Pacific Beat

ABC Radio Australia

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

25 Episoden

New Zealand national elections could take weeks to call
8.11.2026
50:12
Incumbent New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's National Party has the most seats in parliament at the moment but New Zealand's national elections could take weeks to call.
New Zealanders will head to the polls after a closely fought campaign
5.11.2026
45:48
The upcoming New Zealand election results will have implications across the Pacific region with military spending and visa-free entry for Pacific Islanders up for debate.
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Solomon Islands community saw no royalties for sample in 90s French hit song
4.11.2026
51:48
A 1990s French hit song sampled a lullaby from Solomon Islands' Baegu district in Northeast Malaita that has been misattributed for decades, and the community has yet to see any royalties.
Guam US midterms see Governor and House of Reps delegate both ousted
3.11.2026
55:32
US midterms in Guam have seen Republican Tony Ada elected governor, ending eight years of Democratic leadership.
Five survivors rescued after three months adrift in the Pacific Ocean
2.11.2026
51:40
Five survivors have been rescued after three months adrift in the open Pacific, a journey that claimed the lives of four others.
Transnational crime analysts warn that drug smugglers will adapt quickly to AI maritime drones in the Pacific
1.11.2026
48:01
AI bluebottle maritime drones are set to be deployed in Fiji to help stop drug smuggling, but experts warn cartels will evolve quickly to meet that challenge.
Tongan whale watcher operators accuse foreign businesses of rule breaking
29.10.2026
48:46
Local whale watching operators in Tonga are concerned the government is handing out too many licenses while foreign operators flout the rules, putting the whales and their breeding grounds at risk.
Timor-Leste vows to continue gas project despite Woodside withdrawal
28.10.2026
49:33
Timor-Leste has vowed to press ahead with its controversial 'Greater Sunrise' gas project after Woodside Energy sold its 33 per cent stake, leaving the project without an operator.
Twelve dead in PNG after armed robbery ends in gunfight with police
26.10.2026
49:18
Twelve people are dead after an armed robbery ended in a vehicle rollover and a gunfight with authorities.
6.9 magnitude earthquake followed by strong aftershocks in North Vanuatu
25.10.2026
47:23
An earthquake off Northern Vanuatu has been followed by a series of strong aftershocks throughout the weekend.

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Pacific Beat

ABC Radio Australia

25 Episoden

New Zealand national elections could take weeks to call

New Zealanders will head to the polls after a closely fought campaign

Solomon Islands community saw no royalties for sample in 90s French hit song

Guam US midterms see Governor and House of Reps delegate both ousted

Five survivors rescued after three months adrift in the Pacific Ocean

Transnational crime analysts warn that drug smugglers will adapt quickly to AI maritime drones in the Pacific

Tongan whale watcher operators accuse foreign businesses of rule breaking

Timor-Leste vows to continue gas project despite Woodside withdrawal

Twelve dead in PNG after armed robbery ends in gunfight with police

6.9 magnitude earthquake followed by strong aftershocks in North Vanuatu