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On the final episode of Politok, Host Scott Waide dives deep into the Pacific's tuna dilemma. The big question: Where have the tuna gone?
On Nesia Daily, Michael Chow and Jacob McQuire take you to Fiji for a historic chiefly installation ceremony a moment steeped in tradition and national pride.
And on Nesian Footy, Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona sit down with rugby league legend Sam Moa, reflecting on a career that's inspired a generation.
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.
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