Don Wiseman
Drug smugglers from PNG sentenced in court
Four people connected with a so-called 'black-flight' from Papua New Guinea, intending to deliver a huge quantity of cocaine to Australia, have been sentenced in the National Court. Audio
Bougainville Chocolate festival the biggest yet
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville is just wrapping up its annual chocolate festival in Arawa in in the centre of the main island. Audio
PNG journalism great passes away
Papua New Guinea has lost one of its oldest journalists, with the death last Friday of Barnabas, or Barney, Orere. Audio
PNG landowners claim 'unpaid commitment' from govt
The Kokoda Track, the route used by Australian troops in World War Two in Papua New Guinea, and the site of many fierce battles, remains shut down by landowners. Audio
Fiji's George Speight unlikely to pursue politics - academic
An academic doubts George Speight will seek to involve himself in Fijian politics, after being released from prison last week. Audio
NZ's role in a tricky Pacific peace
Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the last 30 years. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 1PM on 20 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 1PM on 20 September 2024 Audio
Pacific states increasingly taking charge over diplomat visits
Pacific states can be increasingly expected to call the shots as to when, and if, they can accommodate visiting diplomatic missions. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 7pm for 19 September 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 3pm on 19 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 3pm on 19 September 2024 Audio
PNG Government looks to extending grace periods
The Papua New Guinea parliament is considering legislation that would ensure a grace period after an unsuccessful vote of no confidence. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 14 September 2024
The PNG Primem Minister staves off a vote of no confidence. A former NZ governor general called back to Bougainville. The soaring of discriminatory comment directed at Pasifika in New zealand… Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 14 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 14 September 2024 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 14 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 14 September 2024 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 7AM on 14 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 7AM on 14 September 2024 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 6AM on 14 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 6AM on 14 September 2024 Audio
PNG prime minister defeats motion of no confidence
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape has easily defeated a vote of no confidence brought by the opposition. Audio
Prominent Kiwi to be moderator of Bougainville impasse
The involvement of former New Zealand Governor General Sir Jerry Mataparae in leading the Bougainville Peace Monitoring Group is the key factor in him being brought in as a moderator to try and solve… Audio
