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Dateline Pacific for Monday 23 March 2020
More travel restrictions and measures have been imposed around the Pacific as COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the region continue to increase; how are Pacific businesses in New Zealand coping since the… Audio
Covid-19: More restrictions imposed around Pacific
More travel restrictions and measures have been imposed around the Pacific as Covid-19 coronavirus cases in the region continue to increase. Audio
Pacific businesses in NZ affected by covid-19
How are Pacific businesses in New Zealand coping since the break of Covid-19 coronavirus in the country? Audio
Three year PNG tribal war paused by ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement has paused three years of tribal fighting in Enga Province, in which 42 people were killed. Audio
PNG community demands deep sea mining licences are cancelled
Communities in New Ireland in Papua New Guinea remain worried foreign companies may still get to mine the ocean floor near their island. Audio
Survey provides valuable information on Cooks' reefs
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has published its latest findings from the Global Reef Expedition - the largest coral reef survey and mapping expedition ever undertaken. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Tuesday 17 March 2020
The risk of Covid-19 spreading around the Pacific has caused the cancellation of New Zealand's premiere Pacific high-school competition, Polyfest; police in Papua New Guinea's Enga province say a… Audio
Dateline Pacific for Thursday 12 March 2020
The West Papua National Liberation Army has been launching attacks against the operations of a major gold and copper mine, run by US company Freeport McMoran, in its war against the Indonesian state… Audio
West Papua National Liberation Army targets Freeport operations
The West Papua National Liberation Army has been launching attacks against the operations of a major gold and copper mine, run by US company Freeport McMoran, in its war against the Indonesian state.
…PNG plan to get more women in Parliament
Papua New Guinea's new law governing political parties will require them to foster the participation of women in politics. Audio
Tahiti unclear with coronavirus warnings
Coronavirus warnings in French Polynesia are causing confusion. Audio
Research group hopes to win fans to science at Polyfest
At the Polyfest event next week in Auckland people will be educated and entertained by the Laboratory In A Box. Audio
Canterbury Polyfest takes extra safety precautions this year
Canterbury Polyfest will be taking extra safety measures this weekend following last year's Christchurch shootings. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Tuesday 10 March 2020
The government of a Papua New Guinea province has defended its move to ban a cruise ship entering due to the COVID-19 threat. The move was criticised by the tourism secor, but has sparked what its… Audio
Cruise ship saga sparks action over virus threat in PNG
The government of a Papua New Guinea province has defended its move to ban a cruise ship entering due to the Covid-19 threat. Audio
Norfolk's ongoing struggle with shipping services
The owner of Norfolk's Foodland Supermarket, Geoff Bennett, says the island's shipping woes go back at least 25 years. Audio
The rule of law at sea and the future of island states
A Japanese researcher says solidarity among Pacific nations is key to protecting their maritime, fisheries and mineral resources in their exclusive economic zones. Audio
Bougainville walker covers hundreds of kilometres
A Bougainville summer is typically very hot and not the best time to head off on long walks on dusty roads. Audio
Niue is world's first 'dark-sky nation'
Niue has become the world's first Dark Sky Place following the International Dark-Sky Association's approval of the island's application for the protection of its sky, land and sea. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Monday 2 March 2020
An economic watchdog says Pacific nations will bear an unbalanced burden under the regional trade deal PACER Plus; a Samoa government official says women in the country are already part of the… Audio