Don Wiseman
Tagata o te Moana for 24 May 2025
Talofa lava! On Tagata o te Moana this week no solution yet to New Caledonia's political impasse, polio is again on the rise in Papua New Guinea, the New Zealand Budget delivers substantial cuts to… Audio
Experts weigh in on threats posed by ciguatera poisoning
This week experts from around the Pacific have been at the Cawthron Institute to discuss the threat posed by ciguatera poisoning. Audio
The fight goes on to save PNG's vital tropical forests
New Guinea Island is home to one of the world's most important remaing stands of tropical rainforest. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 17 May 2025
On Tagata o te moana this week:Reports of some of the worst violence in 60 years in West Papua; Will former Fiji prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, be allowed to stand in the next election? An… Audio
PNG media council accusses PM of media suppression
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea has called on Prime Minister James Marape to stop Telikom PNG silencing and suppressing media personnel. Audio
Fiji garment makers reject union claims
Garment makers say Fijii union claims are wrong. Audio
Operator advocates for Bougainville tourism sector
Whilst the Autonomous Bougainville Government's main economic focus is on reviving mining a tourism operator is advocating for more emphasis on attracting visitors to the region. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 10 May 2025
Is Samoa closer to an election? An ex-pat judge in Kiribati gets another shot in court, why is Australia planning to recruit soldiers in PNG, New Zealand police involvement in curtailing drug… Audio
Improving work conditions for Fijian garment workers
A New Zealand civil society group aiming to improve the lot of workers around the Pacific and Asia, has this week welcomed a Fiji union official to Wellington to discuss the plight of garment industry… Audio
Transparency says PNG Govt must tackle corruption
In the wake of his resounding defeat of a vote of no confidence last month Transparency International Papua New Guinea is calling on Prime Minister, James Marape, to take action over corruption. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 3 May 2025
Talofa lava! This week on Tagata o te Moana: There are calls in Tonga for a rethink of the Sabbath Observance Laws; Tinian Island, in the Northern Marianas, was a pivotal site for US Forces in WW2 and… Audio
Calls in Tonga to rethink observance laws
Concern is mounting in Tonga at the Sabbath Observance Laws which ban many activities on Sundays. Audio
Carving a future for Bougainville
Bougainville wood carver Joe Dutuona spent April in New Zealand, learning a little of this country and introducing local artists to Bougainvillean culture. Audio
