Bridget Tunnicliffe
Fiji's Namosi mine backers still working through issues
The director of Fiji's Mineral Resources Department, Malakai Finau, says good progress is being made on the proposed copper and gold-mine near Suva despite some ongoing issues between landowners and… Audio
Interim Protection Orders on rise in Bougainville
The chairperson of the North Bougainville Human Rights Committee isn't surprised that more Interim Protection Orders are being issued in Buka. Audio
Dateline Pacific Morning Edition for Mon 13 May
Decision on West Papuan MSG membership bid approaches; work underway on Fiji's crumbling roads; Vanuatu plans to increase bio-mass energy production; American Samoa and Samoa notice harder drugs… Audio
Fears lawlessness in LNG project area in PNG could escalate
A former Police Commissioner in Papua New Guinea is warning that a growing lawlessness in the area around the LNG project in the Hela province could get out of hand, if the government doesn't… Audio
Fears lawlessness in LNG project area in PNG could escalate
A former Police Commissioner in Papua New Guinea is warning that a growing lawlessness in the area around the LNG project in the Hela province could get out of hand, if the government doesn't… Audio
Death penalty not seen as answer in PNG
The Papua New Guinea government's plan to use the death penalty to deter violent crimes against women is being met with skepticism. Audio
Teams to assess drought conditions in Marshall Islands
Assessment teams in Marshall Islands are being sent to remote outer islands, in the wake of the drought emergency that's been declared by the government. Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 April 2013
Manchester United have reclaimed their Premier League crown as Robin van Persie's hat-trick inspired a 3-nil win over Aston Villa that gave them an unassailable 16-point lead over Manchester City and… Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 April 2013
The Kangaroos coach downplays Benji Marshall's absence. Audio
Midday Sports News for 18 April 2013
Manchester United twice came from behind to draw 2-all at West Ham United and move a step closer to their 20th English football league title. Audio
Midday Sports News for 8 April 2013
The Blues have suffered a blow to their Super Rugby campaign with experienced All Black prop Charlie Faumuina ruled out for the rest of the season. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 March 2013
The Breakers hope to break playoff hoodoo in bid for third straight basketball title. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 28 March 2014
Nauru opposition says government to blame for bank quitting plans; an NGO in Fiji says it's unclear whether a planned media monitoring unit will work in practice; a dengue outbreak puts a strain on… Audio
Nauru opposition says govt to blame 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