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PNG heading towards social breakdown - opposition MP
A Papua New Guinea opposition MP, Bryan Kramer, accuses the government of borrowing beyond its means to spend on infrastructure projects in Port Moresby in preparation for hosting APEC while… Audio
Kiwi reports on two years travelling in Bougainville
New Zealander Adam Constanza has seen much more of Bougainville than just about anyone else from his homeland, after travelling throughout the region for the past two years. Audio, Gallery
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 August 2018
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate; A former Cook Islands Health Minister says it's time for the country to increase its health… Audio
PNG: Picking up the pieces six months on from earthquake
Nearly six months on from a major earthquake in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, affected communities remain in desperate need of help. February's magnitude 7.5 quake in Hela province killed at… Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Governor of PNG's capital to keep pushing boundaries
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has defended his promotion of healthy living programmes and city clean-ups, and says he will keep pushing boundaries. Audio
PNG quake disaster response a huge logistical challenge
Nearly six months since a magnitude 7.5 quake struck Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, response efforts are transiting from the relief phase into one of recovery. Affecting several provinces, the… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 14 August 2018
Fiji's government is remaining tight-lipped regarding its involvement with a South Korean church whose leader has been arrested for enslavement; Yumi Sanap Strong, which means let's stand strong… Audio
Digital stories aim to tackle sorcery violence in PNG
Yumi Sanap Strong, which means let's stand strong together, is an initiative to tackle sorcery related violence in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 August 2018
Many communities in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region remain traumatised and in need of help nearly six months on from a major earthquake; the head of the Samoa Nurses' Association says she will… Audio
Lasting trauma for PNG's quake-affected communities
Many communities in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region remain traumatised and in need of help nearly six months on from a major earthquake. Audio
Three quarters of child sex crimes in PNG never make trial
The Papua New Guinea criminal justice system is working to improve the way it prosecutes family and sexual violence crimes involving children. Audio
PNG police to probe beating of teen
Papua New Guinea's police chief has ordered an investigation into a police beating which was captured on film and viewed widely on social media. Amnesty International's also calling for a full… Audio
PNG eyes main chance as APEC approaches
Papua New Guinea is preparing to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, leaders summit in November. Audio
YWAM medical ships bring a unique aid service to PNG
While the Pacific has in recent weeks welcomed medical ships from both China and the United States, the Youth with a Mission medical ships are in Papua New Guinea year round. Audio
Logging and food security under scrutiny in Moresby
Papua New Guinea's government is under scrutiny as a series of APEC senior officials meetings gets underway this week in the capital. Audio
Workshop to strengthen PNG Justice system
The Papua New Guinea criminal justice system is working to improve the way it prosecutes family and sexual violence crimes involving children. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 August 2018
The Nauru 19 have to wait another month to learn their fates; A stoush over an Illinois food chain appropriating Hawaiian culture; Grave concerns for refugee children who need medical attention in… Audio
PNG Electoral Commissioner's case thrown out
Electoral Commissioner's lawyer fails to comply with court directives which sees case thrown out.
Bougainville may be about to get shortwave radio back
There are plans in Papua New Guinea to restore shortwave radio services in Bougainville Audio
