Don Wiseman
Revolution in Pacific tuna fisheries promoted by FSM
The Federated States of Micronesia has unveiled a plan that they say could revolutionise the management of tuna fishing in the region, particularly long line fishing. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 10 November 2018
New Caledonia's political leadership is invited to Paris next month to discuss where to next after the victory of the anti-independence camp in last Sunday's referendum; Fiji's political parties are… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 9 November 2018
People in Fiji counting down unti next Wednesday's general election, as political parties head into a final weekend of campaigning; an analyst of Pacific issues says New Zealand and Australia are… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 November 2018
The Marshall Islands President, Hilda Heine, says an impending vote of no confidence against her is part of a Chinese-backed effort to take over one of the country's atolls; Bougainville NGO Tulele… Audio
Bougainville NGO works to save the region's mangroves
Bougainville NGO Tulele Peisa is leading a campaign to stop the destruction of mangroves in the region. Audio
Australia parliamentary process on Norfolk called deeply flawed
An economist on Norfolk Island says Canberra's direct take over of the island two years ago was based on faulty information. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 7 November 2018
New Zealand will review its Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme next year; New Caledonia's political leadership is invited to Paris next month to discuss where to next; Congratulations have flowed for… Audio
Canberra vows it's with the Pacific on climate change
Australia's assistant minister for international development and the Pacific, Anne Ruston, says Canberra is continuing to build on its Pacific relationships a year on from its announcement of a step… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 6 November 2018
The French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, spent a brief period in New Caledonia yesterday following the territory's vote on independence; an Australian government minister says there is going to be… Audio
French PM makes brief visit to New Caledonia post vote
The French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, spent a brief period in New Caledonia yesterday following the territory's vote on independence. Audio
Australian minister says Pacific workers numbers surging
An Australian government minister says there is going to be a huge surge in the number of Pacific workers getting temporary work in Australia. Audio
Little progress in move from swamped Bougainville atolls
The Carterets are remote low lying atolls off Bougainville and for many years have been faced with the impact of climate change swamping them. Audio
PNG Bishops hope Aust provides Christmas present for refugees
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands wants the Manus Island refugees resettled in other countries by Christmas. Audio
Australia Pacific Aid - Step Up or Stumble
It's a year since Australia announced a different approach to its engagement with the Pacific. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 31 October 2018
Bougainvilleans are due to vote in less than eight months on whether to become fully independent from Papua New Guinea; A New Zealand law firm says Tokelauans are being shut out of legal processes and… Audio
NGO leader says Bougainvilleans ready for key vote
Bougainvilleans are due to vote in less than eight months on whether the region should become fully independent from Papua New Guinea. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 29 October 2018
Picture of typhoon's extensive damage in CNMI starting to emerge; shock at hurricane claiming Hawaiian island, Doctor confirms Manus medical neglect; Fijian Drua win the Australian National Rugby… Audio