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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 >>
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 >>
