Bridget Tunnicliffe
Midday Sports News for 30 December 2014
The accolades keep coming for the Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum. Audio
Extra Time End of Year
In Extra Time this week the Radio New Zealand Sport's team reviews 2014 looking back at the highlights and lowlights of the sporting year. Join Stephen Hewson, Barry Guy, Alex Coogan-Reeves, Bridget… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 December 2014
Tuna Commission under scrutiny after failing to deliver on overfishing; Transparency Solomons hails Sogavare's election; Attack on Bougainville police prompts ultimatum; Claims Australian Immigration… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 10 December 2014
Claims Australian Immigration Officers bullied detainees to end hunger strike; calls for more decision making opportunities for Pacific women; formation of united West Papua group seen as significant… Audio
Shark adventure tourism worrying Stewart Island locals
Shark cage diving is drawing tourists to the Southland Coastline but there's concern among locals that the thrill seeking activity is making sharks more aggressive. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 1 December 2014
Chinese President's visit to Pacific heavy on symbolism; Public against introduction of death penalty in Kiribati; Academic says new New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji a 'good sign'; Vanuatu… Audio
Public against introduction of death penalty in Kiribati
The head of a commission set up to consult the public on introducing the death penalty in Kiribati says the overwhelming majority are against it. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 26 November 2014
Suspension of Vanuatu opposition could ensure stability; Tongan's off to the polls tomorrow; Poverty, violence take toll on Kiribati children; French Polynesian compensation appeal met with cynicism… Audio
Head of Fiji police says he'll act against any cover up
Fiji's Police Commissioner says if he finds police personnel deliberately closed an investigation involving allegations against security personnel, he will take steps against them. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 14 November 2014
WHO says diabetes is hindering Pacific development; The chief whip in Fiji's government hopes committee impasse will be resolved soon; Solomon Islanders go to the polls next week; The first asylum… Audio
Key says TPP talks have til August to complete
The Prime Minister, John Key, is giving the countries involved in a Pacific-wide trade deal until August next year to reach agreement. Audio
Fiji opposition feels validated by concerns raised by UN
A Fiji politician says a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council has validated the concerns opposition parties have been raising for years. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 November 2014
Long time American Samoa congressman unseated; Fiji's democracy still hinged on military; RAMSI flying in more police for Solomons Elections; and Vanuatu thought to be 'much older' after a recent… Audio
70th anniversary of Polish refugee children in New Zealand
Seventy years ago, 733 Polish refugee children, traumatised by the effects of war, arrived in New Zealand. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 31 October 2014
Fiji's human rights record under scrutiny at the UN; Niue hotel to be managed by New Zealand company; Norfolk's Pitcairners fear loss of self governance; Fiji academic says Pacific Islands Forum needs… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 30 October 2014
The United Nations scrutinises Fiji's human rights record; A Fijian academic says the Pacific Islands Forum needs NZ and Australia; A new land tribunal is planned for French Polynesia; The Pacific Red… Audio
Surge in domestic violence complaints in Marshall Islands
More awareness and greater police powers appear to have fuelled a sudden increase in the number of restraining orders that have been issued against men in the Marshall Islands. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 27 October 2014
Allegations of abuse of Fiji taxpayer funds are investigated; Pacific surveillance nabs 12 fishing boats; Pacific tourism ministers consider industry's future; The Australian Govt is accused of… Audio
Claims about the health benefits of coconut oil
Claims about the health benefits of coconut oil have been scotched by the country's leading specialist in oils and fats... who says it could in fact increase the risk of heart disease. Audio
Assault victim says Fiji police only acted after media attention
A man who says he was beaten after sending texts to Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama says the police only took his complaints seriously when he went to the media. Audio