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Focusing on the Pacific region, the show features interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat. Tune in each morning and afternoon on ABC Radio Australia to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.

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Packed crowd expected for Moana's debut appearance in Tonga

Moana Pasifika's Man of the Year, Solomone Funaki, believes the crowd can lift the team over the line against the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa

Published: with Richard Ewart

Duration: 43 minutes 49 seconds

Tongan fans expected to turn out in force as Moana Pasifika bring Super Rugby to Nuku'alofa

There will be plenty of emotion when Moana Pasifika takes to the field at Teufaiva Stadium for the very first time, but it's points that are important as the side presses for a finals place. 

Published: by Richard Ewart

Duration: 11 minutes 22 seconds

Vanuatu cricketers proud of their efforts in Abu Dhabi

Results have disappointed, but skipper Selina Solman says mixing it with higher ranked teams is the only way Vanuatu cricketers can raise their game on the world stage.  

Published: by Richard Ewart

Duration: 5 minutes 19 seconds

PNG boxing president has no qualms over team's Russia trip

PNG's boxing team has been invited to compete at the World Friendship Games in Russia later this year, and union president Dr Gideon Kendino says it could open the way to the professional ranks for his best fighters. 

Published: by Richard Ewart

Duration: 6 minutes 10 seconds

First Noumea then France for Ileen Pegi?

Solomon Islands' captain Ileen Pegi believes she has the talent to use her move to Noumea as a springboard to play soccer in Europe.  

Published: by Richard Ewart

Duration: 6 minutes 12 seconds

Eels in winless Silktails' sights

Eight games in to their debut Jersey Flegg Cup season, and the Kaiviti Silktails are still winless, but they're hopeful they can topple the second bottom Eels in Lautoka.

Published: by Richard Ewart

Duration: 6 minutes 35 seconds

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