Don Wiseman
Tongan political instability
In 2017 Tonga's Parliament was dissolved and since then the government, King and Parliament of Tonga have been wrestling with constant instability. Audio
Famous US warship found in Solomons waters
The wreck of famous US aircraft carrier USS Wasp has been located on the ocean floor about 4000m down in Solomon Islands waters. Audio
Cook Islands name may stay, with indigenous prefix
There is now widespread support for the Cook Islands to retain that name and marry it with an appropriate indigenous name. Audio
Vanuatu remembers founding father, Donald Kalpokas
One of the founding fathers of Vanuatu, Donald Kalpokas, has died after several years of illness. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 March 2019
Indonesian officials say the death toll from flooding and landslides in Papua has risen to 89, while dozens of people remain missing. Indonesian disaster and environmental agencies have blamed… Audio
Call for Tonga Govt to seek better advice
As the Tonga government of 'Akilisi Pohiva continues to stumble along a political scientist is recommending advisors be brught in to help put it back on the right track. Audio
Te-Hani Brown hangs on to seat in Cook Islands
Te-Hani Brown hangs on to her seat in by-election in Atiu in the Cook Islands Audio
Trade union chief pleas for Bougainville to stay with PNG
The general secretary of the Papua New Guinea Trades Union Congress, John Paska, hopes Bougainville chooses to stay part of PNG. Audio