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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 November 2018
International help could be called to maintain security during Bougainville's referendum; Vanuatu's coalition government faces one of its toughest challenges yet; agencies try to address a lack of… Audio
Bougainville to seek foreign help with security during vote
The Autonomous Bougainville Government is planning to ask countries in the region to provide a security team to provide safety during the region's key referendum process. Audio
Vanuatu's govt faces one of its toughes challenges yet
The coalition government in Vanuatu is facing one of its toughest challenges yet, after the ouster of two ministers and increasing talk of yet another motion of no confidence. Audio
Midwifery shortage big problem in Vanuatu says Unicef
The United Nations Children's Fund in Vanuatu says it is working with the government to increase the number of midwives and nurses being trained in the country. Audio
PNG elections may get worse unless ID system adopted
A candidate from last year's Papua New Guinea general election is urging the country to adopt a national ID-based voting system before the next poll. De Kewanu, the former MP for Mendi in Southern… Audio
Revolution in Pacific tuna fisheries promoted by FSM
The Federated States of Micronesia has unveiled a plan that they say could revolutionise the management of tuna fishing in the region, particularly long line fishing. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 6 November 2018
The French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, spent a brief period in New Caledonia yesterday following the territory's vote on independence; an Australian government minister says there is going to be… Audio
French PM makes brief visit to New Caledonia post vote
The French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, spent a brief period in New Caledonia yesterday following the territory's vote on independence. Audio
Australian minister says Pacific workers numbers surging
An Australian government minister says there is going to be a huge surge in the number of Pacific workers getting temporary work in Australia. Audio
Half of Fiji women turn down medical care for cancer
A new report from Fiji's Women's Rights Movement says up to fifty per cent of women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer will not follow up with further medical care and treatment. Audio
Auckland University creates new Pacific leadership role
A New Zealand academic says his appointment to a new Pacific leadership role will pressure other universities in the country to follow suit. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 5 November 2018
New Caledonians vote to stay wth France, while the pro-independence side is energised by Sunday's referendum result; Fiji election seen as truer test of democracy than 2014 polls; Solomons beekeepers… Audio
New Caledonia's pro-independence side energised by referendum
New Caledonia has voted against independence from France, with 57 percent voting for the status quo in Sunday's referendum. However, the smaller than expected margin of victory for the… Audio
Fiji election seen as truer test of democracy than 2014 polls
Fiji's upcoming election is being seen as a truer test of democracy for the country than the 2014 polls which were the first after eight years of military rule. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 5 November 2018
Solomons beekeepers are desparate for help to stop an invasive pest; transition global energy systems is seen as a great opportunity; little progress has been made in addressing the issue of swamped… Audio
Solomons beekeepers desperate for help to stop invasive pest
Beekeepers in Solomon Islands are desperate for help to stop an invasive pest called the Asian honey bee. Audio
Global energy systems' transition a great opportunity
Delegates at a major international energy summit have described the global transition away from fossil fuels as a massive opportunity for innovation and growth. Audio
Little progress in move from swamped Bougainville atolls
The Carterets are remote low lying atolls off Bougainville and for many years have been faced with the impact of climate change swamping them. Audio
Drone operator points to their worth in Vanuatu
The founder of the drone company contracted to trial vaccine delivery in Vanuatu says the move could be a game-changer for healthcare in the region. Audio
New book shines light on women working in Solomon Is prisons
Women working in the Solomon Islands prison system are celebrating the launch of a new book documenting their stories from the past thirty years. Audio
