Don Wiseman
Academic says fall of candidates in Tonga makes sense
A New Zealand academic says it is both a surprise and makes sense that there has been a drop in numbers contesting next month's poll. Malakai Koloamatangi says ructions in Tongan politics over the… Audio
2:29pm Pacific Regional News for 29 October 2014
The latest Pacific regional news. Audio
Limits planned on Pacific albacore fishery
Pacific nations to outline plans to place limits on the region's albacore tuna fishery. Audio
Pacific surveillance nabs 12 fishing boats
Forum Fisheries Agency staff delighted with outcome of latest maritime surveillance exercise in the Pacific. Audio
2:29pm Pacific Regional News for 27 October 2014
The latest Pacific regional news. Audio
Tonga's Democrats well organised for November poll
Nominations for next month's elections in Tonga are in and the signs are that this poll will be markedly different from the last one. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 25 October 2014
Tonga's Democrats well organised for November poll; Fiji audit shows blatant financial mismanagement - FLP; ICC asked to investigate Australia for 'crimes of humanity'; More than 300 residents evicted… Audio
Solomons mine tailings threat leads to squabble
The Solomon Islands Government and an Australian miner are at loggerheads over how to restore a tailings storage facility ahead of the wet season. Audio
Marshall Islands hopes for new hospital
A new hospital in Marshall Islands is a step closer to being built. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 18 October 2014
Maiden speeches in Fiji parliament express anger and hope; Niue marks 40 years of independence; Solomons police chief is to bring in new leadership; PNG police brutality highlights troublesome link to… Audio
Government on Norfolk Island fears it will lose democracy
Norfolk Island seeks a say in Canberra's plans to reduce its legislative council to local government level. Audio
2:29pm Pacific Regional News for 15 October 2014
The latest Pacific regional news. Audio
Tonga govt warns wage demand unaffordable
The Tongan government says it cannot afford a demand from public servants for higher wages. Audio
