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PNG still angry over Aust. refusal to take workers
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:54 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu has renewed his criticism of Australia’s refusal to allow in seasonal guest workers from the Pacific. More >>
Tsunami warning practice run for Pacific tomorrow
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:52 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A tsunami warning scenario will be simulated by the Pacific Tsunami Centre in Hawaii tomorrow to test countries’ abilities to respond to a real emergency situation. More >>
Indonesia declares issue of 42 Papuans solved
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:51 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Indonesia has praised Australia’s new stance against Papuan asylum seekers, indicating a thaw in the diplomatic row over Canberra’s decision in March to grant protection visas to 42 Papuans. More >>
Solomons: Meeting over urgent economic issues
Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 7:49 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The governor of the Solomon Islands Central Bank, Rick Hou, is seeking a meeting with the Finance Minister over the urgent economic issues facing the country. More >>
Fiji’s Rabuka charged with inciting mutiny
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:43 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The former Fiji prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has appeared in the Suva magistrate’s court charged with inciting the November 2000 mutiny. More >>
Papua: Australian & Indonesian Foreign MPs to meet
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:41 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Australia’s Foreign minister Alexander Downer says he will meet with his Indonesian counterpart Hassan Wirajuda in Singapore on Monday. More >>
American Samoa told it needs a tourism dev. plan
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:39 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A member of a visiting US trade mission says that a lot needs to be done before outside investors can commit their resources to American Samoa. More >>
Papuan office welcomes Vanuatu govt declaration
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:38 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The West Papuan People’s Representative Office has welcomed the Vanuatu government’s official declaration of full support for the Indonesia province of Papua’s cause for self-determination. More >>
Vanuatu opposition says a motion of no confidence
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:35 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Vanuatu’s opposition is disputing reports that its motion of no-confidence in the government has been withdrawn. More >>
Papua minne: Indonesia lawmakers confirm pollution
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:34 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A report sanctioned by Indonesia’s House of Representatives has confirmed that the Freeport mine in Papua is causing severe damage to the environment. More >>
US Marines to use Tinian for training exercises
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:31 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The Governor of the Northern Marianas says he welcomes the US military’s request to train on Tinian. More >>
Samoa’s PM appoints 20 as associate ministers
Friday, 12 May 2006, 8:29 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Samoa’s Prime Minister has announced 20 new Associate Ministers to fill roles previously occupied by under-secretaries. More >>
Fourth motion of no-confidence in Vanuatu’s PM
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:04 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Vanuatu’s prime minister is likely to face the fourth motion of no-confidence in his leadership after it was lodged with the Speaker of parliament. More >>
Arson attack at New Caledonia’s Goro Nickel site
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:02 pm | Radio New Zealand International
There has been another arson attack at the Goro Nickel site in New Caledonia’s south. More >>
Guam education boss fired over bag ban
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 8:01 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The termination comes after Mr Flores implemented a ban on all bags and water bottles in public schools because of ongoing bomb threats and a chemical explosion two weeks ago. More >>
Papuan asylum seekers held in Australian resort
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 7:58 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The three asylum seekers from Papua who are being held on Horn Island in Australia’s Torres Strait are under guard at a three-star holiday resort, which is surrounded by security fences. More >>
Fiji printer says all ballot papers accounted for
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 7:56 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Fiji’s Government Printer says all the ballot papers printed for the current general election are valid and accounted for. More >>
Australia warns of lost generation in Pacific
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 7:55 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The Australian foreign minister, Alexander Downer, says Pacific nations are at risk of a lost generation of young people if nothing is done to promote economic growth in the region. More >>
Armed clash in PNG’s Bougainville
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 7:51 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Members of the Me’ekamui force, who are allegedly linked to money scam operator Noah Musingku, have fired at police in the Papua New Guinea province of Bougainville, but no deaths or injuries were reported. More >>
Latest Papuan boat people being deported to PNG
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 8:55 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The Indonesian news agency, Antara, reports that three Papuans taken into custody by Australian immigration officials in Torres Strait at the weekend are to be deported to Papua New Guinea. More >>
