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PNG wants to engage with NZ agriculture
PNG wants to engage more with New Zealand's agriculture sector, the chair of the Papua New Guinea - New Zealand Business Council says.
PNG's West Sepik governor wants to boost cross-border trade
The governor of Papua New Guinea's West Sepik province is seeking to boost agricultural trade with neighbouring Indonesia.
Healthcare in PNG's Western Province under strain
Health services in Papua New Guinea's Western Province are showing further signs of strain. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 24 July 2018
We hear about the strain on health services in PNG's Western Province; A Palau airline finds itself in the middle of a stoush between China and Taiwan; 20 years after one of the region's worst natural… Audio
Health services in PNG's western province show further strain
Health services in Papua New Guinea's Western Province are showing further signs of strain after the closure of Daru hospital due to a shortage of basic supplies Audio
20 years since one of the Pacific's worst natural disasters
This week has marked the 20th annivesary of an horrific tsunami which struck part of the coast of West Sepik, killing about 2,200 people. Audio
Wabag to be venue for Kandep election petition in PNG
The Papua New Guinea town of Wabag has been confirmed as the venue for the hearing of a court petition regarding the Kandep election result.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 July 2018
The head of the Fiji Times is to retire; Final Cooks election result weeks away; Vulcanologists and a Red Cross team has been to the Vanuatu island of Ambae following fresh volcanic activity which… Audio
US resettlement continues as Australians protest
Twenty-three more refugees, who were detained by Australia on Nauru, flew to the United States yesterday to be resettled a day after thousands of Australians took to the streets.
Air Niugini resumes flights to Buka
Air Niugini has resumed flights to Buka in northern Bougainville.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 July 2018
A defence expert says New Zealand's new military aircraft will be a step up for search and rescue in the Pacific; An umbrella organisation for civil society groups in Vanuatu is putting the focus on… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 16 July 2018
Young West Papuans are tired of ongoing political conflict; New Zealand's international aid and development efforts under scrutiny; Vanuatu's newly established women's political party, Leleon Vanua… Audio
PNG provincial governors discuss greater autonomy
Papua New Guinea's provincial governors are again discussing hopes for greater autonomy for various provinces.
PNG leader expansive on Pacific trade during Fiji visit
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O Neill, is optimistic Pacific countries can work together to create a free and more open trading environment.
Solomons get apology for Bougainville war intrusions
A South Bougainville MP has apologised to Solomon Islands for the anxiety, armed intrusions and atrocities during the Bougainville crisis.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 10 July 2018
Anti-plastic campaigners in Vanuatu set sights on new targets; Pacific young leaders recognised by the Queen; Claims that the New Zealand curriculum failing to reflect Pasifika identity, and… Audio
MP sure final Bougainville referendum issues will be sorted
The MP for South Bougainville in the Papua New Guinea national parliament is confident that outstanding matters will be sorted at a special Joint Supervisory Board meeting at the end of this month. Audio
PNG's PM visits Fiji
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O'Neill has been welcomed in Fiji for his first official visit since being elected in 2012.
Tagata o te Moana for 7 July 2018
A documentary aimed at creating awareness about the effects of climate change on nations has triggered a political debate in Kiribati; Pacific Media Alliance says a ban imposed by Nauru on ABC… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 July 2018
Indonesia's Papua has been described as a human rights "black hole"; Nauru has banned Australia's public broadcaster from attending this year's Pacific Islands Forum; A social media campaign alleging… Audio
