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Convicted murderer in American Samoa gets 20 years

Saturday, 20 May 2006, 7:28 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The American Samoa High Court has sentenced Victor Sepulona to 20 years in jail for his part in the death of Wyatt Bowles Junior in 2003. More >>

Bougainville pres. says Fijian soldiers want out

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:57 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The president of the Autonomous Government in Bougainville says the five Fijian ex-soldiers who have been helping a conman with security training, now want to leave the Papua New Guinea province. More >>

NZ & Australia Foreign Ministers to visit Solomons

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:56 pm | Radio New Zealand International

New Zealand’s foreign minister, Winston Peters and his Australian counterpart, Alexander Downer will travel to Solomon Islands on Friday to meet the new prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare. More >>

Aussie govt: Hold Indonesia accountable, shooting

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:54 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The Australian opposition Senator Kerry Nettle has called on the government to seek an explanation from Indonesia following further revelations of demonstrators being shot and killed by police in Papua. More >>

French Polynesian MP criticises France over nukes

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:50 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The French Polynesian government council on the consequences of nuclear testing says the French are not transparent enough when it comes to dealing with their nuclear history in the region. More >>

Cook Islands learn from tsunami test mistakes

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:48 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The Cook Islands police say they have learnt from their mistakes and will be better prepared following an international test of tsunami preparedness involving twenty-nine countries in the Pacific More >>

Fiji election win confirmed for SDL,

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:45 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The leader of Fiji’s SDL Party, Laisenia Qarase, is to be sworn in as the prime minister this afternoon. More >>

France not transparent in nuclear dealings

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:43 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The French Polynesian government council on the consequences of nuclear testing says the French are not transparent enough when it comes to dealing with their nuclear history in the region. More >>

NZ govt denies Fiji military commander’s claim

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:41 pm | Radio New Zealand International

New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Phil Goff say there is no substance to the claim that New Zealand is intending to provide a New Zealander to the position of military commander in Fiji. More >>

Fiji military head warns off NZ and Australia

Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:35 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The Fiji military commander, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has warned New Zealand and Australia not to support moves to have him replaced with an outsider. More >>

New Fiji MP yet to decide who to support

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:45 pm | Radio New Zealand International

A newly elected MP in Fiji, George Konrote, has so far declined to side with either of the two big parties, opening the possibility that he could hold the balance of power. More >>

French Polynesian council snubs French visit

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:44 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The French Polynesian government council on the consequences of nuclear testing has refused to accompany the French defense ministry’s representative for nuclear safety on his trip to the former nuclear test sites. More >>

PNG-Aust. business leaders talk about law & order

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:42 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The improvement of law and order in Papua New Guinea was one of the central points discussed at an annual business meeting between PNG and Australia in Cairns. More >>

Teachers across Papua New Guinea remain on strike

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:34 pm | Radio New Zealand International

Teachers across Papua New Guinea say they will continue their nationwide strike and not return to work until the government meets their demands. More >>

A cabinet reshuffle takes place in Tonga

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:32 pm | Radio New Zealand International

Tonga’s Prime Minister, Feleti Sevele, has announced the appointment of three new ministers and a reshuffle in Ministerial portfolios. More >>

Bougainville: PNG continue to monitor situation

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:29 pm | Radio New Zealand International

Police in Papua New Guinea say the possibility of sending reinforcements to the autonomous province of Bougainville remains an option in the wake of clashes with a militant group. More >>

Taiwan hands over funds for Pacific aid projects

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:27 pm | Radio New Zealand International

Taiwan has officially handed over the funds connected to aid projects for 8 Pacific regional organisations. More >>

Fiji’s new govt re-introduces Reconciliation Bill

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:26 pm | Radio New Zealand International

Mr Qarase says his new government will bring back the controversial Reconciliation and Unity Bill. More >>

Fiji election: Neck and neck for major parties

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:58 pm | Radio New Zealand International

With vote counting in the Fiji general elections well into its second day, the first independent candidate has won a seat. More >>

Samoa govt ready to improve working conditions

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:56 pm | Radio New Zealand International

The Samoan Government has given a commission of inquiry, appointed last year during the doctor’s strike, four weeks to follow up progress on recommendations. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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