Jamie Tahana
Dateline Pacific for 20 July 2020
We speak to Niue's new premier Dalton Tagelagi about the economic toll of Covid-19 and how keen he is for a travel bubble; A plea for New Zealand's government to help stranded Pacific people whose… Audio
Niue Premier on Covid-19 and 'bubble'
Niue's government is looking for a significant increase in funds from New Zealand and Australia as it struggles with the impacts of Covid-19. Audio
Tagata e Te Moana for 18 July 2020
Tributes for the former longtime premier of Niue, Sir Toke Talagi, who died this week after a lengthy illness; The Cook Islands and New Zealand appear to be closer to a travel bubble - but no date's… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 17 July 2020
Tributes flow for the former long-time premier of Niue, Sir Toke Talagi, who died this week. Funeral plans are underway, but the Covid-19 pandemic is making things difficult; Celebrating the women of… Audio
Tributes pour in as Niue prepares to farewell Sir Toke Talagi
Tributes are pouring in for the former long-time premier of Niue, Sir Toke Talagi. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 16 July 2020
Sir Toke Talagi, the former long time leader of Niue, has died after a lengthy illness; French Polynesia becomes the first South Pacific country to reopen to tourism; And, saving Samoa's Manumea. Audio
Former Niue premier Sir Toke Talagi dies after lengthy illness
Sir Toke Talagi, the former long time leader of Niue, has died after a lengthy illness. Audio
Tahiti reopens to tourists, angering some
After becoming the first place in the Pacific to confirm cases of Covid-19 in March, Tahiti tomorrow becomes the first destination in the South Pacific to reopen, without quarantine requirements. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 15 July 2020
Allegations of historic sex abuse emerge in Fiji's catholic church - but the head of the church says he was unaware; The Cook Islands and New Zealand appear to be closer to a travel bubble - but no… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 14 July 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic ruins Pacific economies, Fiji's government warns the recovery could take a decade; With no foreign arrivals likely for some time yet, Fiji tries to open itself for it's own… Audio
New Caledonia's SLN fears insolvency
New Caledonia's loss-making SLN nickel company asks for help as it warns about running out of money by the end of the year. Audio
First Pacific-owned pro rugby team now a reality
The first Pacific-owned professional rugby team is now a reality, with the announced that a Hawaiian team will join the US major league. Audio
Nuclear waste dump in Marshall Islands deemed safe by US govt
A concrete dome full of nuclear waste in the North Pacific has been deemed safe by the US government. Audio
Marshall Islands dome filled with nuclear waste deemed safe
A concrete dome full of nuclear waste in the North Pacific has been deemed safe by the US government and no threat to nearby communities.
Few in the Marshall Islands, where the Runit dome is, believe… Audio
