Don Wiseman
Tests show soaring pollution levels in Marshalls capital
Nine of 10 ocean and lagoon locations tested by the Marshall Islands Environmental Protection Authority around Majuro are badly polluted. Audio
Cooks eyes submarine cable through French Polynesia
The Cook Islands is thinking about joining a new submarine telecommunication connection that would link it to Hawaii through French Polynesia. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 5 November 2016
Refugees detained on Nauru and Manus Island could be resettled in North America, according to the Australian Newspaper; New Caledonia's political leaders are o sit down with the French prime minister… Audio
New Caledonia leaders in Paris for Noumea Accord talks
New Caledonia's political leaders are to sit down with the French prime minister in Paris on Monday to review the exit from the 1998 Noumea Accord. Audio
PNG budget makes cuts in key areas
Papua New Guinea's 2017 Budget has made significant cuts to key priority areas as the government tries to rein in spending. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 3 December 2016
It's ten years since the then head of Fiji's military Frank Bainimarama seized power in Fiji in the country's fourth coup in 20 years; More mass arrests at West Papuan demonstrations are clouding… Audio
PNG government cuts spending raises taxes in new budget
The Papua New Guinea Government's 2017 Budget will bring in new taxes and make major cuts in spending. Audio
Two levels of NZ citizenship nothing new
Under a proposed Australian law change asylum seekers and refugees who attempt to arrive in Australia by boat will be permanently banned from entering the country. Audio
Praise for Fiji over CITES success
Fiji makes history as the first Pacific nation to propose global trade restrictions on threatened marine animals. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 1 November 2016
A Fijian man picked up by the police in Suva last week says he was beaten unconscious during his night in custody; Indonesia has asked Australia to pass on a message to Solomon Islands and other… Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 29 October 2016
Human rights advocates are hoping an admission by the Fiji Prime Minister that the country has issues with torture and violence will trigger major changes; the lawyer representing asylum seekers… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 28 October 2016
There are fears capping the number of foreign workers allowed into the Northern Marianas could hold back the US territory's booming economy; the Niue tourism industry appears to be going from strength… Audio
Niue looking for more international flights
The Niue tourism industry appears to be going from strength to strength with the government to seek twice weekly flights to the island, year round. Audio
Calls for PNG to lift its game over Bougainville
A former Papua New Guinea cabinet minister says Port Moresby has to do more to help prepare Bougainville for its referendum on independence. Audio
Niue to seek UN membership
Niue wants a say on international issues and is planning to seek membership of the United Nations. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 26 October 2016
The Australian Medical Association is calling for independent oversight of the healthcare for detainees on Manus Island and Nauru. It has been revealed that a Cook Islands murder victim visited… Audio
