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Plan to expand Vanuatu cabinet encounters pushback
Vanuatu's parliament is to have a special sitting tomorrow to debate the Prime Minister Charlot Salwai's proposed expansion of the size of cabinet. Audio
Displaced Papuans too traumatised to return to Nduga
Papuan villagers displaced from their Central Highlands regency have rejected proposals for them to return home. Due to ongoing armed conflict in Nduga regency, over 2000 local people have fled to… Audio
Unresolved issues emerge over major PNG marine project
Papua New Guinea's Planning Minister has announced that the government is to sign a major Chinese Exim Bank loan to kickstart the Pacific Marine Industrial Zone project. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 21 March 2019
Over one hundred dead and ten thousand displaced by Papua floods; Vanuatu remembers founding father, Donald Kalpokas; A vigil in South Auckland to remember those lost in last Friday's Christchurch… Audio
Over 100 dead and 10,000 displaced by Papua flood
The death toll from flash flooding and landslides in Indonesia's Papua Province has risen to 104. Nearly ten thousand people in Jayapura regency have been forced from their homesas a result of this… Audio
Indonesian approach in Papua lacks understanding, says academic
A Papuan academic says Indonesia's approach to development in his homeland shows a lack of understanding about Melanesian culture. Yamin Kogoya says development is hindered in Papua bgy the presense… Audio
Death toll from Papua flooding rises as evacuations continue
Indonesian officials say the death toll from flooding and landslides in Papua has risen to 89, while dozens of people remain missing. Indonesian disaster and environmental agencies have blamed… Audio
Fiji mourns nationals killed in Christchurch mosque attacks
New Zealand's Fijian community is reeling after three of its members were killed in Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch. The terrorist attacks, which killed at least 50 people, have also been… Audio
Message of tolerance as Fiji reels from mosque attacks
New Zealand's Fijian community is reeling after three of its members were killed in Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch. The terrorist attacks, which killed at least 50 people, have also been… Audio
Displaced Papuans who fled to Wamena in desperate situation
Papuan villagers displaced by armed conflict in the Highlands are desperate for food, shelter and basic needs. Since late last year Papua's Central Highlands has been the focus of the most serious… Audio
US and NZ still committed to PNG electricity project
New Zealand and the US say they are committed to the Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership despite the PNG government's awarding of major energy contracts to Chinese companies without open and… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 14 March 2019
PNG's worsening battle against tuberculosis; Call for PNG deep sea mining licenses to be cancelled; The Northern Marianas Government is planning to re-settle Pagan, the territory's northern most… Audio
PNG's East New Britain hampered by more flooding
Heavy rains have again caused widespread flooding and landslides in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province. Audio
NZ union looks to explain role in RSE for Pacific countries
New Zealand's Amalgamated Workers Union has been seeking to clarify the role it can play for seasonal workers from Pacific Island countries with the governments of their home countries. Audio
Military operations in Papua problematic
West Papuan leaders who criticise military operations in Papua province risk prosecution, according to Indonesia's security forces. Audio
Military operations in Papua problematic
West Papuan elected leaders who criticise military operations in Papua province risk prosecution, according to Indonesian security forces officials. However humanitarian concern is growing for… Audio
