Johnny Blades

RNZ International's Johnny Blades travels to PNG to find out who is benefitting from that nation's resource development boom Audio

International corporations are lining up to cash in on Papua New Guinea's wealth in minerals, gas, forestry and fishery reserves. Audio

An investigation is underway in Papua New Guinea into the plane crash which has killed 28 people. Audio

People in the town of Tari in Papua New Guineas Southern Highlands say their way of life is being ripped apart by the Liquified Natural Gas project in the remote region. Audio

A Papua New Guinea court will tomorrow consider a legal challenge to several top level appointments, including that of the acting Prime Minister Sam Abal. Audio

Claims are persisting that Fiji's role as chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group is a breach of the body's founding principles. Audio

The Palau government is reconsidering an agreement to have the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd provide maritime surveillance in its waters after receiving a counter offer from Japan. Audio

Radio New Zealand International journalist introduces the Sauseina String Band from Tuvalu. Audio

Questions remain over whether Pacific island states are going to sign up to some of the major trade deals which are currently the subject of intense negotiations. Audio

Arrangements are being finalised for the repatriation of about 400 Port Moresby-based West Papuan refugees to Indonesia next month. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Ideas takes a comprehensive look at Indonesia's Melanesian territory of Papua on the 40th anniversary of its annexation. The people of the province, formerly known as West Irian, have all the while… Audio

Indonesian police in Papua have begun searching for gunmen they say killed two employees of the US mining giant Freeport in separate attacks at the weekend. Audio

Papua New Guinea's government has been accused of profiting while ordinary people lose their money to gaming machines and online gambling. Audio

Soldiers are reported to be defying diplomatic and military protocols by violating international border agreements with PNG. Audio

Winston Peters, says it's 'astonishing' that Fiji has suspended talks with the group monitoring its progress. Audio

More details have surfaced this week of Papua New Guinea government links to a Taiwan diplomatic cash scandal. Audio

An Airport VIP lounce is reportedly being used by officials to sneak foreigners into the country. Audio

Geologists are watching part of the South Pacific after a series of strong earthquakes struck in quick succession overnight. Audio

Despite aid from New Zealand, Vanuatu is struggling with its prison service. Audio