Don Wiseman
An ousted Nauru MP suspects dirty tricks
A former Nauru president who lost his seat in the weekend's election claims manipulation by the government ensured key opposition MPs lost out. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 July 2016
A former Nauru MP who had his passport seized by its government has fled the island, travelling on a New Zealand passport; Observers say voting on Nauru at the weekend was free fair and transparent… Audio
Watchdog says Solomons Govt funding 'ghost' companies
Transparency Solomon Islands has revealed what it says are ten non-existent companies that have received government funding. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 9 July 2016
Organisers of a week of reconciliation ceremonies held in Solomon Islands say the programme was a first step towards national healing; Campaign interference claims dog Nauru election; The Commonwealth… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 8 July 2016
Nauru prepares for elections amid dogged rumours of government interference; Nearly half of the island countries and territories in the Pacific island region have brought in taxes to curb the islands'… Audio
Norfolk continues push for self government return
It is one week into the now formalised Australian led management of Norfolk Island but many of the locals will continue to press for the return of their autonomy. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 6 July 2016
Protests and violence end University of Papua New Guinea's academic year; Leaders from the Small Island States of the Pacific Islands Forum have adopted a new strategy to ensure their vulnerabilities… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 5 July 2016
Guam is expected to decide within weeks whether or not to hold a referendum on the future of its political status; The kava industry is feeling the strain as the popularity of kava grows in the… Audio