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Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 August 2018
Many communities in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region remain traumatised and in need of help nearly six months on from a major earthquake; the head of the Samoa Nurses' Association says she will… Audio
Lasting trauma for PNG's quake-affected communities
Many communities in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region remain traumatised and in need of help nearly six months on from a major earthquake. Audio
Three quarters of child sex crimes in PNG never make trial
The Papua New Guinea criminal justice system is working to improve the way it prosecutes family and sexual violence crimes involving children. Audio
PNG police to probe beating of teen
Papua New Guinea's police chief has ordered an investigation into a police beating which was captured on film and viewed widely on social media. Amnesty International's also calling for a full… Audio
PNG eyes main chance as APEC approaches
Papua New Guinea is preparing to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, leaders summit in November. Audio
YWAM medical ships bring a unique aid service to PNG
While the Pacific has in recent weeks welcomed medical ships from both China and the United States, the Youth with a Mission medical ships are in Papua New Guinea year round. Audio
Logging and food security under scrutiny in Moresby
Papua New Guinea's government is under scrutiny as a series of APEC senior officials meetings gets underway this week in the capital. Audio
Workshop to strengthen PNG Justice system
The Papua New Guinea criminal justice system is working to improve the way it prosecutes family and sexual violence crimes involving children. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 August 2018
The Nauru 19 have to wait another month to learn their fates; A stoush over an Illinois food chain appropriating Hawaiian culture; Grave concerns for refugee children who need medical attention in… Audio
PNG Electoral Commissioner's case thrown out
Electoral Commissioner's lawyer fails to comply with court directives which sees case thrown out.
Bougainville may be about to get shortwave radio back
There are plans in Papua New Guinea to restore shortwave radio services in Bougainville Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 31 July 2018
Vanuatu's erupting Ambae volcano is now covering the islands of Pentecost and Maewo in ash, while the government rejects criticism of its plans to relocate people fleeing Ambae itself; An Australian… Audio
Coroner finds Manus refugee's death was avoidable
A Queensland coroner has found the death of an Iranian refugee detained on PNG's Manus Island was "preventable" and due to the "compounding effect of multiple errors." Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 30 July 2018
The Vanuatu government rejects criticism of its plans to relocate people fleeing the Volcano on Ambae; A new report says illegal logging in PNG is putting Chinese businesses at risk; Pasifika… Audio
Illegal PNG logging puts Chinese businesses at risk
A new report says that illegal logging in Papua New Guinea (PNG) could be risky to its main trading partner, China. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 30 July 2018
New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change says a united Pacific voice is coming together; Transparency International in PNG says MPs crossing the floor is out of order; Pacific Network on… Audio
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 morgue rat-infested and lacking equipment
A morgue in the Papua New Guinea city of Lae has been found to pose a major health risk with inadequate working conditions and rats found to be feeding on corpses.
PNG Govt to toughen up on loggers
The Papua New Guinea government will penalise logging companies that cut and waste small trees.
PNG wants to engage with NZ agriculture
PNG wants to engage more with New Zealand's agriculture sector, the chair of the Papua New Guinea - New Zealand Business Council says.
