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PFF says Fiji Times search warrant 'heavy handed'
The Pacific Freedom Forum says the search warrant executed at the Fiji Times newspaper last week could further erode the right of free expression in Fiji. Audio
More women MPs needed to fight corruption in PNG
Participants in Papua New Guinea's Practice Parliament for Women say more female MPs would reduce government corruption. Audio
Sport: Cook Islands Rugby League dispute could reach High Court
A Cook Islands rugby league club could invoke legal action after it was sanctioned for fielding a player contracted to another club. Audio
Fiji joins New Zealand in banning dirty cargo ship
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has stopped an Indonesian cargo ship from entering Fijian waters after it was ordered to leave New Zealand. Audio
New human rights training for PNG police
New human rights training for police in Papua New Guinea emphasises the responsibilities of police during this year's general election. Audio
West Papuan claims Australia deported him to PNG
A West Papuan English teacher, who claims to have escaped persecution to an Australian island, says he was deported to Port Moresby. Audio
Australian actors silent on detained refugee performer
New Zealand actor Oscar Kightley has voiced his support for a campaign to free a performer from Australian detention on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 February 2017
Fijians still struggling a year after cyclone Winston; a disability forum calls for a more inclusive Pacific; Melanesian women are encouraged to run for office; Tonga dialysis plans frustrated by… Audio
Melanesian women encouraged to run for office
A political communicator from Washington DC is empowering Melanesian women to run for office. Audio
West Papua media access still fettered - PFF
The Pacific Freedom Forum says media access to West Papua is still obstructed as Indonesia prepares to host World Press Freedom Day. Audio
Deported refugee to plead not guilty
The lawyer representing Loghman Sawari says his client will plead not guilty to the charge of supplying false information for the purpose of obtaining a passport. Audio
World in Sport for 15 February 2017
This week the World in Sport looks at... the rugby community mourns the death of former All Black Sione Lauaki, Tongan skier Kasete Skeen prepares for the World Championships, Samoa's softballers risk… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 14 February 2017
Self censorship in Fiji media remains a problem; Persistent rain in Solomon Islands wipes out crops and causes flooding; Fiji's cocoa industry is thrown a lifeline; A National Ocean Summit planned for… Audio
Manus Island refugees say they're worthy of American mercy
Manus Island refugees say they're being punished by Australia for escaping persecution with indefinite detention. They are asking President Trump to overturn the ban on refugees and say they're no… Audio
