Radio Australia - Pacific Beat
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Stories
New Zealand super fund withdraws from Freeport-McMoRan mine
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has announced it will no longer invest in the controversial Freeport-McMoRan mine in Papua because it breaches the fund's human rights standards.
Sea Shepherd not convinced Japan is ending its whaling
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says it plans to use "drones", similar to that used by military forces, to stop Japan's whaling fleet.
Australia's PM addresses the UN General Assembly
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has given her address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, addressing the conflict in Syria, and the nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran.
UN Secretary general chairs a meeting with Pacific leaders
With leaders from around the Pacific region attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Secretay General Ban Ki Moon took time to chair a meeting with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders.
Plastic pollution found in oceans world wide
It's well known that the the Pacific Ocean is polluted with large amounts of man made plastics, but European researchers have found what they call, a disturbing amount of plastic pollution in seas around the world.
New Zealand's great white sharks range the Pacific
Great White sharks are the largest predatory fish on our oceans and have a fearsome reputation as man eaters, but they are a threatened species.
Gillard highlights Pacific work at UN
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has spoken at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, to further Australia's bid for a seat on the UN Security Council.
Global institutions have failed on climate change: Nauru
The President of Nauru has told the United Nations General Assembly that the organisation is awash in unfulfilled promises.
Inadequate mental health services for Nauru
Another 24 asylum seekers have been transferred to Nauru's offshore processing detention centre in recent days - but there are warnings that the facilities aren't equipped to deal with mental health problems.
Hotline to tackle domestic abuse in Solomon Islands
A toll free 24-hour telephone hot line service has been set up for victims of violence in Honiara Solomon Islands.
Possible ceasefire in Japanese whaling wars
There are reports in Japan that a ceasefire may be called in the annual whale wars in the Southern Ocean between Japan and militant environmentalists.
WHO seeks elimination of 7 tropical diseases in the Western Pacific Region
The World Health Organisation has developed a plan of action that will help the 37 countries in the Western Pacific Region eliminate seven neglected tropical diseases to the pages of history.
National 'drop, cover and hold' drill for New Zealand
New Zealand has conducted a national earthquake drill.
American Samoa prepares for national census
American Samoa is preparing the groundwork ahead of the economic census next month - the third of its kind for the island territory.
"Frock-gate" stirs anger in Solomons
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tried their best to please their Solomons Islands hosts on their visit there last week - but they've left behind a major row over what they wore to an island feast.
Grand Final pressure all part of the job for umpires
Saturday is a big day for the players and supporters of both the Sydney Swans and for Hawthorn but it's not just the players suffering a case of Grand Final nerves this week.
Australians opt for pace against India
The T-20 World Cup is underway in Sri Lanka and continues through until October 7th.
Silver lining for Young Football Ferns
The Young Football Ferns have lost their second match 0-3 to Japan at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Azerbaijan.
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