Don Wiseman
Pacific trade changes needed as part of Australia's 'Step Up'
A policy brief put before Australian politicians is calling for a new approach to Pacific trade as part of the country's 'Pacific Step-up.' Audio
Bougainville election campaign well underway
Election campaigning is now well underway in Bougainville as the region prepares for a three week long poll, starting on August 12th Audio
Anger at manner new PNG emergency law passed
A Papua New Guinea lawyer says the Ombudsman Commission should step in after the government new emergency powers. Audio
Bougainville election process underway during emergency
Bougainville election process underway during emergency Audio
Marshallese in the US at greater risk from covid-19
Poverty, a lack of access to health care and cultural factors seem to be at least some of the reasons Marshallese are suffering so badly from Covid-19 in the US state of Arkansas. Audio
Instead of public attacks Samoa PM told use Media Council
The Journalists Association of Samoa has called out the prime minister for lashing out at the media. Audio
Research shows limits in BMI measure for Pacifica obesity
New research at the Otago University Medical School show BMI - or Body Mass Index - may be a poor measure of obesity in Polynesians. Audio
Cook Islands takes deeper look at seabed mining
The Cook Islands and other Pacific nations promoting mining the ocean floor say it's the greenest option if the world is to have vital minerals. Audio
Man of all parts the new Speaker in Niue
The newly appointed Speaker in Niue, Hima Douglas, says he hopes to re-establish the neutrality of the Speaker in the legislature. Audio
New Tonga security office shrouded in mystery
New Tonga security office shrouded in mystery. Audio
23, so far, seeking to become the next Bougainville president
A huge contest is looming to replace John Momis as Bougainville's President. Audio
NGO highlights violations of Bougainville landowner rights
An environmental watchdog, Jubilee Australia, says three pieces of legislation still before the Bougainville parliament could remove landowner consent and environmental controls. Audio
PNG Govt gets fortuitous economic bounce
Papua New Guinea's government has received a fortuitous economic bounce, we speak to the ANU's Professor Stephen Howes. Audio
Momis loses bid for third term as Bougainville president
Bougainville president John Momis's bid for a third term as president has come to an end, and with that, most likely his political career. Audio
Will Neighbours promote Australia in the Pacific?
A $17 million Australian TV package for the Pacific has been criticised from some quarters as being too low brow, and not doing much to counter China. Audio
Dateline Pacific Live
RNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 16th April
RNZ Pacific have temporarily suspended Dateline Pacific in it regular format so that they can concentrate their efforts on broadcasting to the Pacific. In the meantime, each weeknight we'll chat to… Audio
PNG community demands deep sea mining licences are cancelled
Communities in New Ireland in Papua New Guinea remain worried foreign companies may still get to mine the ocean floor near their island. Audio
Survey provides valuable information on Cooks' reefs
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has published its latest findings from the Global Reef Expedition - the largest coral reef survey and mapping expedition ever undertaken. Audio
Bougainville seeks clarity on ratification
The Bougainville government is seeking clarification on the meaning of 'ratification' as it begins talks with PNG on the outcome of the independence referendum. Audio
