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Fishing venture proposed for northern Cooks
A Cook Islands company says its proposal to build a fishing hub on Penrhyn will be endorsed by the atoll's residents.
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Concerns for children in Fiji as slow recovery continues
Audio 10 Mar 2016There are concern in Fiji for the plight of children as the country slowly comes to grips with the damage caused by Cyclone Winston. Audio
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Cooks gets initial grant from Green Climate Fund
The Pacific Islands Forum has congratulated the Cook Islands for becoming the first member to get a readiness support grant from the Green Climate Fund.
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Cooks Penrhyn opposed to fishing hub
Reports from the Cook Islands say Penryhn islanders are opposed to sea bed mining, purse-seining and making the island a fishing hub and a base for the police patrol boat.
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Cook Islands marine environment policy finally done
After a year of discussion, the Cook Islands Marae Moana Oceans Policy is finally with the prime minister who will present it to Cabinet.
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Fiji cruise company taking basic supplies with tourists to Lau
A Fiji-based cruise company says it is forging ahead with its 11-day cruise to the remote Lau island group, which was heavily damaged by Cyclone Winston.
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Mental health policy launched in Cook Islands
In an effort to address issues of concern, the Ministry of Health launched the Cook Islands Mental Health Policy and Cook Islands Road Safety Strategy over the weekend.
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PNG could see US$80m benefits from seabed mining
Audio 7 Mar 2016A new report says seabed mining could see Papua New Guinea reap economic benefits of 80 million US dollars over two years. Audio
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1/3 of Cook Islands adults said to have an NCD
In the Cook Islands a third of all adults has a non-communicable disease and health authorities are this week trying to make people aware of the threat.
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PNG could see US$80m benefits from seabed mining
A new report says seabed mining could see Papua New Guinea reap economic benefits of US$80 million over two years.
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Ranginui Walker lying in state at Orākei marae
More than 1500 visitors gathered in Auckland to remember the noted Māori academic Ranginui Walker on the first day of his tangihanga. Video, Audio
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Dateline Pacific evening edition for 2 March 2016
Audio 2 Mar 2016Fiji Methodists providings churches as temporary schools; American Samoa Democrats in support of Hillary Clinton; Economist supports PNG opposition call for loans; A Major Kiribati road upgrade is… Audio
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Ocean Swimming - Dive In
New Zealand's tradition of ocean swimming, starting in pre-European times, is still continued today, whether it's just individuals going for a paddle - or hundreds of people crossing a harbour. Video, Audio
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DHBs look to increase Maori and Pacific workforce
Three Auckland district health boards and the Health Ministry are digging deep to boost Maori and Pacific representation in the health workforce.
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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 2 March 2016
Audio 2 Mar 2016Aid agencies in Fiji say children will need help recovering from the mental effects of Cyclone Winston; Fiji's Prime Minister says Winston has drained the economy; There are concerns an island in the… Audio
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Concerns northern Cook Islands to be turned into fishing hub
Audio 2 Mar 2016A former Cook Islands MP says the government is planning to turn Penrhyn Island in the country's north into a giant hub for fishing boats in the region. Audio
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Tradewinds for 1 March 2016
Audio 1 Mar 2016Call for urgent funding to help Fiji's sugar industry; Seasonal labour from the Pacific boosts New Zealand agriculture; Claims a new fishing base will be set up in the north of the Cook Islands. Audio
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Communications still down in parts of Fiji
A major communication tower for Fiji's remote Lau island group was completely crumpled by Cyclone Winston.
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New book notes Australia's neglected understanding of PNG
A new book by Australian author Sean Dorney laments that knowledge of Papua New Guinea is seriously lacking in his country despite being the two neighbouring countries having a former colonial… Audio
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Benefits to Pacific seabed mining investigated
A new report says sea bed mining in the Pacific would significantly benefit Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands.
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Claims northern Cooks' island to be fishing hub
A former Cook Islands MP says the government is planning to turn Penrhyn Island in the country's north into a giant hub for fishing boats in the region.
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Tagata o te Moana for 27 February 2016
Audio 27 Feb 2016The grim news from Fiji after the cyclone disaster continues; Sir Peter Keniloria, Solomon Islands founding father, dies; Amnesty report highlights NZ privacy breaches in Pacific; Questions over… Audio
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Anti-nuclear Nobel nomination 'exciting'
A New Zealander working on a lawsuit to hold nuclear powers to account is excited about the team's nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Fiji's Methodist Church sets out cyclone relief plan
Audio 26 Feb 2016Fiji's Methodist Church says there's still an immediate need for clothing, cooking equipment and bedding for those affected by Cyclone Winston. Audio
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Calls to continue fishing ban around Rena
A Motiti Island hapu wants the public to support a two-year extension of the fishing exclusion zone around the Rena wreck on the Astrolabe Reef.
