Latest news with #PacificVoices
ABC News
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Mele Hufanga: Unstoppable in League and Life
This week on Radio Australia, we're turning up the volume on Pacific voices. From music and sport to politics and the arts, we're bringing you the stories that matter. On Stories From the Pacific, host Wendy Mocki speaks with Elvina Poki Ogil about what it means to grow up in two worlds. Over on Nesian Footy, hosts Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona catch up with Mele Hufanga captain of Tonga in rugby union, New Zealand in rugby league, and a proud product of her upbringing. And on Nesia Daily, hosts Michael Chow and Jacob McQuire sit down with influential Samoan Chief Tuatagaloa Joe Annandale for a conversation about his childhood, hosting the King of England at his resort during a royal visit and teaching ukulele to kids in the village. Relax into your Sunday morning with two hours of the best stories from across the Pacific. Host, Kuntamari Crofts will take you on a Pacific Sundays journey, bringing you stories that will inspire, entertain and inform you.
ABC News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Aftershocks: The Trump Era
This week on Radio Australia we're turning up the volume on Pacific voices from the Palau Mini Games! From music and sport to politics and the arts, we're bringing you the stories that matter across the region. On Politok: Host Scott Waide dives deep with scientists and climate activists to unpack the ripple effects of Trump-era policies and what they mean for the Pacific's future. On Nesia Daily: Hosts Michael and Jacob bring you exclusive, on-the-ground reporting from Sam Wykes at the Palau Mini Games capturing the energy, the athletes, and the community spirit. On Pacific Soul: Host Melissa Maykin sits down with a Hawaiian feather artist to explore the cultural significance and beauty of her craft Relax into your Sunday morning with two hours of the best stories from across the Pacific. Host, Kuntamari Crofts, will take you on a Pacific Sundays journey, bringing you stories that will inspire, entertain and inform you.
ABC News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Tourism vs Tradition: What's at Stake in the Cook Islands
This week on Radio Australia, we're turning up the volume on Pacific voices. From music and sport to politics and the arts we're bringing you the stories that matter across the region. On Pacific Soul: Rugby league great Mal Meninga shares his journey of rediscovery uncovering his Australian South Sea Islander roots and reconnecting with family in Vanuatu. On Nesian Footy: It's been a breakout year for Savelio Tamale. With dreams of representing Tonga and a meteoric rise in the NRL, 2025 is shaping up to be his moment. And on Politok: Host Scott Waide heads to the Cook Islands, where a tourism boom is raising big questions; can growth and cultural preservation go hand in hand? Relax into your Sunday morning with two hours of the best stories from across the Pacific. Host, Kuntamari Crofts will take you on a Pacific Sundays journey, bringing you stories that will inspire, entertain and inform you.
ABC News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Sheridan Graham-Tupaea: Championing Pasifika Women in Rugby Commentary
This week on Radio Australia—we're turning up the volume on Pacific voices. From music and sport to politics and the arts, we're bringing you the stories that matter. On Politok, Scott Waide unpacks the story of Lynda Tabuya a private video meant for her husband ends up online. What does her case tell us about cyber intimidation in the Pacific? Over on Nesian Footy, Sheridan Graham-Tupaea shares her pride in a new course for aspiring sports journalists run by Oceania Rugby and the ABC. It's a game-changer for Pacific storytelling. And on Nesia Daily, Michael Chow and Jacob McQuire welcome a special guest to help launch this year's Pacific Break music competition live from Samoa. Relax into your Sunday morning with two hours of the best stories from across the Pacific. Host, Kuntamari Crofts will take you on a Pacific Sundays journey, bringing you stories that will inspire, entertain and inform you.
ABC News
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
PNG's Cyber Laws: Safeguard or Censorship?
This week on Radio Australia, we're turning up the volume on Pacific voices—through music, the arts, sport, and politics. On Politok, Scott Waide takes a hard look at PNG's Cyber Crime Act. The arrest of activist Eddie Tanago has sparked a national debate: are these laws protecting citizens—or silencing dissent? On Nesia Daily, Michael Chow and Jacob McQuire serve up footy and food with former Kumul star James Segeyaro in a fresh episode of Mean Feeds. And on Stories from the Pacific, Wendy Mocke sits down with Tajhon Mailata to talk resilience, leadership, and bouncing back from life's toughest hits. Relax into your Sunday morning with two hours of the best stories from across the Pacific. Host, Kuntamari Crofts, will take you on a Pacific Sundays journey, bringing you stories that will inspire, entertain and inform you.
