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Dateline Pacific evening edition for 7 May 2018
The French president aims to balance China in the Pacific; Violence hampers post-quake aid delivery in PNG; Mixed feelings on the Vanuatu's Ambae Island as the government continues to ponder another… Audio
Violence hampers quake aid in PNG
An ongoing security crisis in Papua New Guinea's Hela province is preventing many earthquake-affected communties receiving relief. Audio
PNG quake disaster response trucks on despite big challenges
The head of Papua New Guinea's main team responding to the Highlands earthquake disaster says so far the response has been as good as can be expected. But Bill Hamblin says there are ways that PNG's… Audio
PNG planning minister says govt focussed on growing economy
After years of reduced revenues, Papua New Guinea's National Planning minister says that growing a more diverse economy is the government's priority. Audio
Authorities struggle to halt tribal killings in PNG's Tari
Police in Papua New Guinea's Hela province say five more people have been killed in tribal fighting in the capital Tari in the past week as both police and tribal leaders struggle to control warring… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 30 April 2018
Sixty years after Britain conducted its largest nuclear test in Kiribati, veterans continue to demand recognition and compensation; Concern over baby deaths in Fiji hospitals; Touted as an economic… Audio
Melanesian police forces to assist PNG with APEC security
Melanesian Spearhead Group countries are considering deploying police to Papua New Guinea later this year to assist with security for the APEC summit.
LNG project has negligible value for PNG - report
A report into a huge liquefied natural gas project in Papua New Guinea says the country has not benefitted from it. Audio
Sport: Australian leads halfway at PNG Open
A second straight round of six under par has thrust Australian golfer Scott Arnold into the lead at the halfway stage of Papua New Guinea Open.
Sport: Australia and Vanuatu qualify Youth Olympics in hockey
Australia and Vanuatu have qualified for the Youth Olympics in men's and women's hockey with a day to spare at the Oceania Qualifier in Port Moresby.
Sport: PNG Hunters tipped to return to form
Burleigh Bears rugby league coach Jimmy Lenihan expects the Papua New Guinea Hunters to be back among the Queensland Cup front-runners in the near future - he just hopes the revival doesn't start this…
Flights into Komo in Hela in PNG resume two months after quake
Flights into Komo airfield in Papua New Guinea's Hela Highlands have resumed after repairs to damage caused by the February 26 earthquake.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 April 2018
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio
PNG quake victims still needing basic supplies
World Vision says it will help to restore water supplies and other infrastructure among the earthquake hit communities in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands. Audio
Local ICT brains seen as key to PNG growth
Papua New Guinea's information and Technology sector says government support and faith in local capacity are needed for local entrepreneurship to grow. Audio
PNG Minister claims millions of govt funds in secret accounts
Papua New Guinea's Finance Minister has revealed more than US$300 million is sitting in secret trust accounts without any government control.
Sport: Fiji and Samoa qualify for 2019 Netball World Cup
Samoa and Fiji have qualified for the 2019 Netball World Cup after victories in Auckland last night.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 16 April 2018
Pacific states instrumental in 'historic' decision in shipping industry; Purpose-built evacuation centres planned for Fiji; Budget cuts cause of HIV drugs shortage in PNG; A union leader says PNG… Audio
Budget cuts cause of HIV drugs shortage in PNG
The National AIDS Council of Papua New Guinea says budget cuts are behind a critical shortage of anti-retroviral drugs in the country and there is no immediate solution to the problem. Audio
Sport: PNG 7s battle against odds
The Papua New Guinea men's sevens team are bracing for another challenging weekend at the Commonwealth Games.
