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PNG opposition eyes chance to remove PM
Papua New Guinea's opposition is hoping to have a vote of no-confidence in prime minister Peter O'Neill in parliament next month. Audio
Concern for villages amid conflict in Papuan Highlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says it's deeply concerned about the welfare of innocent civillians in Papua's central Highlands where a large military operation is underway in pursuit… Audio
More drought struggles for PNG's South Fly district
People in Papua New Guinea's drought-stricken South Fly district need to be vigilant to get through the next couple of months with little water, the local MP says. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 18 December 2018
Quakes follow eruption on Vanuatu's Ambrym; Pacific anti-violence initiatives seen as global model; Fiji election rules finally being tested; New Caledonia talks in Paris echo divisions; Bougainville… Audio
Fiji election rules finally being tested
Having Fiji's electoral system being tested in court will benefit the country, according to an academic. Audio
PNG's fraud squad says Paraka case not over yet
The head of Papua New Guinea's police fraud squad says the case against the lawyer Paul Paraka is not over yet. A ruling by a senior committal court magistrate this week meant that 27 charges of… Audio
PNG lawyer seeks revenge after charges dropped
After dozens of charges of conspiracy, theft and money laundering laid against him were dropped this week, Papua New Guinea lawyer Paul Paraka says he will pursue charges against anti-fraud detectives… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 December 2018
Figures show Pacific people who migrated to New Zealand as adults are more resilient to mental health issues than other Pasifika; PNG landowner group defends Porgera lawsuit; The Deputy Prime Minister… Audio
Violence and crime surge in PNG's sunny Alotau
Additional police are being deployed to Alotau, the capital of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay province, to respond to a surge of unrest. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 10 December 2018
Australia accused of crimes against humanity on Nauru and Manus; Pacific people are backing calls for mental health services to be overhauled; Tuna Commission set to decide on skipjack levels; Climate… Audio
Call for PNG govt to disclose cost of APEC for taxpayers
A Papua New Guinea MP says the government must table a detailed report on how much public money was spent on hosting APEC, and on what items. Audio
PNG opposition alleges deceit over 2019 budget
Papua New Guinea's opposition has accused the Treasurer Charles Abel of deceit in his 2019 national budget. Audio
PNG govt under pressure after security forces storm parliament
Papua New Guinea government is under pressure after unrest at parliament by security forces gripped the capital Port Moresby yesterday. Audio
Papua New Guinea police, soldiers storm parliament, demand pay
It seems that while the Papua New Guinea government found the money to buy a fleet of Maseratis to taxi Apec leaders to their summit in Port Moresby last week, it didn't have enough left over to pay… Audio
