Don Wiseman
New Zealand looking at foreign aid spending
The New Zealand foreign aid programme is undertaking a line-by-line review of its activities. Audio
Aus Govt told it must act over issues with PALM labour scheme
There are grave concerns for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility, or PALM, scheme, with numbers down dramatically and thousands claiming asylum. Audio
NGO hopes Fisheries will move on transshipment, monitoring
The Pew Charitable Trusts international fisheries group has two key goals going into next week's annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Suva. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 16 November 2024
Kia orana in Tagata O Te Moana - RNZ Pacific's wrap of the week's key news events - The Pacific is being blunt at the COP 29 meeting in Azerbaijan, what happens at Papua New Guinea's Porgera gold mine… Audio
The ongoing struggle to stop illegal logging in PNG
Civil society groups and community representatives from across Papua New Guinea say the government must take action to end the widespread abuse of Forest Clearance Authorities, or FCAs. Audio
The need to find other occupations for Porgera illegal miners
The violence at Porgera in Papua New Guinea which claimed a number of lives and saw homes destroyed has been brought under control by a beefed up security presence. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 9 November 2024
Kia orana this week in Tagata o te moana...the Pacific reacts to the Trump victory....soaring maternal health concerns in Kiribati....the Cook Islands again raises its desire for its own… Audio
No basis for human body parts trafficking in PNG
Police in Papua New Guinea's second biggest city, Lae, are working to uncover a criminal gang that's methodically attacking and seizing goods from exporters. Audio
Initial report into Bougainville's Panguna
A full report into the impact of the Panguna Mine in Bougainville is to be made public later this month. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 2 November 2024
Talofa lava this is tagata o te moana f rom RNZ Pacific...I'm Don Wiseman and today New Caledonia finds itself at a turning point......the plight of migrant workers into New Zealand...the UN and the… Audio
Pacific leaders meet diverse groups in New Caledonia
Pacific leaders appreciative of being able to meet with diverse groups in New Caledonia. Audio
PNG govt urged to bring down high cost of living
PNG academic suggests changes that could have immediate and dramatic effects in easing the country's high cost of living. Audio
Conditional deal for funding of NRL club in PNG
More details have emerged about an Australian government plan to help fund the establishment of an NRL rugby league club in Papua New Guinea Audio
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
