Don Wiseman
Tagata o te Moana for 10 May 2025
Is Samoa closer to an election? An ex-pat judge in Kiribati gets another shot in court, why is Australia planning to recruit soldiers in PNG, New Zealand police involvement in curtailing drug… Audio
Improving work conditions for Fijian garment workers
A New Zealand civil society group aiming to improve the lot of workers around the Pacific and Asia, has this week welcomed a Fiji union official to Wellington to discuss the plight of garment industry… Audio
Transparency says PNG Govt must tackle corruption
In the wake of his resounding defeat of a vote of no confidence last month Transparency International Papua New Guinea is calling on Prime Minister, James Marape, to take action over corruption. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 3 May 2025
Talofa lava! This week on Tagata o te Moana: There are calls in Tonga for a rethink of the Sabbath Observance Laws; Tinian Island, in the Northern Marianas, was a pivotal site for US Forces in WW2 and… Audio
Calls in Tonga to rethink observance laws
Concern is mounting in Tonga at the Sabbath Observance Laws which ban many activities on Sundays. Audio
Carving a future for Bougainville
Bougainville wood carver Joe Dutuona spent April in New Zealand, learning a little of this country and introducing local artists to Bougainvillean culture. Audio
PNG health officials to address overcrowding in hospital
Papua New Guinea Health Minister Elias Kapavore and other health officials have been summoned by the Prime Minister to meet this Friday to address issues such as overcrowding. Audio
NZ police providing assistance in Bougainville for 20 years
New Zealand Police have been providing assistance to the Bougainville community policing initiative for 20 years. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 26 April 2025
Halo oketa! First up this week on Tagata o te Moana: What's behind the growing assertiveness by the Bougainville Government; A report details systemic issues in the Solomon Islands election process… Audio
More spending on defence will hurt foreign aid - researcher
There are concerns in Australia that as more emphasis goes on defence spending foreign aid will suffer. Audio
