Amelia Langford
Pacific NGO says 'huge task' ahead to tackle plastic waste
A grass-roots NGO in the Cook Islands is warning there is a 'huge task' ahead to tackle plastic waste and other marine pollution in Pacific waters. Audio
UN declares 'War' on ocean plastic
Environmental groups in the Pacific are calling on governments and businesses in the region to join the United Nations' global campaign declaring war on ocean plastic. Audio
Kiribati sends 'strong message' by rejecting Russian proposal
A Pacific academic says Kiribati has sent a 'strong message' by rejecting a Russian businessman's investment proposal, which included a demand for sovereign rights to three of its uninhabited islands.
…ADB warns Palau facing 'urgent' infrastructure challenges
The Asian Development Bank says Palau is facing urgent infrastructure and environmental challenges due to its booming tourism industry. Audio
Ocean advocacy group warns of 'trans-shipping' dangers
An environmental group dedicated to ocean conservation is warning Pacific nations to be alert to the threat of what's called trans-shipping, which can mask illegal fishing. Audio
Pacific Disability Forum's focus on more inclusive Pacific
The Pacific Disability Forum is meeting in Samoa this week to focus on building a more inclusive and equitable Pacific for people with disabilities. Audio
Kiribati Catholic Church: Romanov empire 'in the past'
The Catholic Church in Kiribati says it won't support a Russian businessman's plans to revive the Romanov empire in Kiribati, saying it doesn't make any sense. Audio
Samoa moves toward compulsory ECE
Samoa's Ministry for Education plans to make early childhood education compulsory, saying that it will be of both academic and social benefit to the country. Audio
Controversial film on PNG squatters wins at FIFO
An Australian documentary following the struggle of a PNG community battling against commercial developers has been internationally recognised. Audio
Efforts underway to revive Fiji's ravaged cocoa industry
Efforts are underway in Fiji to revive the country's cocoa industry, one year on from Tropical Cyclone Winston. Audio
UN in contact with PNG over refugee's welfare
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is in contact with the Papua New Guinean authorities over the welfare of an Iranian refugee. Audio
Amnesty brushes off comments by Fiji AG
Amnesty International has brushed off comments made by Fiji's Attorney-General about the group's latest report into human rights in Fiji. Audio
Nuclear Workers Association cautious over compensation change
Nuclear Workers Association in French Polynesia cautious about celebrating moves to change law compensating victims of nuclear weapons testing. Audio
SPC lauds Tuvalu over human rights focus
Tuvalu leads the way in the Pacific by establishing a national human rights plan. Audio
Vietnam War vet challenges US over Agent Orange
Vietnam War veteran calls for US Military to come clean over allegations of Agent Orange use on Guam. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 2 February 2017
Critics fear a bill making Samoa a Christian state could give rise to intolerance; Save the Children welcomes an apology from the Australian Government over Nauru, The French authorities in New… Audio
Scientist discovers underwater eruption in Tonga
New Zealand scientist discovers submarine eruption near the mainland of Tonga, after looking at satellite images. Audio
Govt warned against keeping asylum seekers in Mt Eden
The Government is being warned that detaining asylum seekers in prison is dangerous and it's just matter of time before someone takes their own life. Audio
Focus on Politics for 19 February 2016
The Government earmarked $2m for emergency housing in Auckland in September last year but that money still hasn't been spent. The funding is intended to provide an extra 120 emergency housing places a… Audio
How can the govt speed up urgent housing response?
Power Play - $2m that was set aside for emergency housing in Auckland is still in government coffers. Amelia Langford asks how the government could speed things up.
