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Pacific Waves for Tuesday 28 February 2017
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Kiribati sends 'strong message' by rejecting Russian proposal
4:05 PM.A Pacific academic says Kiribati has sent a 'strong message' by rejecting a Russian businessman's investment proposal, which included a demand for sovereign rights to three of its uninhabited islands.
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ADB warns Palau facing 'urgent' infrastructure challenges
4:03 PM.The Asian Development Bank says Palau is facing urgent infrastructure and environmental challenges due to its booming tourism industry. Read more Audio
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Dateline Pacific evening edition for 28 February 2017
4:00 PM.Kiribati sends 'strong message' by rejecting Russian monarchist's proposals for its islands; Palau faces 'urgent' infrastructure challenges; Tonga's Pohiva survives no-confidence vote, and; Vanuatu… Read more Audio
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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 28 February 2017
6:05 AM.Tonga's Pohiva survives no confidence vote; Vanuatu proud of "Tanna" despite it missing out at the 2017 Academy Awards; There are calls in Fiji for a parliamentary inquiry into police brutality; A… Read more Audio
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Tonga's Pohiva survives no confidence vote
6:04 AM.An attempt to topple the government of 'Akilisi Pohiva in Tonga fails. Read more Audio
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Vanuatu proud of Tanna despite missing out at Academy Awards
6:03 AM.People in Vanuatu remain very proud of the film "Tanna" despite the dissappointment of it missing out on an oscar at this year's Academy Awards. Read more Audio