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Constitutionality of Papua's Act of Free Choice to be tested
A group of West Papuans has applied for a judicial review of the process by which the former Dutch New Guinea was incorporated into Indonesia. Audio
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Fuel market investigations and banning letting fees
Each sitting day in the House MPs argue about bills that want to grow up and become laws. Here's what they’ll work on this week. Audio
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From 'ponytail-gate' to alleged cover-ups: inside the role of government watchdogs
Unhappy with a government's release of info? Need to blow the whistle on corruption? Take your grievances to the Ombudsman - New Zealand's independent government watchdog. Audio
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New Pacific conference series launched in NZ
Audio 19 Feb 2018The University of Auckland launches a three part Pacific conference series with part one exploring Samoan traditional leadership, customary land tenure and religious rights. Audio
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Call for Nauru to retain access to Australia's High Court
There is opposition to the Nauru government's plans to drop the Australian High Court as the last court of appeal for Nauruans. Audio
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Bougainville makes strides as it prepares for referendum
The Bougainville agency charged with preparing the region for a referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea is already looking beyond the vote scheduled for June 2019. Audio
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Call for Bougainvilleans to look at independence options
Audio 11 Sep 2017Australian academic, Professor Ted Wolfers, says it is vital that people on Bougainville hold a dialogue about independence and the nature of any independence they may want. Audio
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Fiji Constitution Day sparks renewed calls for a review
Audio 11 Sep 2017Fiji's Citizen's Constitutional Forum says there's still much disagreement over the country's constitution. Audio
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In Tonga, a government bent on reform may have pushed too hard
Audio 30 Aug 2017A Tongan academic says the Pohiva government may have provoked Parliament's dissolution by pushing reform efforts too hard. Audio
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Bougainville and PNG called on to talk out issues
An Australian academic says both the Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments should sit down and sort out concerns over funding. Audio
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Crisis- who runs the country?
June 1984 and a drunken decision late one night leads to a snap election. Sir Robert Muldoon's ruling National Government is thrown out of office and David Lange's reforming Labour Party voted in. But… Audio
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Action needs to follow Fiji's talk of ending torture - Amnesty
Audio 5 Dec 2016Amnesty International says there are positive signs that Fiji may be taking steps to end a culture of torture and brutality in the security forces. Audio
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PNG looks to implement Sorcery National Action Plan
Audio 16 Nov 2016A three day conference in Papua New Guinea this week aims to activate a government plan to overcome sorcery-related violence. Audio
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Moana Jackson - a new constitution for Aotearoa
On Waitangi Day this year Matiki Mai Aotearoa - the independent working group on constitutional transformation - launched its report: He Whakaaro Here Whakaumu Mo Aotearoa. It is the culmination of… Audio
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Vanuatu leader seeks to usher in reforms, bridge gap
Audio 12 Sep 2016Vanuatu's deputy prime minister says consultations around planned constitutional reforms are on track as his party seeks to bridge the generation gap with younger ni-Vanuatu. Audio
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Pacific countries still adjusting to political systems
An expert on the law of small island countries says Pacific nations are still adjusting political systems. Audio
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Tough legal challenges remain for Pacific women
Audio 6 Jul 2016Law students in New Zealand say women still face tough legal challenges throughout the Pacific. Audio
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PNG anti-corruption officer sees light at the end of the tunnel
A leading Papua New Guinea anti-corruption officer says he has faith in the judiciary to be able to rule fairly on myriad cases before the courts related to a major fraud case. Audio
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Myanmar - A Democracy Under Construction
Audio 13 Mar 2016Insight travels to Myanmar to find out how democracy is unfolding after decades of harsh military rule. Audio, Gallery
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American Samoa's status hangover of 'Jim Crow' laws says lawyer
Audio 24 Dec 2015A group of five American Samoans are hoping to take their case for United States citizenship to the Supreme Court in Washington. Audio
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Fiji's Human Rights Commission talks complaints
Audio 14 Dec 2015The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says it has received 284 complaints since it was re-established in May this year. Audio
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Focus on curbing criminality in Bougainville's Buin
Audio 20 Oct 2015The police in Bougainville are calling on chiefs in the Buin region to step up to counter the lawlessness there. Audio
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Will we have the information we need in 2030?
A new project backed by six public organisations is asking whether New Zealanders will have enough information for society to succeed in the near future. What is it they're worried about? What's the… Audio
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Queen Salote Tupou III Lecture 2014
Malia Viviena 'Alisi Numia Taumoepeau, Tonga's former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, offers reflections on law, democracy, Pacific traditions, and Tongan political culture. Audio
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CCF has 'high hopes' for Fiji's new Commission
Audio 23 Feb 2015Fiji's Citizens Constitutional Forum says it holds high hopes for the country's new Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission. Audio
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Papua New Guinea police force labelled incompetent
Audio 2 Feb 2015Papua New Guinea's police force has been labelled as broken and incompetent following an alleged police shooting in Port Moresby that almost forced the city to a standstill. Audio
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Solomons Transparency outraged at million dollar payout for MPs
Audio 20 Oct 2014Solomon Islands MP's being paid controversial US $53,000 terminal grant. Audio
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Maiden speeches in Fiji parliament express anger and hope
Audio 17 Oct 2014Anger and hope were among feelings expressed as MPs made their maiden speeches in Fiji's 50-seat legislature this week. Audio
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Nauru's new Chief Justice outlines challenges
Audio 13 Oct 2014Nauru's new Chief Justice Joni Madraiwiwi says he has no cause to doubt assurances about the independence of the judiciary in Nauru. Audio
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Election only the beginning says Fiji's CCF chief
Audio 1 Oct 2014The CEO of Fiji's Citizens Constitutional Forum says the group has a lot of work ahead of it to empower people after the recent election. Audio