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Operation continuing to recover bodies trapped in Papua mine
A major emergency operation is continuing in Papua to recover bodies trapped in a mine. Audio
Vanuatu minister pursues dubious land leases
Vanuatu's Lands Minister is trying to flush out the Lands Ministry of those involved in dubious leases of state land under a preferential access process used by the former Minister. Audio
The Phocea returns to Noumea
The megayacht which was detained for ten months until recently in Vanuatu and then sailed to New Caledonia before departing for Thailand has had to turn back to Noumea. Meanwhile issues regarding the… Audio
The Phocea returns to Noumea
The megayacht which was detained for 10 months until recently in Vanuatu and then sailed to New Caledonia, before departing for Thailand has had to turn back to Noumea. Meanwhile, issues regarding the… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 16 May 2013
Marshall Islands water advisor says drought situation dire; PNG teachers worried about overcrowded classrooms; Samoa prepares to lift turkey tail ban; Major hunt underway for notorious PNG bank… Audio
Major hunt underway for notorious PNG bank robber
A major manhunt is underway in Papua New Guinea for the country's most notorious bank robber, William Kapris, who has escaped from the country's main prison along with at least three others. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 15 May 2013
West Papua independence leader could be charged by Indonesian police; More aid agencies help drought stricken Marshall Islands; Fiji economist uninvited from USP press freedom celebrations; French… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 14 May 2013
Tonga employers group fears new law will cripple businesses; Pacific academics developing online course on early Pacific history; North Tarawa becomes open defecation free; The acting Solomons police… Audio
Decision on West Papuan MSG membership bid approaches
The prospect of West Papuan membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group appears close. Audio
Decision on West Papuan MSG membership bid approaches
The prospect of West Papuan membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group appears close, ahead of the grouping's annual leaders summit next month. Audio
Dateline Pacific Evening Edition for 10 May 2013
Freedom of religion another threat to West papuans, Papua shootings prompt calls for Pacific and US to cut military ties, CNMI prosecutor wants an arrest warrant for former governor Fitial, ADB gives… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 May 2013
Tahiti tussle over UN decolonisation bid; Fiji police anger Chinese community with human trafficking allegations; American Samoa chief stands firm despite village ban; Subpoenaed CNMI journalist says… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 8th May 2013.
The idea of a Pacific media ombudsman aimed at instilling confidence; Severe drought situation on Marshall Islands elevated to state of disaster; The Tahoeraa complete stunning comeback win in French… Audio
Aus Defence White Paper released with reduced funding
A look at ramifications for the Pacific Islands region in the new Australia Defence White Paper. Audio
Australia's Defence White Paper fitted for but not with money
A look at ramnifications for the Pacific islands region in the new Australia Defence White Paper. Audio
French Polynesia election results
Gaston Flosse's Tahoeraa complete stunning comeback win in French Polynesia election. Audio
Stunning comeback victory by Tahoeraa Huiraatira
Gaston Flosse's Tahoeraa complete stunning comeback win in French Polynesia election. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 7 May 2013
The Tahoeraa complete stunning comeback win in French Polynesia election; Former PM criticises Vanuatu Government's Nationwide tour; an analyst says Australia's Defence White Paper fitted for but not… Audio