Don Wiseman
Tagata O Te Moana for 18 May 2024
We go behind the causes of the New Caledonian violence, ....highlight the commemorations of the arrival of the first indentured Indian labourers in Fiji 145 Years ago...the building of the biggest… Audio
Deadly riots in New Caledonia
French police reinforcements have been brought in to regain control as Nouméa prepares for another night of violence after several deaths over five days. Audio
Bougainville releases draft constitution for public feedback
The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission are preparing to give Bougainvilleans living away from home a chance to have their say about the constitution. Audio
Bougainville and Port Moresby agree to bring in moderator
Papua New Guinea has agreed to a Bougainville Government request for a moderator to be brought in to solve an impasse over the autonomous region's independence aspirations. Audio
CNMI's Saipan to lose a key tourist hotel
The slump in the Japanese tourism market is seen as the key reason for one of the two main hotels on the Northern Mariana's island of Saipan shutting its doors. Audio
UN closely involved in struggle to curb PNG violence
The United Nations seeks international assistance to help Papua New Guinea overcome increased tribal violence. Audio
Real Tonga operator interested in working with Lulutai
The Tonga Government has responded to criticism from King Tupou VI over its operation of troubled Lulutai Airlines. Audio
Australia releases details of new Pacific Visas
Pacific people who want to move to Australia now have a chance to be one of 3,000 people to join a ballot for the Australian Engagement Visa. Audio
Pacific journalists reflect on the state of the media
Pacific journalists reflect on the state of the media. Audio
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant. Audio
Former Kiribati president says decision to deport judge is a 'farce'
Kiribati's first president, Sir Ieremia Tabai, says the decision by the government to deport Judge David Lambourne from the country is a farce.
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Business Innovation Hub set up in Bougainville
Business Innovation Hub set up in Bougainville Audio
Concerns raised as PNG fails to set up human rights body
Concerns raised as PNG fails to set up human rights body. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 27 April 2024
Dengue in Samoa; a new approach to elections mooted in Solomon Islands; PNG to look to Africa on how to contain illegal guns; and containing emissions from plastics. Audio