Pacific Beat

Episod

• 
  More babies than ever born with HIV in Fiji's largest hospital 25.09.2026 45min

  HIV has been declared a national crisis in Fiji and an increasing number of mothers are passing the virus onto their babies.
• 
  Police in PNG arrest two men suspected of being involved in big Port Moresby robbery 24.09.2026 51min

  Police in Port Moresby have arrested two men believed to be involved in one of PNG's biggest robberies.  
• 
  Fiji constitutional referendum could be held before the year's end 23.09.2026 48min

  Sweeping constitutional changes could be put to a referendum in Fiji before the end of the year.
• 
  Fijian civil groups concerned constitutional review may delay elections 22.09.2026 47min

  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.
• 
  Vanuatu revokes citizenship from alleged rapist Andrew Tate 21.09.2026 43min

  Vanuatu government says it has revoked the citizenship and passport it issued to alleged rapist and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate.
• 
  Samoan Police arrest two men over gang leader shooting in Vietnam 18.09.2026 44min

  Samoan Police have charged two men with conspiracy to murder in relation to the shooting of crime figure Lorenzo Lemalu in Vietnam.
• 
  MV Matui sinking highlights need for better maritime funding, says expert 17.09.2026 46min

  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.
• 
  Little hope left for missing passengers of MV Matui ferry disaster 16.09.2026 45min

  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.
• 
  MV Matui Ferry disaster exposes deep issues in ferry safety systems 15.09.2026 43min

  The search area after MV Matui ferry disaster in Vanuatu has been extended, with some 30 passengers still missing.  
• 
  Two dead and 30 missing in Vanuatu's worst maritime disaster 14.09.2026 49min

  Authorities say up to two people are dead and 30 are still missing after an inter-island ferry sank between Santo and Ambae.
• 
  Volcanic pollution causes water shortage on Ambae Island 10.09.2026 44min

  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.
• 
  Australia face foreign interference accusation over leaked text message 09.09.2026 44min

  The Solomon Islands' Opposition has accused Australia of interfering in domestic politics, after a text message detailing treaty negotiations was leaked.
• 
  Fiji constitutional review to be handed to Cabinet this week 08.09.2026 49min

  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.
• 
  PIF leaders finish talks for communique on Chinese missile test 04.09.2026 44min

  Pacific leaders have backed a communique criticising China's recent intercontinental ballistic missile test at their most significant regional meeting.
• 
  Police investigate armed gold bullion heist in Port Moresby 03.09.2026 46min

  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.
• 
  First days of PIF dominated by tensions between external partners 02.09.2026 49min

  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.
• 
  NZ Foreign Minister sceptical about PIF leaders' absences 01.09.2026 44min

  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.
• 
  No-confidence motion pulls Solomon Islands PM from PIF meeting 31.08.2026 49min

  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.
• 
  PNG government tables Bougainville independence referendum results 28.08.2026 42min

  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.
• 
  PNG parliament to table Bougainville referendum results 27.08.2026 50min

  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.