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Indonesia leads explosive new wave of fisheries protection
Indonesia's new government is taking a hardline approach to illegal fishing by foreign vessels in its waters. Since October when President Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, came to office, Indonesia has… Audio
Indonesia leads explosive new wave of fisheries protection
There's a new emphasis on protecting marine resources in the Western Pacific as Indonesia perseveres with its policy of seizing and, in some cases, sinking foreign fishing vessels caught illegally… Audio
PNG authorities look to counter measles outbreak
Papua New Guinea's Department of Health is probing various remote parts of the country to counter a measles outbreak which began in 2013. Audio
PNG's world war history an important legacy
The historical significance of world war events in Papua New Guinea has become a key tourism asset for the country. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 January 2015
Cooks Democrats scramble to confer; Marshalls braced for more King Tides; Kiribati human rights under scrutiny; PNG district development hampered by duplication; Guam aims to end homelessness for… Audio
PNG district development hampered by duplication of functions
Duplication of functions and political disharmony between provincial and district administrations are seen as factors holding back development of Papua New Guinea's districts despite a recent… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 22 January 2015
New Caledonia govt impasse continues; Fiji AG broke laws, say sacked TV execs; Political uncertainty continues in Cooks; Solomons Tina Hydro Project to start in 2016; Tongan businesses worried about… Audio
New Caledonia govt impasse continues
New Caledonia's government has again failed to elect a president, which means the administration remains in caretaker mode. Audio
Future uncertain for refugees in PNG
The future remains uncertain for refugees held on Manus Island and slated for resettlement in Papua New Guinea amid concerns about whether the process can proceed, if the refugees can fit in to local… Audio
West Papuan movement unified behind single goal
The head of the newly formed United Liberation Movement for West Papua says the major West Papuan represenative groups which have unified to create the organisation are working as one towards the goal… Audio
Participation of citizens in growth seen as key to PNG's future
The UNDP says Papua New Guinea's goal of being one of the top 50 ranked countries in the human development index by 2050 requires citizens to work together for the good of the nation. Audio
New-look PNG opposition focuses on economy
PNG's new opposition leader focuses on the Prime Minister's economic management and pledges to offer people a viable alternative government sensitive to their needs. Audio
