Don Wiseman
Kiwi reports on two years travelling in Bougainville
New Zealander Adam Constanza has seen much more of Bougainville than just about anyone else from his homeland, after travelling throughout the region for the past two years. Audio, Gallery
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 August 2018
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate; A former Cook Islands Health Minister says it's time for the country to increase its health… Audio
Transparency Solomon Islands exposes MPs slush funds
The watchdog group, Transparency Solomon Islands has publicised a list of the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been given to MPs through the Constituency Development Fund. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 16 August 2018
The World Health Organisation is extending a polio vaccination programme in Papua New Guinea after the discovery of a fourth infected child; Auckland youth and ethnic minority groups fear they wil be… Audio
WHO extending efforts to combat polio in PNG
The World Health Organisation is extending a polio vaccination programme in Papua New Guinea after the discovery of a fourth infected child. Audio
Digital stories aim to tackle sorcery violence in PNG
Yumi Sanap Strong, which means let's stand strong together, is an initiative to tackle sorcery related violence in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 10 August 2018
A State of Emergency remains in place on the Vanuatu island of Ambae following an increase in volcanic activity in late July and a mass evacuation is underway; the Bishop of Mendi says Southern… Audio
Merchants of Paradise plan luxury hotel in Cooks
A Cook Islands developer hopes work will be underway later this year on a five star hotel on Rarotonga. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 8 August 2018
Papua New Guinea's police chief has ordered an investigation into a police beating which was captured on film and viewed widely on social media; Amnesty International's also calling for a full… Audio
YWAM medical ships bring a unique aid service to PNG
While the Pacific has in recent weeks welcomed medical ships from both China and the United States, the Youth with a Mission medical ships are in Papua New Guinea year round. Audio
Nauru 19 have six week wait over stay application
The nineteen Nauru men facing charges over an anti-government protest will have to wait until September 13th to find out if they are free. Audio
Bougainville MP urging date for key meeting to be set
Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have still to announce a date for a critical meeting to prepare for the autonomous region's referendum on independence. Audio
PNG struggles to deliver valid Budget update - economist
An Australian economist with a long interest in the state of the Papua New Guinea says the government is inflating revenue figures and understating spending. Audio
Hawaii's volcano village wants its visitors back
The struggle for a tourist village high on the slopes of an erupting Hawaiian volcano. Audio
