Don Wiseman
Record number of women vie for Bougainville parliamentary seats
There is a record 34 women candidates contesting this week's election in Bougainville. Audio
Bougainville's quest for independence remains top issue
The dominant issue going into next week's election in Bougainville is a little different from the last election five years ago. Audio
Bougainville's Toroama unfazed ahead of next week's election
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says he's not feeling the pressure as he seeks a second, five year, term in office. Audio
Economists assess PNG's economy over 50 years
Economists from the University of Papua New Guinea and the Australian National University have published an assessment of the PNG economy's first 50 years. Audio
Bougainville election soon approaching
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region goes to the polls on Thursday 4th September to elect 45 MPs and a president from 404 candidates. Audio
Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control
Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control. Audio
PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence
PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence. Audio
From the classroom to Bougainville parliament.
Elizabeth Palin is one of five women standing in the Bougainville North women's reserved seat. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 16 August 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 9AM on 16 August 2025 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 16 August 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 8AM on 16 August 2025 Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 7AM on 16 August 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 7AM on 16 August 2025 Audio
Democrats hope Tonga King rethinks foreign ministry takeover
In Tonga advocates of democracy are hopeful the King will reconsider taking control of foreign affairs. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 6AM on 16 August 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 6AM on 16 August 2025 Audio
Tagata o te Moana 16 August 2025
This week dengue continues its march in Samoa; The King of Tonga is undoing democratic reforms; Vanuatu's security and economic deal with Australia is closer; also today Pacific heart health, outsidie… Audio
New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy
The King of Tonga, Tupou VI is being asked not to sign legislation that would end parliamentary control of two key ministries. Audio
Mother and son standing again in Bougainville election
Five years ago Therese Kaetavara chose to go down the same path as her son, Emmanuel Carlos Kaetavara, and seek a seat in the autonomous Bougainville parliament. Audio
