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Samoan exporter argues for Citizenship Investment Bill
A Samoa exporter says the country needs the kind of investment that the governments proposed Citizenship Investment Bill would usher in. Audio
China's role in the Pacific examined
Samoa's Prime Minister expects alarmist portrayals of China's intentions in the Pacific will be challenged at a conference in Apia this week. Audio
PNG fight against TB gets serious
Papua New Guinea's government has received a timely boost in its fight to counter tuberculosis, as rates creep up in parts of the country. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 19 February 2015
Fiji Opposition hopes for new parliamentary era; A major wharf renovation in Vanuatu's north; There are calls for significant changes to Australia's Pacific work scheme, as backpackers are taking many… Audio
Vanuatu MP welcomes Luganville wharf renovation
An MP in Vanuatu's second main town of Luganville has welcomed the government's decision to renovate the wharf, bolstering the status of the island Santo as a regional economic hub. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 18 February 2015
Pacific Islands Forum head welcomes talks on regional architecture; Vanuatu political party leaders discuss political reforms; Samoa health program to tackle obesity; Law school development for… Audio
Uncertainty surrounds West Sepik Governorship in PNG
Uncertainty continues to surround the position of Governor in Papua New Guinea's West Sepik province amids an audacious attempt by a leading MP to fill the vacancy in the regional seat. Audio
2.29pm Pacific Regional News for 16 February 2015
The latest Pacific regional news. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 February 2015
Tonga and Palau partner on climate change; American Samoa call for more special education effort; Fiji torture investigation complete; Uncertain outlook for Pacific Leaders meeting; Sport: New Samoa… Audio
2:29pm Pacific Regional News for 12 February 2015
The latest Pacific regional news. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 February 2015
Marshalls "in to win" nuclear disarmament case; New architecture for service delivery in Solomon Islands; IOM denies preying on Manus asylum seekers; Fiji's Methodist Church 'disturbed' by abuse… Audio
PNG govt re-states support for Indonesian sovereignty in Papua
The Papua New Guinea government has clarified its position with regards to Indonesia after strong statements from prime minister Peter O'Neill on human rights abuses in neighbouring Papua. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 February 2015
Sacked Fiji TV executives take their complaints to police; Human rights are backsliding in PNG; Hospitals struggle with effects of climate change; The Cook Islands reviews its minimum wage; Calls for… Audio
West Papuan MSG bid gains people's support
Representatives of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua have submitted their formal membership application to join the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Audio
Palau takes another big step on marine conservation
Palau takes an important step towards conserving its marine resources after joining Project Eyes on the Seas. Audio
