Don Wiseman
What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence
As the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville prepares to elect a new government, front and centre is the issue of independence. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 9 August 2025
This week on Tagata o te Moana from RNZ Pacific with Don Wiseman; Samoans turn to traditional remedies to try and overcome dengue; Bougainville's path ahead as it pushes towasrd independence; Tonga is… Audio
"It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election
RNZ Pacific has been speaking with the candidates lining up to become President of Bougainville when the autonomous region of Papua New Guinea holds its election on 4 September 2025. Audio
Bougainville group prepare women candidates for elections
A Bougainville advocacy group that is a champion for women in the region has been running training workshops to prepare women candidates for next month's election. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 10AM on 2 August 2025
RNZ Pacific News at 10AM on 2 August 2025 Audio
Bougainville election day challenges
This year's Bougainville election will be a one day poll involving hundreds of workers across the region. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 26 July 2025
This week on Tagata o te Moana, great news for Pacific climate change campaigners; Winston Peters says the Cooks Govt needs to ask its people whether they still want citizenship; Dengue extends its… Audio
Bougainville woman minister confident of second term
One of the first women to hold an open seat in Bougainville, Theonila Roka Matbob, says she has a lot of confidence going into her second election. Audio
Widespread change pushed by Bougainville presidential candidate
Longtime Bougainville politician, Joe Lera, wants to see widespread changes in the way the autonomous government runs. Audio
NZ photographer's poetic journey into PNG
48 years ago a young New Zealand photographer took herself off on a brief solo journey into the remote Papua New Highlands. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 19 July 2025
In Tagata o Te Moana this week Sam Kauona is again vying to become President of Bougainville. An agreement is signed that may end the political impasse in New Caledonia. Nauru gets closer to a… Audio
Bougainville's Kauona says he'll win presidency
Sam Kauona is a former leader of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army who wants to become President of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region. Audio
Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data
Problems resulting from a cyber attack on Tonga's Health Information System look to have been resolved. Audio
Bougainville MP switching from women's reserved seat
The Bougainville elections, which happen once every five years, are underway. Audio
