Dateline Pacific for 18 June 2019

The Australian government has conceded it won't meet its target of resettling 1250 refugees held on Nauru and Manus Island; Amid a steady stream of criticism how is the Tonga govlernment doing - we speak with our correspondent Kalafi Moala; a Vanuatu journalist goes above and beyond to tell stories; an expert in Pacific development issues has been recognised by Victoria University as one of six Distinguished Alumni in their 2019 Awards.