Don Wiseman
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 5 July 2017
The PNG election is drawing to a close but grievances abound; new hope for Tahiti's test nuclear veterans as France reconsiders compensation; and an advocate for Samoan dance is being farewelled this… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 June 2017
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement are planning a change of tack - they are going to try and be nicer to other bodies in the region; Conservation eradication efforts reviving endangered bird species… Audio
Uncertainty over Pacfic Games funds raised in Tonga
Opposition parliamentarians in Tonga are calling on the government to provide more clarity over what is happening to money initially earmarked for the 2019 Pacific Games, which the government pulled… Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 24 June 2017
Signs of strong tourist season in Pacific, Three companies granted mining exploration licences in Fiji, Land leases still an issue for Fiji's sugar industry, EU increases funding for Pacific export… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 23 June 2017
An economist says the Papua New Guinea government says ballooning debt servicing costs and the main reason for a surge in public debt; a point of difference in the candidate field in a rural Papua New… Audio
PNG facing growing problems with ballooning debt
An economist says the Papua New Guinea government says ballooning debt servicing costs and the main reason for an enormous lift in public debt. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 22 June 2017
The SML landowners at Panguna in Bougainville say no to a return by BCL but yes to another company coming in to mining the substantial gold and copper deposits; An effort to create a Second World War… Audio
UN preparing Solomons for withdrawal of RAMSI
The United Nations says it is facilitating talks in Solomon Islands to build confidence among the people as the Regional Assistance Mission prepares to leave. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 16 June 2017
A nationwide drug crisis has crippled hospitals and health centres in Papua New Guinea, with some hospitals completely running out of supplies. But replenishments are finally on their way; New Zealand… Audio
Caledonian Union reverses election stance
French Pacific goes to the French polls at the fringe of the ascent of the Macron-led movement. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 14 June 2017
A New Zealand Catholic missionary deported from Papua New Guinea this week is still not sure how he supposedly breached his visa; New Zealand announces big financial commitments to help the Cook… Audio
Catholic missionary forced out of PNG
A New Zealand Catholic missionary, providing legal advice to landowners, has been forced out of Papua New Guinea. Audio
