Don Wiseman
Bougainville waiting on sign off of broader role
The Bougainville Government says a joint understanding has been reached with Papua New Guinea to broaden the role of their new independent moderator, former New Zealand Governor General, Sir Jerry… Audio
Veteran Pacific journalist assesses the state of New Caledonia
Islands Business journalist, Nic Mclellan, is in New Caledonia for the first time since the rioting began on May 13th. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 19 October 2024
Faka alofa lahi atu....this is tagata o te moana from RNZ Pacific...I'm DW and this week Samoans want compensation for the damage caused by Manawanui...Niue is marking 50 years of self government...we… Audio
Fiji employer groups warnings amid employment law reforms
Employer groups in Fiji have sounded alarm bells over new laws which could result in significant job losses, business closures, and erode investor confidence. Audio
PNG electricity company threatens to pull plug on Port Moresby
A former Papua New Guinea prime minister wants answers after a major power provider threatened to pull the plug on Port Moresby. Audio
New Bougainville bank for women and mothers
The Mama Bank by women for women ensuring ladies have savings and don't lose finances to husbands or partners. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 10AM on 12 October 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 10AM on 12 October 2024 Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 12 October 2024
Today on Tagata o te Moana: An update on HMNZS Manawanui...A former Solomons provincial premier is charged over anti China protests....a New Zealand aid success story .....the cyclone threat this… Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 12 October 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 12 October 2024 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 12 October 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 12 October 2024 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 7AM on 12 October 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 7AM on 12 October 2024 Audio
Bougainville cocoa boom - an aid success story
The surge in cocoa prices around the world is having a dramatic impact in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, and an aid project has played a key role. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 6AM on 12 October 2024
RNZ Pacific News at 6AM on 12 October 2024 Audio
Tonga still to announce who is heading key ministries
Tonga's Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala's presence with the Tonga delegation at last week's South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting in Auckland has further fuelled concerns over a ministerial row… Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 5 October 2024
Mixed reaction over France's PM handling of NCAL crisis; Pacific Defence Ministers are warning the region is not a testing ground for long-range missiles; PNG Govt must deal with legacy issues of… Audio
PNG Govt must deal with legacy issues of tribal violence
A Papua New Guinea academic says the tribal violence emanating from resource projects won't end until the government steps in and resolves long standing leacy issues. Audio
New PINA boss to scrutinise foreign news funding bodies
The new head of the Pacific Islands News Association, or PINA, is concerned at international funding bodies encroaching on the region's journalists. Audio