Pacific
Pacific Waves for 17 September 2024
50 people believed to be dead near PNG mine; New French PM spells bad news for pro-independence NCAL groups; The downside of seasonal work schemes for Pacific families; Siva Afi competition brings the… Audio
50 people believed to be dead near PNG mine
A lawyer and community leader near Papua New Guinea's Porgera mine site says up to 50 people could be dead from clashes between two clans with official figures yet to be confirmed. Audio
New French PM spells bad news for pro-independence NCAL groups
The appointment of a right wing Prime Minister in France could potentially fan violence in New Caledonia, says an advocate for Kanaky independence. Audio
The downside of seasonal work schemes for Pacific families
Labour mobility schemes are meaning women in the Pacific are carrying a heavier load when it comes to raising their children. Audio
Siva Afi competiton brings the heat down under
Five Samoan youth are travelling to Australia to compete in the country's first ever Siva Afi competition. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 17 September 2024
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
ABC Wantok Program for 16 September 2024
ABC Wantok Program for 16 September 2024. Audio
News in Tongan 16 September 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 16 September 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
At least 20 killed in tribal fighting near PNG mine
At least 20 people have been killed and hundreds of women and children displaced after four days of clashes.
News in Niuean for 14 September 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 14 September 2024
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 13 September 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
ABC Wantok Program for 13 September 2024
ABC Wantok Program for 13 September 2024. Audio
Personhood for whales: 'A legacy' of late Kiingi Tuheitia
A few months before his death, the Māori King stood with indigenous Pacific leaders, signing the He Whakaputanga Moana declaration, for whales to be given personhood. Audio