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Travellers warned to immunise against measles as cases increase
New Zealand's Ministry of Health is reminding travellers to make sure they are immunised against measles following outbreaks overseas. Audio
Young Pacific leaders challenged to make a difference
Young leaders from the Pacific were in Fiji last week to talk health, education, climate change and other issues. But some of these outstanding people say they still struggle to find their voice. Audio
NZ union looks to explain role in RSE for Pacific countries
New Zealand's Amalgamated Workers Union has been seeking to clarify the role it can play for seasonal workers from Pacific Island countries with the governments of their home countries. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition 11 March 2019
Thousands more midwives are needed to improve PNG's horrendous maternal mortality rate; Bougainville and PNG commit to collaborate on the independence referendum; West Papua leaders who criticise… Audio
Thousands more midwives needed to help PNG
Two thousand women are dying every year during pregnancy and childbirth in PNG, a new report estimates. Audio
Bougainville and PNG commit to collaborate on vote
The Bougainville president says he and the PNG prime minister have reached agreement on how they can work together on the referendum process. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 March 2019
We look at Vanuatu's ambitious plan to quadruple the number of visitors to the country in a decade; West Papua leaders who criticise military operations there are facing prosecution; the experience of… Audio
Vanuatu aims to quadruple visitor numbers in next decade
Vanuatu is aiming to quadruple visitor numbers to the country over the next 10 years. Audio
Military operations in Papua problematic
West Papuan leaders who criticise military operations in Papua province risk prosecution, according to Indonesia's security forces. Audio
Racism revealed in NZ health advisory groups
Maori and Pacific health workers are experiencing racism from government advisory groups, a study shows. Audio
Tongans urged to look to their culture in fight against violence
Tongans should look within their culture and the church for ways to fight family violence, a Pacific academic says. Audio
Tattoo combs may have been invented in Tonga - research
The use of traditional tattooing combs may have been invented in Tonga, according to new scientific research. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 5 March 2019
A New Zealand delegation is confronted by sea level rise in Kiribati; court procedings reopen into Papua New Guinea's deadliest maritime disaster; the search for a new name for the Cook Islands… Audio
Kiribati continues to wrestle with climate impacts
As public discussion on climate change and ways to arrest its impact continue around the world, one of many low-lying atolls in the Pacific wrestles with the issue right now. Audio
Court proceedings into PNG's Rabaul Queen disaster re-open
Court procedings have been reopened into Papua New Guinea's deadliest maritime disaster. Audio
Cook Islands launches name change committee
A government-backed committee in the Cook Islands is looking into finding a Cook Islands Maori name for the country. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 4 March 2019
Bougainville delays its referendum on independence; a probe into public enterprises has been announced for Tonga; negligence blamed as Solomons disaster continues; with the sea rising, Marshall… Audio
Bougainville's referendum on independence delayed
Bougainville MP says people not surprised that the date for the referendum has been put back four months. Audio
Public enterprise probe underway in Tonga
Tonga's Ombudsman has announced he is conducting an enquiry into allegations of poor administration by the Boards of Public Enterprises. Audio
Negligence blamed as Solomons disaster continues
The premier of Rennell, in Solomon Islands, is urging the owner of a ship that's spilled more than a hundred litres of oil to help the local people affected by the disaster. Audio
