granted.
August 26 · 50 min
PNG parliament to table Bougainville referendum results
A key milestone in Bougainville's path towards independence will be reached today when Papua New Guinea's parliament decides on whether to ratify an independence referendum.

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