Don Wiseman
PNG Govt must deal with legacy issues of tribal violence
A Papua New Guinea academic says the tribal violence emanating from resource projects won't end until the government steps in and resolves long standing leacy issues. Audio
New PINA boss to scrutinise foreign news funding bodies
The new head of the Pacific Islands News Association, or PINA, is concerned at international funding bodies encroaching on the region's journalists. Audio
Ni-Vanuatu woman regains sight after four years
A woman from Tanna who hadn't seen for four years has regained her sight last month after a visit by the Vila Central Hospital Ophthalmology team. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 28 September 2024
This week on Tagata o te Moana: What might happen in the wake of Philip Mehrtens being released in West Papua; More on George Speight's release; the jailing of PNG drug runners; what the Pacific has… Audio
Drug smugglers from PNG sentenced in court
Four people connected with a so-called 'black-flight' from Papua New Guinea, intending to deliver a huge quantity of cocaine to Australia, have been sentenced in the National Court. Audio
Bougainville Chocolate festival the biggest yet
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville is just wrapping up its annual chocolate festival in Arawa in in the centre of the main island. Audio
PNG journalism great passes away
Papua New Guinea has lost one of its oldest journalists, with the death last Friday of Barnabas, or Barney, Orere. Audio
PNG landowners claim 'unpaid commitment' from govt
The Kokoda Track, the route used by Australian troops in World War Two in Papua New Guinea, and the site of many fierce battles, remains shut down by landowners. Audio
Fiji's George Speight unlikely to pursue politics - academic
An academic doubts George Speight will seek to involve himself in Fijian politics, after being released from prison last week. Audio
NZ's role in a tricky Pacific peace
Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the last 30 years. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 1PM on 20 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 1PM on 20 September 2024 Audio
Pacific states increasingly taking charge over diplomat visits
Pacific states can be increasingly expected to call the shots as to when, and if, they can accommodate visiting diplomatic missions. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 7pm for 19 September 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 3pm on 19 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 3pm on 19 September 2024 Audio
PNG Government looks to extending grace periods
The Papua New Guinea parliament is considering legislation that would ensure a grace period after an unsuccessful vote of no confidence. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 14 September 2024
The PNG Primem Minister staves off a vote of no confidence. A former NZ governor general called back to Bougainville. The soaring of discriminatory comment directed at Pasifika in New zealand… Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 14 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 14 September 2024 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 14 September 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 14 September 2024 Audio
