Dominic Godfrey
Unions want Japanese company to settle all worker entitlements
As Yazaki winds down its operation in Samoa, workers look to ensure they receive all entitlements due as well as new employment. Audio
A family owned NZ manufacturer, Fero, is setting up in Samoa
A new manufacturer is setting up in Samoa to take advantage of the skilled work force abandoned by Yazaki EDS. Audio
Samoa PM backs villagers banning Chinese opening shops
Village councils in Samoa are banning would-be Chinese investors from opening general stores in the villages. Audio
Samoa PM backs village rights to ban foreign businesses
Samoa's prime minister backs village councils in a move to stop direct foreign-owned competition with local small businesses. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 August 2017
Anti-nuclear and climate change activists have paid tribute to a man descirbed as a giant of history and an elegant climate warrior; The opposition in Fiji has called for the suspension of visa free… Audio
Protests on Manus as Australia's High Court makes ruling
Protests continued on Manus this week as Australia's High Court confirmed the legal status of the detention centre while Canberra continue moves to close it down. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 August 2017
Tonga eliminates tropical disease after three centuries; Eighty voters called in Cook Islands by-election; Call for improved financial oversight in Tonga government; Ceasefire in place after… Audio
Tokelau helicopter purchase part of plan NZ were aware of
Tokelau's suspended general manager of public service says last year's controversial purchase of helicopters was self-funded by the territory and had nothing to do with New Zealand. Audio
8am World, Pacific and Sports News for 12 August 2017
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
7am World, Pacific and Sports News for 12 August 2017
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
6am World, Pacific and Sports News for 12 August 2017
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
5am Pacific Regional News and Sport for 12 August 2017
The latest Pacific regional news and sport. Audio
Lawyer: Aus govt to blame for latest refugee death on Manus
A human rights lawyer says Australia's government is responsible for the latest death of a refugee on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island and will likely be responsible for more. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 10 August 2017
A Guam mayor says people on the island have put their faith in God and the US military to protect them North Korean missile attacks; Bougainville has again called on the Papua New Guinea Government to… Audio
Peaceful protests on Nauru met with violent arrests
Peaceful refugee protests on Nauru have been met with violent arrests following revelations about Australia's resettlement agreement with the US. Audio
New Zealand examines PACER Plus before ratification
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee is examining the PACER Plus trade and aid agreement prior to making final ratification recommendations to Parliament. Audio
Pacific countries step up battle against the plastic bag
Pacific countries are moving to ban plastic after publicity around the "garbage patch" in the south-west Pacific. RNZ Pacific's Dominic Godfrey reports. Audio
Pacific countries step up battle against the plastic bag
Pacific countries are looking at a variety of tools to step up the battle against the ubiquitous plastic bag. Audio
News about New Zealand for 4 August 2017
A summary of news around New Zealand over the past week. Audio
Norfolk Island business struggles under the yoke of Canberra
A Norfolk Island importer says his and other businesses have been struggling with compliance and red-tape since Australia shut down the autonomous legislature a year ago. Audio
