Don Wiseman
Solomons MPs' pockets filled as parliament draws to a close
The Solomon Islands parliament has just voted to pay each of each of its members a huge amount of money, meant as a retirement gratuity but now viewed as a fund to fight the next election. Audio
Health and Education miss out in PNG Budget
An economist says Papua New Guinea government allocations to the health and education sectors have reduced substantially over recent years. Audio
Economist says PNG Budget projections risky
The claim by the Papua New Guinea Government that the country's immediate economic future is looking rosy, is being questioned. Audio
NZ Super changes delight some in the Pacific
There is some delight in the Pacific with the New Zealand parliament making it easier to qualify for New Zealand Superannuation or the Veteran's Pension for those living, or wanting to live in the… Audio
Bougainville to seek foreign help with security during vote
The Autonomous Bougainville Government is planning to ask countries in the region to provide a security team to provide safety during the region's key referendum process. Audio