Don Wiseman
Communities go to the OECD over Sepik mine plan
Sepik River communities in PNG launch a formal action to stop a gold mine development. Audio
Pacific Tuna Commission meeting ends in status quo
Pacific Tuna Commission meeting ends in status quo; Pacific civil society organisations call on the French Government to postpone New Caledonia independence referendum; A solomon islands province is… Audio
Malaitans to be polled to see if they still want autonomy
Malaita Province in Solomon Islands is planning to ask its people if they want self-determination. Audio
Three now vying for Tonga prime ministership
There had been hopes Tongan MPs would have sorted out who should be prime minister by now, but the selection process has been put back to the middle of next week. Audio
Concerns in NZ about Pasifika infant deaths
Pasifika health specialists in New Zealand are expressing concern at the number of Pacific infants dying from Sudden Unexplained Deaths in Infancy - or SUDI. Audio
Oceans expert backs Kiribati position on marine reserve
An oceans' expert is backing the Kiribati Government planned new approach to managing the Phoenix Island Protected Area. Audio
PNG govt prioritises health and education in 2022 Budget
We dissect Papua New Guinea's biggest ever Budget which features boosts for health and education. Audio
Kiribati facing criticism for plans to scrap Phoenix Is reserve
Kiribati government facing criticism over plans to allow commercial fishing in marine protected area. Audio
Tonga govt sticking to repatriation cancellations
Tonga's Government is saying no to a plea from RSE workers in New Zealand to return home before Christmas. Audio
Repatriation flight cancellations ruin Christmas for Tongan RSE workers
Hundreds of Tongan RSE workers, stranded in New Zealand for two years, want to get home to their families, but the government says, not yet.
This week the Tonga government called off repatriations… Audio
Open immigration destructive for Norfolk Island - economist
A Norfolk Islander writer is accusing the Australian Government of imposing what he calls "zombie policies" on the island Audio
Stranded Tongan RSE workers desperate to go home
A liaison officer, working with Recognised Seasonal Employer workers in New Zealand, says hundreds of Tongans stranded in this country are desperate to get home. Audio
A collection of Pacific proverbs released in new book
We talk with Dr Apisalome Movono about a book that brings together inspirational Pacific proverbs. Audio
12 new faces but no women in Tonga's parliament
The King of Tonga, TupouVI, had called for a new look parliament and after Thursday's election he has got his wish. Audio
Kiribati Govt within its rights to end PIPA status - Ocean Five
A group involved in funding the Phoenix Island Protected Area says its disappointed the Kiribati Government plans to end that status, but says it respects its right to do so Audio
First Pacific corruption survey reveals worrying trends
Transparency International has surveyed thousands of people in the Pacific to find out more about the extent of corruption in the Pacific. Audio
Tongans advised by the King to choose wisely in Thursday poll
The people of Tonga head to the polls on Thursday. Audio
Tongans go to the polls Thursday next week
In just six days Tongans will select their fifth government since constitutional changes bringing in more democracy. Audio
Tonga to make vaccinations compulsory
Tonga's Government is planning to make vaccination against Covid-19 compulsory for its citizens. Audio