Johnny Blades
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 January 2017
The PNG govt is warned a major security operation in the highlands is not a long-term solution; There are claims in Guam that the Catholic Church is rewarding a priest who protected an Archbishop… Audio
Warning security operation in PNG is not a long-term solution
There are warnings that a major security forces callout to Papua New Guinea's Hela province will not provide a long-term solution to ongoing tribal fighting. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 24 December 2016
Flood-hit Fiji has a massive clean-up to deal with over Christmas; Solomons' police are standing by to re-arm; Mass demonstrations across West Papua and beyond lead to treason arrests; Inflation fears… Audio
PNG quake strong and long, but leaves minimal damage
Papua New Guinea's National Disaster Management Office has confirmed there was little damage from the large earthquake in the weekend. Audio
Refugees on Manus Island join local cricket competition
Refugees stuck on Manus Island are joining in a local cricket competition and as Johnny Blades found out, this week's cricket tournament is a welcome distraction for the men from the prolonged mental… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 December 2016
Inflation threat after PNG central bank prints money; Heavy rain continues to lash Fiji, causing flooding and landslides; Villagers stranded in one part of Fiji say they're running low on food… Audio
Seismic volatility a part of life in PNG
There have been no reports through yet of significant damage or casualties from a big earthquake in Papua New Guinea on Saturday night. Audio
More violent unrest in PNG's Hela province
The capital of Papua New Guinea's Hela province is in lockdown after another tribal fight involving automatic guns and drive-by shooting caused damage and terrified locals on Sunday as tari has again… Audio
Refugees stuck on Manus relish chance to play cricket
A cricket tournament underway on Manus Island involving refugees stuck on the Papua New Guinea island also has a team of locals playing in it, and provides a welcome distraction to the long, torturous… Audio
Refugees stuck on Manus relish chance to play cricket
A cricket tournament underway on Manus Island involving refugees stuck on the Papua New Guinea island also has a team of locals playing in it, and provides a welcome distraction to the long, torturous… Audio
Vanuatu businesses to get better access to cruise ship market
Vanuatu businesses which sell handicrafts, cosmetics, and food products will now be able to vend their wares on board visiting P&O cruise ships. Audio
Major demonstrations staged in Papua
: The weekend saw major demonstrations by West Papuans as part of the global Human Rights Day. Audio
Arrests at rallies in Papua to mark Human Rights Day
There have been big demonstrations in West Papua to makr Human Rights Day and to demand a referendum about self-determination for the Indonesian province. Audio
Fear of unfairness in approaching PNG election
Papua New Guinea's opposition leader says there are ominous signs for those hoping for free and fair elections next year. Audio
