Bridget Tunnicliffe
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 11 April 2014
More than 50,000 affected in PNG by cyclone Ita; Niue gears up for this weekend's election; Relief efforts continue in Solomon Islands; The World Bank funds a disaster resilience project in Solomon… Audio
Indonesia perspective dominating HIV/AIDS response in Papua
An Australian researcher says the current response to HIV/AIDS in West Papua is being dominated by an Indonesian perspective and international models. Audio
Work finally begins on Fiji's first casino
After a number of false starts the developer behind Fiji's first casino says construction is underway. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 29 March 2014
Fiji sets date for election; Social media becomes Fiji election battleground; Dengue outbreak causing resource and financial strains; Nauru opposition says government to blame for bank quitting plans… Audio
Nauru government blamed for Bank quitting plans
The opposition in Nauru says the government is squarely to blame for the decision of an off-shore bank to downgrade its involvement in Nauru. Audio
Fiji media group says news report brought disrepute to the govt
Fiji's Media Industry Development Authority says an Australian journalist's claims have brought disrepute to the government and is suspending all collaboration with the ABC and a Pacific Media… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 26 March 2014
New rules imposed by France on communities in French Polynesia prompt ongoing strikes; Former Nauru camp volunteer releases damning book on asylum centre; Social media becomes Fiji election… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 21 March 2014
Amnesty calling for investigation into PNG police after brutal video surfaces; Fiji Constitutional Forum has confidence in Electoral Commission; Vanuatu watchdog group concerned with politicians… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 March 2014
Solomons PM supports engagement with Indonesia on West Papua; Vanuatu Church supports call for stricter penalties for baby-killing mothers; better control policies for exporting kava needed in… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 March 2014
Vanuatu Church supports call for stricter penalties for baby killing mothers; pink eye outbreak infects over 300 people in Samoa; a programme aims to improve medical access for Fiji squatter… Audio
Concern over health of American Samoa congressman
An American Samoa senator is calling for discussion on the health status of the territory's representative in the US congress. Audio
Marshalls opposition waits for explanation on UN nomination
An opposition MP says the Marshall Islands government deliberately attempted to usurp the constitution and laws of the country with its nomination to UNESCO of a Lebanese official. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 18 March 2014
Nauru opposition wants Justice Minister to go; Nurses in Vanuatu getting desperate for pay; Young Fiji women identify some key election issues, including gay rights; The Free West Papua campaign calls… Audio
Plan to set up a TV station in Bougainville to empower people
Setting up a television station on Bougainville as a medium for getting information to the people is a high priority for the regional member of Papua New Guinea's autonomous province. Audio
Land disputes in Niue could be dealt with more quickly
It's hoped the recent appointment of land commissioners in Niue will help move land disputes through court more quickly. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 14 March 2014
International award motivates Fiji politician in her election campaign; New coalition wants to encourage PNGs entrepreneurial women; Auckland Polyfest organisers ban sugary-drinks to combat diabetes… Audio
New coalition wants to encourage PNG's entrepreneurial women
A new coalition has been set up in Papua New Guinea with the aim of encouraging women in business right down to the grass roots level. Audio
