Don Wiseman
Dateline Pacific for Monday 24 February 2020
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is warning the public against putting money into a new ponzi scheme called One Link Pacifica; a unionist in Fiji says both government and employers are hardening… Audio
Pacific settlement nearly 500 years older than thought - research
A University of Waikato archeological scientist is helping rewrite the history of ancient human movement across the Pacific. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 22 February 2020
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has embarked on a four-day state visit to New Zealand, saying he wants to elevate the relationship between the two countries; the attack on Manus Island… Audio
Australia Pacific aid change a "strategic misstep"
An Australian aid group says the government's change of focus on Pacific aid is a 'strategic misstep.' Audio
Cook Islands to formally ratify Pacer Plus in June
The Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says Pacer Plus will have immediate benefits for his country when it comes into force later this year Audio
Calls for rethink of open season on protected fish species in Palau
The President of Palau, Tommy Rememgesau Jr, wants the Senate and House of Delegates to rethink plans to allow a limited season to fish for the threatened Napoleon Wrasse and the Bumphead Parrot Fish.
…Cooks' current water system 'unsafe'
The new water system on the Cook Islands main island, Rarotonga, is still to resolve concerns about the chemicals that will be used to purify it, before the taps can be turned on. We hear from the… Audio
Cooks' current water system 'unsafe'
The new water system on the Cook Islands main island, Rarotonga, is still to resolve concerns about the chemicals that will be used to purify it, before the taps can be turned on. Audio
The economic hurdles confronting the PNG government
An academic looks at the problems confronting Papua New Guinea's Marape Government as it tries to revitalise the economy. Audio
Cook Islands water system EIA too narrow - Te Ipukarea
Environmentalists in the Cook Islands are pleased the government has initiated an environmental assessment over the use of polyaluminium chloride to flush parts of Rarotonga's new water system, Te… Audio
Cook Islands water system EIA too narrow - Te Ipukarea
Environmentalists in the Cook Islands are pleased the government has initiated an environmental assessment over the use of polyaluminium chloride to flush parts of Rarotonga's new water system, Te… Audio
Caritas in PNG seek action over human trafficking
A PNG Catholic social welfare agency is calling for strong action to curb human trafficking, particularly of sex workers. Audio
Flosse's return to Tahiti politics under cloud
Veteran French Polynesian leader Flosse struggles with planned return to politics after five-year ban. Audio
PNG official challenged over defence of Bomana facility
A refugee advocate says it's ludicrous for Papua New Guinea officials to deny refugees were tortured in the Bomana detention centre. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Tuesday 28 January 2020
Pacific academic and former Tongan MP, Sitiveni Halapua, says ten years into the greater democracy ushered in in 2010 there is still a need to learn how to govern under it; the Asian Development Bank… Audio
Tongan govts still have to learn how to govern - Halapua
Pacific academic and former Tongan MP, Sitiveni Halapua, says ten years into the greater democracy ushered in in 2010 there is still a need to learn how to govern under it. Audio
Call in PNG for early investment in resource support activities
A Papua New Guinea business leader wants future resource developers to help set up food production and training facilities long before they start building their plants. Audio
Marshalls' govt call for answers over killing in US
Earlier this month police in Spokane in Washington shot dead a Marshallese man, who had failed to stop for a routine traffic check. Audio
