Don Wiseman
Solomon Islanders go to the polls next week
Solomon Islanders go to the polls on Wednesday next week to choose a new parliament from more than 400 candidates. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 14 November 2014
The first refugees from the Australian run camp on Manus Island are declared; Australia defends its treatment of asylum seekers; Support is sought from New Zealanders for Samoa victims group; Call for… Audio
Anger in Fiji after Accounts Committee deferred
Anger in the Fiji opposition after the government stops the first meeting of the Public Accounts Committee. Audio
Rugby stars push anti violence message in Vanuatu
Prominent New Zealand rugby players are in Vanuatu this week spreading the message that domestic violence is not okay. Audio
Developer adamant Vanuatu airport will be built
Prospective Vanuatu airport developer believes it can turn around opposition to the project. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 8 November 2014
Human rights watchdogs look forward to action by Fiji; a campaign to nominate Kiribati's leader for the Nobel Prize; SPC would back review of Pacific bodies; RAMSI flying in more police for Solomons… Audio
8pm Pacific Regional News for 6 November 2014
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
SPC would back review of Pacific bodies
SPC chief is fully supportive of plans for a review of Pacific regional agencies. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 4 November 2014
The Fiji Govt to be challenged over private payment of ministers' salaries; Hundreds of bombs cleared but scepticism on Bougainville at the presence of Australian soldiers; A new vaccine could dampen… Audio
Fiji govt challenged over private payment of salaries
The Fiji Opposition says it is proven right by details in the Auditor General's reports. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 November 2014
An analyst says a deal by Australia and Fiji to hold a regional meeting on Pacific agencies concerning; Fiji business group calls for greater access to Australian market; Fight to restore historic… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 3 November 2014
An analyst says a deal by Australia and Fiji to hold a regional meeting on Pacific agencies concerning; Norfolk fears Canberra petition falls on deeaf ears; A refugee group says unaccompanied child… Audio
Analyst says Aust/Fiji Forum deal concerning
Australia and Fiji have agreed that Pacific leaders should meet to discuss the state of regional agencies, as the quest continues to have Fiji rejoin the Forum. Audio
NGO head says Fiji not completely truthful at UN
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre says critical concerns remain despite Fiji Govt presentation to UN Human Riights Council. Audio
Tagata O Te Moana for 1 November 2014
Fiji's human rights record under scrutiny at the UN; PIF needs NZ and Australia - Fiji academic; Norfolk's Pitcairners fear loss of self govt; Australian human rights advocate fears for refugees on… Audio
Anger in PNG at Government plans for major new road
A rally is planned in Port Moresby this weekend to fight the PNG Government's plans to build a major new road. Audio
Norfolk's Pitcairners fear loss of self governance
Pitcairners on Norfolk Island particularly worried at prospect of an end to autonomy. Audio