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Late plea to PNG govt for clarity on plastic bag ban
Businesses in Papua New Guinea have complained about a lack of clarity from the government over an imminent ban on plastic bags. Audio
Two high-profile candidates contesting former Tonga leader seat
In four weeks in Tonga, the people of Tongatapu No. 1 electorate will select a new MP. Audio
Chinese navy ship conducting training in Pacific straits
A Chinese Naval vessel is undergoing strait training around the Pacific in what could be a sign of things to come. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Monday 28 October 2019
Tonga hit by measles from NZ; governments being agressive in reponse to Pacific measles spread - UNICEF; more APEC controversy in PNG as MPs get given luxury cars; Solomon Islands AG orders Central… Audio
Measles: Tonga moves to control outbreak linked to NZ
Tonga's Public Health Chief Medical Officer says the Kingdom has declared an official outbreak of measles. Audio
Govts being aggressive in response to Pacific measles spread - UNICEF
UNICEF Pacific says while measles outbreaks in the Pacific are not yet under control, governments are being agressive in their responses to limit the virus's impact. Audio
More APEC controversy in PNG as MPs given luxury cars
The decision to gift cars imported for the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea last year to MPs is being panned by anti-corruption advocates. Audio
Solomons' AG orders Central Province to 'terminate' China deal
Solomon Islands' Attorney-General has ordered Central Province to axe a deal leasing an island to a Chinese state-linked developer. Audio
Pacific Regional Council for Early Childhood Development established
Fifteen regional countries and territories have established a new Pacific Regional Council for Early Childhood Development. Audio
Whittakers helping to revitalise Samoa's cocoa industry
New Zealand chocolate producer, Whittakers, is looking to extend its Cocoa Improvement Programme in Samoa. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Monday 21 October 2019
Samoa calls on New Zealand to step up the fight against the measles outbreak; the world's view on foreign aid has changed and that has the development community worried; Vanuatu and Cook Islands want… Audio
Samoa's control of measles dependent on action in NZ - health officials
Samoa calls on New Zealand to step up the fight against the measles outbreak. Audio
NGOs hope to turn around declining support for foreign aid
The world's view on foreign aid has changed and that has the development community worried. Audio
Vanuatu, Cook Islands urging UN to improve climate financing
Vanuatu and the Cook Islands want the UN to make it easier for vulnerable low-lying states to access climate financing. Audio
Te Maeva Nui comes to NZ for the first time
The Cook Islands' biggest cultural festival has come to New Zealand for the first time since its inception more than 50 years ago. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Monday 7 October 2019
A commission of Inquiry report into the Kiribati ferry disaster has finally been released by the government; Tonga's prime minister-designate says a spirit of cooperation and reconciliation is needed… Audio
COI report into Kiribati ferry disaster finally released
A report compiled by a Commission of Inquiry into a ferry disaster in Kiribati last year, which killed as many as 81 people, has finally been released. Audio
Tonga's PM-designate promises co-operation and reconciliation
Tonga's Prime Minister-designate, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, says he is fostering a spirit of co-operation and reconciliation to help the country move forward. Audio
It's Fijian Language Week - Macawa Ni Vosa Vakaviti - in NZ
A Fijian academic is calling for the recruitment and training of indigenous language activists to save the country's languages. Audio
Solomons' boxing group to host first international tournament
The Honiara Amateur Boxing Association in Solomon Islands will be hosting its first ever international tournament this month. Audio