Indonesia
Indonesia quake: Hikers trapped on mountain after landslides
Rescue teams are working to evacuate more than 100 people trapped after landslides cut off escape routes on an Indonesian tourist island.
MSG no place for West Papua talks - director general
Melanesian Spearhead Group director general Amena Yauvoli says political discussions about West Papua don't belong in the organisation.
PNG's West Sepik governor wants to boost cross-border trade
The governor of Papua New Guinea's West Sepik province is seeking to boost agricultural trade with neighbouring Indonesia.
PNG and Indonesia hold border talks
Papua New Guinea's and Indonesia's foreign Ministers are meeting today to discuss border issues.
Investigation launched after hundreds of crocodiles slaughtered in Indonesia
Villagers armed with knives, hammers and clubs killed the crocodiles in revenge for a crocodile attack that killed a man in West Papua. Video, Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 17 August 2019
The Pacific Islands Forum summit ended in confusion last night, with disagreement over the strength of commitments to combating climate change. The day-long leaders' retreat again highlighted the… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 July 2018
A defence expert says New Zealand's new military aircraft will be a step up for search and rescue in the Pacific; An umbrella organisation for civil society groups in Vanuatu is putting the focus on… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 16 July 2018
Young West Papuans are tired of ongoing political conflict; New Zealand's international aid and development efforts under scrutiny; Vanuatu's newly established women's political party, Leleon Vanua… Audio
West Papuans tired of ongoing political conflict
A West Papuan from Nduga regency says young people are tired of repeated violence triggered by politics in Indonesia's Papua region. Audio
Freeport-McMoRan divests of Papua operation
The mining company Freeport-McMoRan has signed an agreement to proceed with divestment of its lucrative mine operations in Indonesia's Papua province.
Hostilities continue in Nduga, Papua
Indonesian security forces in Papua province have engaged in more gunfire exchanges with an armed wing of the Free West Papua Movement.
Solomons police defend removing Morning Star Flag
Solomon Islands police have defended removing a West Papuan flag from outside the Indonesian stall at the Melanesian Arts Festival in Honiara. Audio
Raid on Papuan students due to planned film screening, say police
Police in Indonesia say they raided a student dormitory in the East Java capital of Surabaya on Saturday because Papuan students were allegedly planning to screen the film Bloody Biak.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 July 2018
Indonesia's Papua has been described as a human rights "black hole"; Nauru has banned Australia's public broadcaster from attending this year's Pacific Islands Forum; A social media campaign alleging… Audio
Papua one of Indonesia's 'black holes' for human rights - Amnesty
Amnesty International says Papua is one of Indonesia's "black holes" for human rights.
Indonesian search teams locate boat one week after it sunk
Indonesia's search and rescue team has located a sunken ferry in Sumatra's Lake Toba, nearly one week after the vessel sank in bad weather with almost 200 people onboard.
Gold mines in Papua using illegal workers: report
Hundreds of Chinese nationals have reportedly been found working illegally in gold mines in Indonesia's Papua region.
West Papua desk established in New Zealand
A West Papua desk has been opened in New Zealand, as a hub for organising events, hosting international guests and raising awareness about issues around independence aspirations of West Papuans and… Audio
New hub reflects NZ grassroots support for West Papua
A growing grassroots solidarity network has prompted the establishment of a West Papua Desk in New Zealand.
Rumbling raises alert at Indonesia's most active volcano
Indonesia's most active volcano has shown danger signs with a series of small eruptions, and authorities have ordered villagers living on its slopes to leave and hikers to stay clear.
