Le Talanoa Therapy podcast was born from a deep desire to enrich and uplift our community, especially during the challenging lockdown period in Auckland. Guided by the vision of our founder Queen Shirl’e, we have created a space where guests can share their stories, experiences, and insights in a safe and supportive environment. Through talanoa, the Samoan word for conversation, Shirl'e uses her expertise in mentoring, coaching, and positive psychology to empower our guests and inspire our l ...
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Focusing on the Pacific region, the program brings you interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat.
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A dynamic and often provocative account of New Zealand's relationship with the Pacific.
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The podcast that shares research and ideas related to the research project 'Writing the New World: Indigenous texts 1900-1975' - led by Alice Te Punga Somerville and supported by the Marsden Fund. The podcast is co-produced and hosted by Wanda Ieremia-Allan. Sixteen Indigenous researchers have worked with Alice on this journey of connecting with the massive, multilingual and rich legacy of writing in the Pacific region. This podcast celebrates what can happen when we connect across generatio ...
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All Pacific states except Niue and Palau, have been targeted by US tariff increases
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51:27The fallout from Donald Trump's new reciprocal tariffs is still being felt across the world including in the Pacific, where all Pacific Island nations have been impacted except Niue and Palau. It's caught many by surprise, and has prompted public criticism including from Fiji's Government.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Probable US aid cuts, may limit vaccination serivces in Pacific
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6:56Gavi - a multilateral agency that delivers critical vaccine programs to the Pacific - will lose two-and-half billion worth of grants over the next five years as a result of aid cost cutting measures implemented by the US.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Resurgent Moana Pasifika record two wins in a row
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6:11Moana Pasifika have found a winning stride in the super rugby competition, recording a decisive victory over the Waratahs 45 - 28. It's marks the first time in the franchise's history to record a consecutive victory.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pacific Island countries brace for uncertain impacts of new US tariffs
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22:18A decision by the United States government to increase tariffs on imports from 90 countries is set to take effect this Wednesday 9 April.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Fiji refutes claim of 63% tariff on US imports
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3:36Fiji's Government has refuted the Trump administration's claim it imposes a 63% tariff on US imports, saying they average less than 2% instead.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Three undefeated clubs will take the field for the third day of the OFC Champions League tournament in Honiara.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Fiji slams US tariffs as 'unfair and disproportionate'
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47:06US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs against 185 countries with Pacific nations Fiji, Vanuatu and Nauru among the hardest hit.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Scientist map out undersea volcanoes in the Cook Islands
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11:58Scientists have mapped out two undersea volcanoes in Cook Islands waters.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Many Pacific nations are struggling to pay off debts
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5:40Debt levels in many Pacific countries and their ability to pay them down continue to be a major concern.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ten members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Transport Wing have participated in one of Australia's biggest air shows.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Grandson of Peter To Rot humbled by sainthood announcement
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5:28One of the grandsons of soon-to-be first Catholic saint Peter To Rot says he'd like to see his grandfather become the patron saint of matrimony.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Major construction company in PNG closes down
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3:44One of Papua New Guinea's most reputable construction firms, Fletcher Morobe, is exiting the country after 70 years of nation-building projects.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Many Pacific nations are struggling to payoff debts
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44:20Debt levels in many Pacific countries and their ability to pay them down. continues to be a major concern. Some have borrowed heavily over the last decade to build infrastructure like bridges and roads and repayments are now due.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Melanesian Spear Head Group Headquarters in Port Vila was badly damaged by the recent 7.3 magnitude earthquake and plans to rebuild are now underway.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Newly established body seeks to preserve traditional Pacific Islands sport
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6:29The International Federation of Ancestral Sports will unite five island nations — Rapa Nui, Hawai'i, New Zealand, French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands — to promote and preserve traditional Polynesian sports.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Pope Francis initiated process to give Peter ToRot sainthood, says priest
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6:08Peter ToRot, who hails from New Britain, passed away in 1945 after being executed by Japanese soldiers during World War II. His canonisation is expected to take place soon.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Solomon Islands government sets national security framework
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5:49Solomon Islands has launched a new National Security Strategy in an effort to build a safer and prosperous future.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Papua Guinea court convicts man who instigated killing of woman accused of sorcery
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46:36In Papua New Guinea, a historic court ruling has seen a man jailed for five years for a sorcery accusation, that led to the killing of a 39-year-old woman.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Power disrupted Samoan businesses requested state of emergency
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5:08Samoa's government has declared a 30 day state of emergency as the main island of Upolu struggles with a severe power crisis. The Government says new generators are on the way to resolve the problem. It comes after weeks of power rationing which has seen some areas of the country go an entire day without any electricity.…
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Papua New Guinea court convicts man who instigated killing of woman accused of sorcery
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5:57In Papua New Guinea, a historic court ruling has seen a man jailed for five years for a sorcery accusation that led to the killing of a 39-year-old woman.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Papua New Guinea's Peter ToRot to be canonised as first Melanesian saint
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17:08Pope Francis has passed a decree clearing the way for Papua New Guinea to get its first saint. The late Peter ToRot from East New Britain is to be canonised, making him the first Melanesian saint.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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One country in the Pacific which saw a noticeable increase in Australian foreign allocations in the federal budget was Tonga. The Kingdom will receive $69.7 million, up from $44.9 million last year.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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HIV infections in the Pacific are on the rise, fueled by global aid cuts
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6:08Last month the Trump administration announced it intended to cut ninety per cent of the U.S. Agency for International Development's foreign aid contracts, and sixty billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world, - over the weekend it was announced nearly all remaining jobs would be cut and the agency would be shut.…
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PNG Supreme Court orders parliament to recall debate on motion of no-confidence
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8:57Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has ordered parliament to be recalled to deal with a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister James Marape.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Papua New Guinean NRL legend Justin Olam has retired from the NRL. The Melbourne Storm made the announcement in a video statement in which he cited a leg injuries behind his decision.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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