Stories From The Pacific

Dec 10 2024 73 ep. 29 mins 9

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For centuries, Pacific Islanders have been sharing stories across the region, Stories from the Pacific honours that tradition, allowing the audience to hear in-depth personal stories from right across the Pacific.

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Jeshua Gideon Hope's activist spirit begins with his birth name.

Dec 10 2024 38 mins

Jeshua Gideon Hope received his new name when he was 11-years-old. He was raised in a community where introduced Evangelical beliefs encouraged Indigenous-Fijian families to "de-native" themselves as they were taught to believe that this was bring them closer to God. As an adult, Jeshua is an advocate for the de-colonising of his own culture as well as other Indigenous communities

Mara Mahoney searched for years to discover "what was wrong with her"

Dec 03 2024 30 mins

Mara Mahoney on discovering "what was wrong with her" and how knowledge is power.

Paige Mafi's talanoa on processing, living and growing through grief and loss

Nov 26 2024 32 mins

Paige Mafi permanently marks skin to "alchemise grief and shame", to capture the journeys of parenthood and to acknowledge fertility, miscarriage and loss. This practice and these journeys are reflections of her own experiences throughout her life.

Neil Nuia on finding the balance between living responsibly and passionately.

Nov 19 2024 29 mins

Neil Nuia speaks on finding the balance between living a life with responsibility while also holding passion and love for his partner, children and community who continues to strengthen, inspire and drive him.

Lilly and Jonathan tell their story in Solomon Islands sign language

Nov 12 2024 19 mins

Lilly Simon and Jonathan Bia have lived completely separate lives, until now. There are two things that connect them – one being that they published the first known children's book to be translated into three languages – Solomon Islands Sign Language, English and Pijin; and the second thing is they both belong to the deaf community in the Solomon Islands.

INTRODUCING — The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior

You probably know about the last moments of the Rainbow Warrior. But what do you know about the Greenpeace ship's last voyage before it was bombed by the French in New Zealand in 1985? Where had it come from, why was it there and what was it doing? Find out in The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior.

Jamaica Moana on 'keeping it real' and life as 'Jam'

Oct 29 2024 38 mins

Jamaica Moana's whānau encourage her to "keep it real". We gain private insight into her early performances and the people in her life that continue to ground and support her to this day.

A decade later, Uein Buranibwe re-tells his survival story of being lost at sea

Oct 15 2024 29 mins

Uein Buranibwe has always been a skilled fisherman; fishing has been part of his routine for his whole life. There is always a risk of being lost at sea, but you never think it could be you — until one day it is. Do you have a story idea for this program? You can email us on: [email protected]

Martha Mataele says "there is always hope"

Oct 08 2024 26 mins

Despite a rocky childhood and battling with depression and anxiety, Martha Mataele says "there is always hope". Do you have a story idea for this program? You can email us on: [email protected]

Lisa Fa'alafi on art imitating life and channeling the Samoan-spirit Telesa

Oct 01 2024 29 mins

Lisa Fa'alafi's decision to co-create theatre work that filled a gap has taken her on a wild ride across the globe. When reflecting on her journey, Lisa recognises that her art practice and work has and continues to imitate her life. Do you have a story idea for this program? You can email us on: [email protected]