Walter Zweifel
Fiji's military government abolishes great council of chiefs
Fiji's military government has done away with the Great Council of Chiefs. Audio
Fiji regime announces constitutional consultation process
Fiji's military regime has announced its plan for consultations on a new constitution as part of the run-up to elections, promised for 2014. Audio
Pacific Correspondent - Walter Zweifel
News Editor for Radio NZ International, Walter Zweifel talks with Nine to Noon about recent traction gained by the West Papuan independence movement that is looking for recognition in a world that… Audio
President Sarkozy's speeches welcolmed in New Caledonia
The French president Nicolas Sarkozy has called for compromise among politicians in New Caledonia to avoid a resurgence of the unrest which scarred the territory in the 1980s. Audio
French minister visits New Caledonia
The French overseas territories minister is due in Noumea this week to facilitate talks that should restore political stability in New Caledonia. Audio
French Polynesia's president cuts trip to Paris short
French Polynesia's president, Gaston Tong Sang, has cut short his visit to Paris after the pro-independence opposition Union For Democracy lodged a no confidence motion in an attempt to oust his… Audio
Pacific Tsunami warning update
Walter Zweifel from Radio New Zealand International has been monitoring the tsunami risk in the Pacific Islands. Audio