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Dateline Pacific for Monday 30 September 2019
It's been 10 years since the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the south coast of the two Samoas and Tonga's northern most islands; Tonga's new leader promises to end the… Audio
The two Samoas, 10 years on from the tsunami
It's been 10 years since the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the south coast of the two Samoas and Tonga's northern most islands. Audio
Tonga elects new prime minister
Tonga's new leader promises to end the divisions in the country. Audio
Call for Pacific youth to be more involved in decision-making
A Pacific women's activist says the presence of young people at the United Nations Climate Action Summit indicates the need to involve youth at all levels of decision-making. Audio
Tonga's King appeals UN: Greater protection from risks to peace
King Tupou VI of Tonga makes a powerful speech to the UN. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Monday 23 September 2019
Nominations open in Tonga for the seat left vacant by the death of 'Akilisi Pohiva; there's unease at Solomon Islands' decision to swtich allegiances from Taiwan to China, while Kiribati decides it… Audio
Process to fill seat of Tonga's 'Akilisi Pohiva is underway
The Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly has announced nominations have been opened to fill the parliamentary seat made vacant by the death of 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Unease in Solomon Islands over Taiwan switch
There's unease in Solomon Islands after the government triggered the severing of diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China. Audio
Sols foreign committee chair says China switch 'regrettable'
A Solomon Islands opposition MP says his country's hasty decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China is regrettable. Audio
Pacific leaders meet with head of UN
Pacific leaders met with the United Nations' Secretary General in New York on Saturday as a prequel to the Climate Action Summit this week. Audio
Clerk of Cooks parliament in NZ
The Clerk of the Cook Islands Parliament was in New Zealand recently as part of the Tai a Kiwa initiative and took the opportunity to reflect on the state of the house in Rarotonga. Audio
9am World and Pacific Regional News for 21 September 2019
The latest world and Pacific regional news. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Monday 16 September 2019
The administrator on Norfolk Island has dismissed claims by the Chamber of Commerce that the island is at risk of becoming a failed state; medical specialists have been told about the work of gut… Audio
Australia's man in Norfolk says the economy is resilient
The administrator on Norfolk Island has dismissed claims by the Chamber of Commerce that the island is at risk of becoming a failed state. Audio
Web of Pacific doctors advance gut health in region
Medical specialists in Adelaide have been told about the work of gut doctors providing free consultations and education in the Pacific via instant messaging and telemedicine. Audio
Economic empowerment to counter domestic violence in Fiji
Fiji's government says empowering women economically can help them escape abusive relationships. Audio
NZ expands regional parliamentary support to Pacific
New Zealand's Parliament is expanding its support to its counterparts in the Pacific with a new programme, Tai a Kiwa. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 26 August 2019
The World Health Organisation says 2019 so far has been a bad year for dengue fever in the whole Pacific Region; Taiwan's Foreign Minister says his country's ties with Solomon Islands are strong, as… Audio
Election turns Nauru parliament on its head
Nauru's election on Saturdary has seen half of the previous parliament dumped, including the president for the past six years, Baron Waqa. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 26 August 2019
The World Health Organisation says 2019 so far has been a bad year for dengue fever in the whole Pacific Region; Taiwan's Foreign Minister says his country's ties with Solomon Islands are strong, as… Audio