Johnny Blades
Dateline Pacific for 29 October 2020
Tonga's Justice Minister unmoved by criticism of amendment; Pacific nations at forefront of anti-nuclear breakthrough; New Bougainville government encouraging youth into business.
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…Pacific nations at forefront of anti-nuclear breakthrough
Pacific Islands countries have played a key role in making the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons come into force. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 28 October 2020
Pacific Forum approaches decision day on top job; Australia called on to provide dignified Pacific immigation pathway; Tensions rise over sale of New Caledonia's Vale plant. Audio
Tensions rise over sale of New Caledonia's Vale plant
Tension is rising again in New Caledonia over the sale of the Vale nickel plant after last month's planned purchase by New Century Resources of Australia was abandoned. Audio
PNG corrections working to prevent deadly prison breaks
Papua New Guinea's Correctional Services are planning new measures to prevent jailbreaks. Audio
Mobile phone use a key to social contact in PNG
Mobile phones are a key way of families staying in contact across far-flung remote provinces in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 19 October 2020
Melanesian musicians use mobile phones to reach audience; Book project highlights the cultural journeys of Pacific women in NZ. Audio
Melanesian musicians use mobile phones to reach audience
Mobile phones have become an increasingly significant tool for producing and sharing music in Melanesia. James and Roslyn Koisen are a musical duo based in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay province… Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 17 October 2020
More Solomon Islanders contract Covid-19; Covid-19 outbreak getting 'out of hand' in French Polynesia; Sexual exploitation of children rife in Fiji: reports; Pacific Island culture gains ground during… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 16 October 2020
Fiji's constitution, military coups under scrutiny amid independence milestone; Pacific Island culture gains ground during Bledisloe Cup; Call for better pastoral care for Pacific workers in… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 15 October 2020
New Caledonia congress head suggests territory could become state associated with France; Sexual exploitation of children rife in Fiji: reports; Australian migration policy leaves Pacific people in… Audio
Australian migration policy leaves Pacific people in limbo
A former Papua New Guinea judge, who was an Australian before PNG gained independence in 1975, says Australia's migration system is badly managed and reflective of institutionalised racism. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 14 October 2020
Call for Pasifika health boost from next NZ govt; NZ keeps Pacific in mind with vaccine deal; Early childhood centres closed under new Solomons Covid restrictions; A new report on the value of global… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 13 October 2020
President infected as Covid-19 outbreak gets 'out of hand' in French Polynesia; End of life bill highlights how healthcare is failing Pasifika, says youth advocate; Two former prime minister contest… Audio
PNG and Indonesia working to settle Torasi River border issue
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force Commander says PNG officials are working with Indonesian counterparts to reach an understanding about where exactly the border is located after concerns Indonesia's… Audio
