Walter Zweifel
The French president makes his first visit to New Caledonia
The French president Emmanuel Macron is making his first visit to New Caledonia this week - six months before the territory's vote on independence from France. Audio
Run-off Tahiti elections clouded by claims of foul play
Campaigning in second round of French Polynesia election muddied by abuse claims. Audio
Tradewinds for 1 May 2018
Papua New Guinea's LNG project falls short of its promise; Bougainville mining plans are still alive; TV is to make an entry in Kiribati; Suggestions for talks about a Tokelau air service. Audio
Tradewinds for 24 April 2018
Retooling Papua New Guinea's financial system; Fiji's struggle after repeated floods; Shipping industry and its challenge to cut emissions; Opportunities for PNG's tourism sector Audio
Tapura wins first round of French Polynesia election
Ruling Tapura Huiraatira wins most votes in first round of French Polynesia's election of a new assembly. Audio
Tradewinds for 17 April 2018
Mining is off the agenda in Bougainville; a Pacific push to cut shipping industry emissions; Alleged wage theft in Papua New Guinea; Another airline wants to fly to Norfolk Island. Audio
Tahiti woman told not to challenge China
A French Polynesian woman has been advised by the French authorities in Tahiti not to challenge Chinese diplomats occupying her mother's property illegally. Audio
Tradewinds for 10 April 2018
AirBnB pushes into the Cook Islands; Changes to the pension entitlement in New Zealand's realm countries; Concern about aid use in Solomon Islands. Audio
China diplomats accused of squatting in Tahiti
China's diplomats in French Polynesia are accused of illegally occupying premises in Tahiti. Audio
Foul play claimed in registering Tahiti election candidates
Claims of intimidation and obstruction in the run-up to French Polynesia's election. Audio
Tradewinds for 3 April 2018
Calls on Australia to expand its seasonal workers programme for the Pacific; Cook Islands tourism to deal with sexual harassment claims; an Australian couple distraught about investing in Fiji. Audio
Tahiti election lists leave out Flosse
French Polynesia's election lists are ready but veteran leader Flosse remains banned. Audio
9am World, Pacific Regional and Sports News for 26 March 2018
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Tradewinds for 27 March 2018
Samoa's coconut oil farmers celebrate strike deal; Claims of illegal prescription drugs on sale in Bougainville; Fiji's green bonds hailed as an example; a machine has been invented to deal with… Audio
11am World, Pacific Regional and Sports News for 26 March 2018
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