West Papua
Vanuatu appoints special West Papua envoy
The Vanuatu government has appointed Laura Lini as special envoy for West Papua.
Jakarta students march in support of West Papua
Dozens of student activists marched in the Indonesian capital on Thursday to demand the self-determination for West Papua.
West Papua issue lingers despite Indonesian regional outreach
Indonesia's government has dismissed a claim by the West Papuan independence movement that it is interfering in politics of Pacific Island countries. This comes amid ongoing calls for human rights… Audio
NZ MP urges redress of West Papuan issue
A New Zealand government MP says the issue of West Papuan self-determination should be heard at the United Nations. Louisa Wall made the comment at the launch of a new book,'See No Evil: New Zealand's… Audio
Regional forums urged to leave Papua affairs to Papuans and Jakarta
Indonesian government consultant on Papua issues says political matters in Papua region should be dealt with internally.
MMR and polio vaccines reach Papua
Authorities in Papua are distributing measles, mumps and rubella vaccines after a deadly outbreak in February.
Sport: Wan Papua Warriors win London Nines
The Wan Papua Warriors rugby league team won the inaugural London Nines after going unbeaten through their six matches.
Sport: Wan Papua Warriors call in help for London 9s
The Wan Papua Warriors rugby league team have joined forces with some players from New Zealand and Australia in order to field a team at this weekend's London Nines.
Pato reaffirms PNG's position on West Papua to Jakarta
PNG's Foreign Minister Rimbink Pato says he has reaffirmed his country's support for Indonesian control of West Papua.
Liberation Movement opening new offices in West Papua
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua will soon have seven new offices in West Papua, its chairman says.
Papuan Liberation Movement wants dialogue
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua supports the idea of dialogue with Indonesia as long as it is mediated internationally, the movement's secretary says.
Traumatised Papuans flee conflict in Nduga
Thousands of West Papuan villagers have fled from their homes in a remote regency amid ongoing conflict between Indonesian military forces and pro-independence fighters. 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.
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
Papua police chief denies Amnesty report of impunity over unlawful killings
The police chief in Indonesia's Papua region has dismissed claims in an Amnesty International report about unlawful killings occurred in the territory.
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
