Don Wiseman
Bougainville ready for election
Bougainville's electoral chief says his staff are ready for an election process set to begin on Friday. Audio
Dateline morning edition for 24 March 2015
Vanuatu aid delivery ramps up but criticism continues: The Australian govt says governance reforms in Norfolk will ensure the island has long term sustainability: Vanuatu pleas for tourists to still… Audio
Canberra says Norfolk reforms will ensure sustainability
Australian government adamant that Norfolk reforms are the best way to ensure the long term sustainable of the island. Audio
Dateline evening edition for 23 March 2015
Vanuatu aid delivery ramps up but criticism continues: Vanuatu pleas for tourists to still plan to holiday there; Pacific leaders are linking the monster storms in the region to climate change; Former… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 23 March 2015
Former Solomons officials slam NZ over spying allegations; Norfolk Islanders gutted by Australian curb; Cyclone Pam puts 2017 Vanuatu Mini Games in doubt; The UNDP to assist Bougainville in what it… Audio
Norfolk Islanders gutted by Australian curb
Anger in Norfolk Island at Australia's intention to push ahead with governance changes, removing the island's long standing autonomy. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 21 March 2015
The shattering impact on Vanuatu from Cyclone Pam; the population of a Tuvalu atoll displaced by flooding; Kiribati struggles to deal with storm and tides; Concern at Fiji govt reservation on torture… Audio
Population of a Tuvalu atoll displaced by flooding
Entire population of Tuvalu's Nui atoll forced into temporary accommodation after flooding. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 18 March 2015
Vanuatu's main hospital stretched by cyclone disaster but help is on way; The struggle in Kiribati to cope with the impact of storm and tides; A Vanuatu reggae band in NZ to record wants to raise… Audio
Norfolk seeing the people's say on Canberra's changes
Norfolk Island government wants the people to have a say on Canberra'ss plans to downgrade their political status. Audio
New Tonga govt still finding its feet
Two months after he assumed power the prime minister of Tonga says his government is still working through what the previous adminisration had done. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 7 March 2015
Nauru refugees freed on bail; Pacific leaders unfazed by spy allegations; Indonesia lobbys MSG members as membership bid looms; Fiji opposition condemns PMs UN speech; PNG NGO holds birthday bash over… Audio
Nauru refugees freed on bail
Nauru police release protesting refugees from custody after charging them with unlawful assembly. Audio
Pacific leading in on-line business registeries
ADB says on-line company registrations are helping to foster business in Pacific Island countries. Audio
Refugee advocate says Nauru violence report wrong
Australia's Refugee Action Coalition says there is no basis for Nauru government claims that refugees have been resorting to violence. Audio
Pacific eyes improved coastal fishery management
Pacific fisheries experts look to ways to co-ordinate community based schems to manage coastal fisheries. Audio