Don Wiseman
Bougainville on the offensive over unpaid grants
Bougainville's re-elected leader John Momis says he will seek arbitration if the PNG Government does not pay outstanding grants. Audio
Tagata for 20 June 2015
Suspended Nauru MP out of custody, on strict bail; NZ PM John Key is not planning on having another discussion on UN membership with Cook Islands PM Henry Puna; Norfolk Island Legislature abolished… Audio
Suspended Nauru MP out of custody, on strict bail
A former Nauru justice minister who was arrested this week during an anti government protest is now out on bail under strict conditions including a nightly residential curfew. Audio
Suspended Nauru MP has passport seized
A former Nauru cabinet minister, suspended by the current government, is detained and his passport is confiscated. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 17 June 2015
An anti government protest in Nauru could continue but riot police have been guarding parliament; The Vanuatu Opposition is planning to take legal action after the rejection of their motion for a vote… Audio
Plans to continue Nauru protest
Plans to continue Nauru protest against the government but riot police are out in force. Audio
Norfolk Island Legislature abolished from tonight
Norfolk Island commemorates its autonomy with a final sitting of its legislative council. Audio
Bougainville electoral chief dismisses criticism of count
Bougainville's electoral chief has dismissed criticism of the vote counting process, saying he stands by the way his officials carried out the work. Audio
Bougainville's Kauona alleges election fraud
An unsuccessful Bougainville election candidate outlines his plans for legal action amid claims of election fraud. Audio
Call for proper Nauru police inquiry into bribery claims
A suspended Nauru MP is calling on the government to allow a full police inquiry into bribery allegations implicating the Justice Minister David Adeang. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 June 2015
Mining at the top of agenda for Bougainville's leader; advocate says curfew at the Manus camp shows the danger for refugees in PNG; the new Vanuatu foreign minister talks foreign policy; Guam becomes… Audio
Bougainville's Getsi says success down to community involvement
A lot of campaigning and years of community the key to success for Bougainville woman winning in an open seat. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 6 June 2015
Australia detention centre whistleblowers are going to be criminalised; Fiji's Government under fire for new rules in its proposed flag bill; destroyed clinics in Vanuatu putting pressure on national… Audio
Personal contribution call for World Environment Day
SPREP calls for Pacifc peoples to consider what role they can play to help protect the environment as the world marks Environment Day. Audio