Bridget Tunnicliffe
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 February 2014
Solomon Islands launches electronic civil registration system; Bougainville just weeks away from having its own public service; NZ opposition MP says report shows bleak future for young Pasifika… Audio
Fiji landowners accuse Govt of pandering to mine developer
Fiji landowners say government officials are playing to the wishes of a mine developer and ignoring their concerns. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 11 February 2014
Alvarenga leaves Marshalls to begin his journey home; Films depicting fall-out from nuclear testing big winners at the Pacific Documentary Film Festival; A NZ MP refuses to apologise for suggesting… Audio
Extra Time for 7 February 2014
On this edition of Extra Time the pressure goes straight on the men in black to reclaim the Wellington sevens title they lost last year. The coach of the Portugal sevens side talks about the… Audio
Call for electoral body to ensure level playing field in Fiji
The leader of Fiji's Labour Party says he plans on raising a number of issues with the Electoral Commission to try and ensure the promised elections won't be a whitewash. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 3 February 2014
Bougainville leader says major benefits from Peter O'Neill visit; Tongan cyclone recovery plan approved by Cabinet; academic labels PNG's growth 'extraordinarily high'; women in Agriculture project… Audio
American Samoa tries to rid itself of mandated wage hike
The American Samoa government is preparing an alternative to US federally mandated minimum wage hikes, in the hope it can get rid of them once and for all. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 29 January 2014
Nauru Government survives vote of no confidence; Samoa government makes moves to preserve the language; New legislation in Vanuatu strengthens role of customary rights in land deals; American Samoa… Audio
Niue Government undaunted by no confidence motion
The Acting Premier of Niue says he's not worried about a motion of no confidence entered by the opposition and is confident of winning the election in April. Audio
EU committee hears West Papuan testimonies
West Papua has been described as a place marked by fear, violence, and isolation, during a hearing with an EU parliament committee. Audio
Niue opposition says four-day working week 'mickey mouse'
There is concern in Niue about the introduction of a four-day working week in the public sector and opposition MPs are trying to force the government to reconsider. Audio
Unease in Niue over four day working week for public servants
An opposition MP in Niue says public servants are not welcoming a new four-day working week which comes into force next week. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 January 2014
US$3.5 million and two months to restore Ha'apai's power; Supporters of French Polynesia's self-styled king remain defiant after his sentencing; Clerk in Solomons capital says teachers union has a… Audio
Some MSG opposition to West Papuan group membership bid
A special Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders' summit has been scheduled in the wake of a controversial trip to Indonesia last week, to address issues including West Papua. Audio
Some MSG opposition to West Papuan group membership bid
A special Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders' summit has been scheduled after last week's controversial trip to Indonesia to address issues including West Papua. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 21 January 2014
Fiji politicians ask for a fair go from media; Patu currency case due in Tahiti court; Fiji tuna industry 'beyond a crisis'; New airlines to boost American Samoa tourism industry; Visa requirements… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 January 2014
Serious concerns about rule of law in Nauru after sacking; Tonga officials look at medium and long-term needs post-cyclone; Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister is confident a corruption probe into… Audio
MSG's stance on West Papua may be wilting
It's feared that the Melanesian Spearhead Group's stance on the issue of independence for West Papua is wilting. Audio