Don Wiseman
Remote Bougainville atolls left badly short of food
Remote Bougainville atolls left badly short of food after floods four months ago. Audio
Papua New Guinea faces accusations of sorcery
As Papua New Guinea continues its battle against Covid-19 there are concerns it is sparking more accusations of sorcery. Audio
Pressure on NZ's dairy industry over palm oil by-product
Greenpeace says the New Zealand government should step in and stop this country's dairy industry from using PKE as a supplementary feed. Audio
FAST contends constitution says 5 seats should be held by women
The leader of the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi, or FAST party, in Samoa, expects a decision from the Supreme court by next Friday on the issue of the sixth woman MP. Audio
3pm Pacific Regional News for 30 April 2021
A group of soldiers in Fiji are being investigated over alleged protocol breaches at Covid-19 Managed Isolation Quarantine facilities. Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 30 April 2021
Two of Fiji's latest cases of Covid-19 are being investigated by health authorities to determine the source of transmission. Last night, the health ministry announced five new cases of infections. Audio
Pacific Forum leaders hoping to keep Micronesia in the fold
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, is hoping the Micronesian countries won't leave the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 29 April 2021
At least 10 people were killed in a gun battle between police and rebels in Papua on Tuesday. Audio
Strike out request dismissed in Samoa battle to form government
The Supreme Court in Samoa has dismissed a request by the Attorney General's office to have a motion from the opposition FAST party struck out. Audio