Don Wiseman
Political uncertainty remains in Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is embroiled in political turmoil after the opposition claimed to have replaced the government in a no confidence vote. Audio
Cooks in quandary after opposition vote
The Cook Islands opposition claims it has toppled the government but cabinet minister, Mark Brown, calls a vote of no confidence a farcical exercise. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 18 June 2016
Papua New Guinea and Australia have rejected accusations that conditions are deteriorating at the Manus Island processing centre for asylum seekers; Students seek justice amid tensions at PNG… Audio
Cooks Minister says working to overcome audit lack
The Cook Islands Finance Minister, Mark Brown, has confirmed the government's consolidated accounts have not been audited for 3 years. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 15 June 2016
There are calls to stop whale watch tours in Niue; Unrest in Waigani is complicating dynamics at PNG's Unitech; The jury is still out on lifting a mining moratorium in Bougainville; Satellite tracking… Audio
Call in Niue to stop whale watch tours
A Niue woman is calling for an end to whale watching tours because she says the whales are harassed and the island is not fulfilling its obligations as a sanctuary for the mammals. Audio
Bougainville decision on mining moratorium yet to be made
The President of Bougainville John Momis says any decision on the lifting of the moratorium on mining exploration is for the Bougainville Executive Council to make. Audio
Cooks Opposition raises concern about lack of audit
The Cook Islands Opposition coalition has dismissed Government claims that is delivering sound, disciplined, finance management. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 11 June 2016
PNG students' standoff with PM boils over in police shootings; PNG court clear to consider detainee compensation; Lawyer accuses Guam's Archbishop of a coverup; Nauru slashes huge fee for election… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 10 June 2016
Papua New Guinea authorities yet to condemn police shootings; A Papua New Guinea court is clear to consider detainee compensation; New Zealand and Fiji's leaders meet in Suva; New Caledonia's Germain… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 10 June 2016
Looking back at what has been called a war zone at the University of PNG following the violent police attacks on Wednesday; we also hear a journalist's account and her report on a police attack on… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 8 June 2016
Police open fire on protesting students in PNG; Solomon Islands flights resume this afternoon; Fiji visit by Key heavy on symbolism; Solar power brings big changes for Tuvalu; And PIANGO hopes UN… Audio
PNG student leader says police opened fire
A student leader at the University of Papua New Guinea says police opened fire on students who were protecting their president from being arrested. Audio
