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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 29 January 2014
New legislation strengthens role of custom institutions in land deals; American Samoa fishing association feeling hopeful about industry; Acting Premier of Niue says he's not worried about a motion of… Audio
Pacific Speakers of parliament look to engage more
Speakers of parliament from a number of Pacific nations which are part of the Commonwealth meet to discuss ways that these young and developing parliaments can become more effective democratic… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 24 January 2014
China confirms to assist Fiji for this year's elections; Fiji's Electoral Commission chairman names 'pressing' priorities; Unease in Niue over four day working week for public servants; US$3.5 million… Audio
8pm Pacific Regional News for 21 January 2014
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
Deported Nauru magistrate rejects govt statement on dismissal
The deported Nauru magistrate has rejected the government statement on reasons for his dismissal. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 22 January 2014
Tongan government officially calls for international humanitarian aid; Deported Nauru magistrate rejects govt statement on dismissal; Vanuatu braces for larger dengue outbreak; Fiji politicians ask… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 January 2014
Fiji tuna industry 'beyond a crisis'; Visa requirements for Chinese visiting Tahiti to ease; Serious concerns about rule of law in Nauru amid sacking; Tonga officials look at medium and long-term… Audio
PNG Speaker stands firm on artefact removal despite high-level outrage
PNG Speaker stands firm on ongoing plans to remove cultural artefacts from parliament building despite an outrcy and signs he may face legal action over it. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 19 December 2013
Aus banks stopping remittances to Pacific unjustified; Cyclist claims his West Papua comments distorted in Jakarta; Transparency International calls for prosecutions over Vanuatu passport debacle; The… Audio
PNG Speaker defends his plans for reformation of parliament
PNG's Speaker of parliament defends his plans to remove artefacts from the parliament building amid a public outcry and claims that he is destroying the country's cultural heritage. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 18 December 2013
PNG Speaker defends his plans for reformation of parliament; Carteret Islanders want Bougainville move but house building slow; Business owners in Vanuatu worry that new occupations added to the list… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 December 2013
Damning report on Australia's offshore asylum seeker centre; PNG solar charging stations for cellphones will mean more business; Satellite to deliver cheap high speed internet to Pacific; Niue offers… Audio
PNG Catholic conference slams speaker over carvings removal
Papua New Guinea's Catholic Bishops' Conference warns about a rise in fundamentalism after PNG's parliament speaker orders removal of traditional carvings from the iconic parliament building's facade.
…Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 december 2013
PNG Catholic conference slams speaker over carvings removal; Pacific takes joint approach to settling maritime boundaries; A reconciliation between the Solomon Islands government and Weather Coast… Audio
