Don Wiseman
Economist says PNG relying on corrupted statistics
An economist says the Papua New Guinea government is continuing to produce and rely on corrupted statistics. Audio
The battle to save the forests of the Solomons' Nende
In one of the remotest parts of Solomon Islands landowners and environmental activists are struggling to stop what they say is illegal logging by a Malaysia based company. Audio
The battle to save the forests of the Solomons' Nende
In one of the remotest parts of Solomon Islands landowners and environmental activists are struggling to stop what they say is illegal logging by a Malaysia based company. Audio
Fiji businesses look for ways to improve child care
The lack of quality, affordable and reliable childcare services in Fiji costs employers more than 12 work days per employee every year. Audio
More work needed on Bougainville vote options - academic
An Australian political scientist with a long involvement with Papua New Guinea says more work is needed to develop the two options for the Bougainville referendum. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 29 May 2019
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has formally resigned, following mass defections from his government in the past month, paving the way for a parliamentary vote for a new prime… Audio
Peter O'Neill resigns as PNG PM
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has formally resigned, following mass defections from his government in the past month, paving the way for a parliamentary vote for a new prime… Audio
Tonga govt says public misunderstands planned reforms
The Tonga Government says the public has misunderstood its intent with six pieces of legislation that have undergone public consultations over the past month. Audio
Was a recent PNG summit another attempt to grab customary land?
Two international NGOs believe a recent Land Summit in Papua New Guinea was a dangerous attack on the country's unique customary land tenure system. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 24 May 2019
A raft of controversial bills that the Tonga government had wanted to push through under urgency are now set to return to parliament for further consideration from next week; around three hundred… Audio
Controversial Tonga bills back before parliament next week
A raft of controversial bills that the Tonga government had wanted to push through under urgency are now set to return to parliament for further consideration from next week. Audio
Time tight for Bougainville referendum preparation
Bougainville's chief referendum officer, Mauricio Claudio, says there are significant time pressures as the region prepares for a vote on independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio
Sol-Tuna battles to stop passing off by other companies
One of Solomon Islands biggest exporters, Sol Tuna, is battling companies around the region that they believe are trying to trade on their name. Audio
Norfolk Islander notes a 'democratic deficit' after poll
Norfolk Islanders, many of whom do not consider themselves Australian, voted in the federal election on Saturday - with the island attached to the Canberra seat of Bean. Audio