Don Wiseman
Indefinite wait for Tonga's international links to be restored
Tonga's ability to communicate internationally was sharply curtailed on Sunday when there was a failure in the country's submarine cable. Audio
PNG bishop calls for more respect for land
The Catholic Archbishop of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea says people need to use land in a respectful manner, consistent with the 'group ethic' of Melanesian society. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 22 January 2019
The Vanuatu Council of Ministers has approved a plan for the restoration of services to Ambae after ongoing volcanic eruptions over the past year and a half forced two mass evacuations and disrupted… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 22 January 2019
The Solomon Islands is preparing for historic polls this year, the first under new electoral laws and without an international intervention force in the country; the president of Bougainville, John… Audio
Bougainville pleads for PNG to pay money owed
The president of Bougainville, John Momis, says the lack of funding from the Papua New Guinea government for referendum preparations is becoming desperate. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 January 2019
Papua New Guinea's opposition is hoping to have a vote of no-confidence in prime minister Peter O'Neill in parliament next month; Papua New Guinea is facing trenchant criticism from Human Rights Watch… Audio
Watchdog group highlights human rights concerns in PNG
Papua New Guinea is facing trenchant criticism from Human Rights Watch for failing to act on a raft of human rights issues. Audio
8pm Pacific Regional News for 17 January 2019
The latest bulletin of Pacific Regional News from RNZ Pacific Audio
Bougainville in 2019
Our regional series goes further afield today. We're joined by RNZ Pacific reporter Don Wiseman to tell us about what is shaping up to be an extremely significant year in Bougainville. Audio
8pm Pacific Regional News for 14 January 2019
The latest bulletin of Pacific Regiional News from RNZ Pacific Audio
8pm Pacific Regional News for 11 January 2019
The latest bulletin of Pacific Regional news from RNZ Pacific Audio
8pm Pacific Regional News for 11 January 2019
The latest bulletin of Pacific Regional news from RNZ Pacific Audio
8pm Pacific Regional News for 10 January 2019
The latest bulletin of Pacific Regional News from RNZ Pacific Audio
Progress made at this year's Tuna Commission summit
One of the breakthroughs at this year's meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Hawaii was a move to improve the welfare of crew on vessels. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 22 December 2018
Fiji's opposition parties issue a statement explaining why they withdrew an election petition; villages in Samoa are fighting abuse on Facebook with hefty fines against people posting it; people in… Audio
Planned new PNG mine not wanted says Project Sepik
A huge new gold and copper mine planned for East Sepik In Papua New Guinea continues to draw the ire of environmental groups. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 Decmber 2018
Disaster authorities in Vanuatu say Malekula Island would be the first option for an evacuation of people from Ambrym if volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, which have been rocking that island this… Audio
How to ensure Fiji gets full benefit from cruise tourism
The International Finance Corporation, or IFC, wants to know about the economic impact of the cruise tourism industry in Fiji. Audio
