Johnny Blades
Is PNG's government committed to tackling corruption?
A Papua New Guinea MP has been jailed for corruption and the Government is to set up a corruption commission but just how committed is it to ending the prevasive practice. Audio
20th anniversary of volcanic eruption in PNG's Rabaul
This year is the 20th anniversary of the volcanic eruption which devastated Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Pacific fishing vessel observers playing vital role
The man who oversees the work of fishing vessel observers in the Pacific says a greater sense of professionalism is being imparted on those tasked with monitoring catches. Audio
Border incursions a sign that West Papua also a PNG issue
PNG opposition leader says Indonesian military incursions into his electorate and attacks on his people and their rights are symptoms of the unresolved issue of West Papua's political status. Audio
More Pacific islands approached over asylum seeker problem
Australia lobbies more Pacific Island nations to help "shoulder the burden" of its asylum seeker issue. Audio
Australia's Asylum Seekers
The Australian government is looking to more Pacific Island nations for help to "shoulder the burden" of the country's asylum seeker issue. This comes amid ongoing problems at the existing asylum… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 24 March 2014
Media get a rare glimpse inside Manus asylum seeker centre; RSE scheme workers in NZ benefiting from financial literacy seminars; NGO disaster planning helps save lives in Vanuatu during Lusi; Women's… Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 22 March 2014
Australia's asylum seeker arrangement with PNG - Media gets rare glimpse inside Manus facility; Views sought on a replacement document for the Pacific Plan; Preliminary surveys prepare Bougainville… Audio
Solomons PM supports engagement with Indonesia on West Papua
Solomon Islands Prime Minister looks to work with Indonesia as Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders explore solutions to the issue of West Papua. Audio
Divisions emerging in PNG government over fiscal management
Divisions emerging in PNG government over fiscal management as Prime Minister Peter O'Neill pushes for a controversial loan. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 19 March 2014
Views sought on replacement document for Pacific Plan; Nauru opposition wants Justice Minister to go; Nurses in Vanuatu getting desperate for pay; Plan to set up a TV station in Bougainville to… Audio
Solomon Islands PM emphasises governance reforms
Solomon Islands Prime Minister identifies governance reforms as integral to the development of his country, particularly the rural communities. Audio
Polye and Duma remain committed to PNG govt despite sackings
Two political parties whose leaders have been sacked from key roles by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill remain committed to the ruling coalition. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 March 2014
Call to rationalise Pacific aid spending to improve delivery; Vanuatu nurses face uncertainty over pay resumption; Up to 40 percent of Pacific households are living in poverty; A Pasifika organisation… Audio
Fiji's new military commander will uphold constitution
The new head of Fiji's military insists that he intends to stay out of politics and concentrate on upholding the country's new constitution. Audio
