Bridget Tunnicliffe
Erratic food distribution to desperate PNGers
An NGO that's been working in drought affected Papua New Guinea, says the government's system of distributing food relief is erratic. Audio
Fiji PM not flinching on Fiji flag
While New Zealanders get the chance to vote on whether to change the flag, in Fiji the decision about its new flag will be decided by the government. Audio
Fiji PM not flinching on Fiji flag
The Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama wants a new flag by July this year and it seems he'll get it. Audio
Fears in Fiji that next police boss will be military man
It's feared that a military man could be rubber stamped as the next police commissioner in Fiji. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 4 February 2016
Tonga declares Zika epidemic amid 265 suspected cases; Vanuatu government lobbying fluid despite pact signing; Pressure on Australian government to allow asylum seekers to stay; Suspension of Fiji… Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 February 2016
Hesson confirmed this morning that paceman Mitchell McClenaghan has recovered enough from his fractured eye socket to come into selection contention. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 29 January 2016
Villagers starve as PNG drought relief stalls; An NGO says women in Papua New Guinea are being ignored and marginalised; Transparency Vanuatu raises election bribery concerns; A leading Vanuatu MP… Audio
Plight of women in PNG 'horrific' says NGO
A Human Rights Watch spokesperson says women in Papua New Guinea are being ignored and marginalised, and the government isn't doing anything about it. Audio
Motive behind PNG PMs Bougainville portfolio questioned
The leader of the opposition in Papua New Guinea says that the prime minister's move to assign himself to the Bougainville Affairs portfolio is questionable. Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 December 2015
The New Zealand Cricket captain Brendon McCullum will this afternoon announce his retirement from international cricket. Audio
New focus on Marshall's nuclear testing legacy
A new organisation just launched in Majuro hopes to help young Marshall Islanders better understand the legacy of American nuclear weapons testing in the country. Audio
Pacific could be attractive for international call centres
A new report suggests the Pacific could start competing with countries like India and the Philippines in attracting international call centre operations. Audio
The black sticks win silver at the world league tournament
The New Zealand women's hockey team has fallen just short of a gold medal at the World League tournament. Audio
Fiji chief warns of mining impacts
A Fiji chief says she prays daily that the Nawailevu Mining Project is never repeated in any part of Fiji. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 11 December 2015
A Fiji lawyer is applauded for speaking out; Young and old are divided over Pacific climate migration; A new vaccine against dengue fever is approved; Fiji is to host a regional youth diabetes forum… Audio
Fiji lawyer applauded for speaking out
The New Zealand Law Society is concerned about the credibility of an investigation into the alleged intimidation of a Fijian lawyer by security forces because the head of police is a former military… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 10 December 2015
An NGO says there are positive steps towards human rights in Fiji; Villagers are still crossing the PNG/Indonesian border despite abuses; Atoll dwellers could be trapped on sinking islands; Pacific… Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 December 2015
The New Zealand women's hockey team has been beaten 4-1 by the Netherland's in their second pool match at the World League Finals in Argentina. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 November 2015
The New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum is offering no excuses for his side's loss in the third Test against Australia. Audio
Support for French territories' quest for Forum membership
A Pacific academic says timely comments from the French president have given the bids of New Caledonia and French Polynesia to become full members of the Pacific Islands Forum a boost. Audio