Don Wiseman
PNG prime minister defeats motion of no confidence
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape has easily defeated a vote of no confidence brought by the opposition. Audio
Prominent Kiwi to be moderator of Bougainville impasse
The involvement of former New Zealand Governor General Sir Jerry Mataparae in leading the Bougainville Peace Monitoring Group is the key factor in him being brought in as a moderator to try and solve… Audio
After nine months finally PNG to hold confidence vote
On Thursday MPs in the Papua New Guinea Parliament will be presented with a motion for a vote of no confidence in Priime Minister, James Marape. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 7 September 2024
This week....China exerts its influence at the Pacific Forum...Pasifica attend the Tangihanga of kiingi Tuheitia in numbers....The Pacific is embracing Starlink...cops going bad in Fiji...Winston… Audio
New Australian visa seems a resounding success
Australia's new access category for aspiring migrants from Pacific Island countries appears to be off to a great start. Audio
PNG parliament meets and another no confidence vote emerges
The Papua New Guinea parliament is sitting this week and top of the agenda is again the plan by the opposition to try and remove the Prime Minister James Marape. Audio
China's reaction at PIF not 'surprising' - academic
China's reaction at PIF not 'surprising' - academic Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 1pm for 3 September 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 31 August 2024
I'm Don Wiseman and today the Pacific Islands Forum summit, the next stage of the Kiribati election process ....deep sea mining drawing closer, there's upset in PNG after a journalist is shut out of a… Audio
Papua New Guinea parliament set to resume
The Papua New Guinea parliament is set to resume on Tuesday next week and again for the opposition it is a chance to try and unseat the James Marape administration. Audio
Kiribati first sitting of new parliament on 13 Sept
Kiribati' first sitting of new parliament on 13 Sept. Audio
Critical Morobe bridge replaced 'temporarily' after flooding
The Papua New Guinea province of Morobe has been inundated over the past several months, culminating in severe flooding that has taken lives. Audio
New Kiribati MP weighing up party options
The new Kiribati Parliament will include five women MPs for the first time - we speak with one of the newly elected members. Audio
Tonga going down to the wire on PIF accommodation
The Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is just days away from opening in Nuku'alofa in Tonga, and frantic efforts are still needed to ensure visitors are housed. Audio
Tight race for urban seats in Kiribati election
Preliminary election results in Kiribati are showing close contests for constituencies in and around the capital Tarawa, but the opposite in outer island electorates. Audio
Pacific leaders push for visa-free regional travel
Leaders in the Pacific are seeking freer movement of people within the region. Audio
