Don Wiseman
Bougainville throws down a gaunlet to PNG over independence
The Autonomous Bougainville Government's minister in charge of implementing independence, Ezekiel Masatt, says the region is demanding more certainty on the issue. Audio
The ongoing trauma nearly 30 years after Bougainville war
Fighting in the Bougainville/Papua New Guinea civil war officially ended in 1997 with the Peace Agreement signed in 2001, but many in the region continue to suffer severe trauma. Audio
PNG's ongoing struggles with its National ID card
The Papua New Guinea Government wants to have everyone on their National Identity card system by the country's 50th anniversary on 16 September 2025. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 10AM on 22 February 2023
RNZ Pacific News at 10AM on 22 February 2023 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 22 February 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 22 February 2025 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 22 February 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 22 February 2025 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 7AM on 22 February 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 7AM on 22 February 2025 Audio
RNZP notes the achievements of journalist Jemima Garrett
Australian journalist Jemima Garrett has worked in the Pacific for nearly 40 years. Audio
RNZ Paciific News at 6AM on 22 February 2025
RNZ Paciific News at 6AM on 22 February 2025 Audio
New Caledonia primed to discuss new statute
New Caledonia primed to discuss new statute to replace Noumea Accord. Audio
Norfolk Island's ongoing quest for a return of self-government
One of the Pacific territories participating at this week's Pacific Islands Political Studies Association meeting in Wellington is Norfolk Island. Audio
Covid response failed to meet Pasifika needs - report
Research on the impacts of Covid-19 clearly shows high death rates among Pacific people in Aotearoa and the need to provide better support in the future. Audio
Scientist in line for a gong
A scientist with New Zealand's Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, or NIWA, who has worked on early warning systems for Pacific Island nations is nearing the end of a very long career. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 15 February 2025
Kia ora! This week on Tagata o te Moana: The Cook Islands versus Wellington, Vanuatu has a new leader, a Pacific beauty pageant judge is accused of fiddling the votes and a Fiji MP shrouded in… Audio
Bank of PNG Governor investigated for money laundering
The Pacific investigative journalism organisation, has revealed that the governor of Papua New Guinea's central bank, the Bank of PNG, was the subject of a police money laundering investigation. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 11AM on 13 February 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 11AM on 13 February 2025 Audio
International relations expert on NZ/Cook Is spat
An international relations specialist at Victoria University of Wellington, Dr Iati Iati, says New Zealand needs to ensure it doesn't become unhinged over the spat with the Cook Islands. Audio
