Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 March 2018

PNA member nations sign new commitment; A new group in Norfolk Island is making the case that Australia taking direct control of the island has precipitated an economic and social crisis; A renowned Pacific academic says countries in the region need to rethink their tertiary education strategies; Cyclone Hola hits Vanuatu and heads for New Caledonia; Thousands in need in PNG's quake-affected Highlands, and; Pacific off the pace on UN target for women's participation in decision making.