Don Wiseman
Tagata o te Moana for 28 July 2013
Australia finds little backing for controversial new refugee scheme; regional settlement arrangement in breach of UN refugees convention; Nauru leaders' unfazed by destructive riot at detention camp… Audio
Nauru opposition MP outraged at government media gag order
Nauru Opposition MP outraged at government order to stop local media broadcasting interview with him. Audio
Mill workers in Fiji being polled on whether to strike
Sugar mill workers in Fiji being polled on whether to strike over wages Audio
Concern at push for drug company patents in Pacific trade deal
An NGO raises concerns that the United States is pushing for an extension of patent coverage for drug companies in the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal. Audio
Salvation Army staffers say violence at Nauru camp inevitable
Current and former staff of the Salvation Army speak out about the grim conditions at the Australian-run detention camp for asylum seekers in Nauru. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 26 July 2013
Sugar mill workers in Fiji being polled on whether to strike over low wages. Regional settlement arrangement in breach of UN refugees convention. Australia's new refugee policy features a change in… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 24 July 2013
Widespread concern in PNG at Australian refugee arrangement; Nauru government takes stock of asylum seeker detention camp processes following a destructive riot at the camp; RAMSI says the Solomons… Audio
Rivalry between two Tonga colleges needs to be tackled at highest level
Head of Tonga Advisory Council says rivalry between Tonga and Tupou Colleges has to be tackled at the highest level - by the government and the church. Audio
Nauru government takes stock after riot at detention camp
Nauru government takes stock of asylum seeker detention camp processes following destructive riot at the camp. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 July 2013
Ten years on...what impact has RAMSI had on Solomon Islanders; dozens remain in custody after riot at Nauru detention camp; progress made on Pacific trade deal; New Zealand sailors who believe they… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 23 July 2013
Dozens remain in custody after riot at Nauru detention camp, Progress made on Pacific trade deal; Australia PNG arrangement described as violation of UN convention; latest Tonga inter-school attack… Audio
Call for Solomon Islands to focus on agriculture for youth
Benefits of large-scale agriculture developed in Solomon Islands extolled. Audio
Mining shareholders dismiss Panguna compensation suggestions
As a possible re-opening of the Panguna copper and gold mine in the Papua New Guinea province of Bougainville looms one vested interest group is signalling its not happy with talk of compensation… Audio
Advisor says NZ grants for small Niue businesses working
Advisor says grants for small Niue businesses from the New Zealand aid programme having desired effect. Audio
