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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 August 2014
A resort project in French Polynesia looks likely to be declared a 'special zone'; Tonga is urged to expand its agriculture exports; Fiji's newest political party outlines its manifesto; A group of… Audio
Political will lacking to rebuild the PNG military
A former head of Papua New Guinea's defence force Major General Jerry Singirok says efforts to rebuild the army are floundering for a lack of political will, while the military remains in a dire… Audio
Opposition to Vanuatu citizenship sale over sovereignty concern
Issues of sovereignty are central to opposition to a Vanuatu government scheme linking citizenship sale and investment. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 7 August 2014
Tonga police investigate allegations of assault after video posted online; Fiji government says alleviating poverty is a priority; Also in Fiji, a politician says police are hindering her campaign… Audio
NZ steps up focus on West Papua
West Papua under the spotlight in New Zealand where parliamentarians have called upon the new President of Indonesia to commit to genuine media freedom in West Papua. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 August 2014
Kiribati President says Fiji land investment for future; Fiji unveils new ballot boxes; Solomons flood victims must help themselves; new PNG betelnut deal could create more problems; and in sport… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 1 August 2014
Fiji campaigning in full swing; also in Fiji, youth beef up the Sodelpa party's campaign; West Papuan participation in economic development still low; Guam about to extradite a Russian cyber crime… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 31 July 2014
PNG PM says Govt stable and there for the long-term; Tahiti opinion stoked by Flosse case; 45,000 teachers could strike in PNG; NZ thinktank to combat human trafficking; Sport: PNG's Commonwealth gold… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 31 July 2014
Tahiti opinion stoked by Flosse case; 45,000 teachers could strike in PNG; NZ think tank to combat human trafficking; Palau opens Forum with call for leaders to get to work; Fiji Electoral Commission… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 28 July 2014
The Pacific's bigeye stocks have been critically depleted; Academic says Pacific Islands Forum is going through a 'turbulent' phase; Victims of Tonga's cyclone need more food and housing; Lingering… Audio
Solomons still lacking a local police chief
Public perception that there are no suitable local candidates for police commissioner linger in Solomon Islands. Audio
Appointment of an Australian as Solomon Islands Police Chief
The former Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says he supports the appointment of an Australian as his country's new Police Commissioner. Audio
Reconciliations mark Vanua'aku Pati direction
The Vanua'aku Pati continues to reconcile with other national parties in the Vanuatu's fragmented parliament. Audio
Tonga Democrats at a crossroads
Tonga's Democratic Party is at a crossroads as it dumps a third of its MPs shortly before the country's general election. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 19 July 2014
Further changes to electoral system caste doubt on Fiji elections; The Cook Islands Party has won an absolute majority after the election; Tonga Democrats at a crossroads; Ethicist warns of risk to… Audio
