Koro Vaka'uta
Tongan upheavals dent hopes for more women in politics
Last month's dissolution of Tonga's Parliament by royal decree brought forward the elections by a year, and with it hope for some, that historic change could be on the way. Audio
Corrections reviewing double bunking criteria
Repeat sex offender William Katipa has been found guilty of 14 charges including sexual violation and threatening to kill following a jury trial at the High Court in Auckland. Now, because of that the… Audio
Tonga's snap election dampens women's representation hopes
Last month's dissolution of Tonga's Parliament by royal decree brought forward the elections by a year, and with it hope for some, that historic change could be on the way. Audio
Tongan King's dissolution seen as part of democratic process
Political commentators in Tonga believe that last month's dissolution of Parliament by royal decree is not a sign democracy is failing in the kingdom. Audio
Tongan elections officials rushing to prep for early vote
The Supervisor of Elections in Tonga says his office is rushing to get the country ready for a vote a year before schedule, after last week's royal dissolution of parliament was accompanied by an… Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 31 August 2017
Today we hear from our reporter in Tonga. Audio
Pohiva OK with dissolution of Tongan parliament
Tonga's interim prime minister 'Akilisi Pohiva seems at peace with his term being cut short by the dissolution of parliament, and the call for early elections. Audio
Calm after Tonga's political turmoil
The first commoner elected as Tonga's PM, 'Akilisi Pohiva, seems resigned to the fact his tenure as the longest serving parliamentarian is about to end. RNZ Pacific's Koro Vaka'uta is in Nuku'alofa. Audio
Pohiva OK with dissolution of Tongan parliament
Tonga's interim prime minister 'Akilisi Pohiva seems at peace with his term being cut short by the dissolution of parliament, and the call for early elections. Audio
Tonga to upgrade disaster management systems
Tonga's government is to spend $US25 million on upgrading its disaster management systems. Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 24 August 2017
Today we hear from our correspondent in the Northern Marianas, Mark Rabago. Audio
Samoa PM stops weekly police press briefings
Samoa's Prime Minister has ended the weekly police media briefings because of the negative light the media shone on the country. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 22 August 2017
Flaws in PNG deportation process are to be raised; A call for the Solomons to create 10000 jobs annually; The Ulu of Tokelau endeavours to rope his public servants into line; An academic says… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 21 August 2017
Papua New Guinea's prime minister urged to make good on promise over suspicious land deal; New Zealand's Maori Party says it has a strong Pacific focus ahead of election; Free condoms in Fiji hotspots… Audio
9am World and Pacific Regional News for 12 August 2017
The latest world and Pacific regional news. 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
9am World, Pacific Regional and Sports News for 11 August 2017
The latest World, Pacific Regional and Sports News Audio