Pacific Review
Summary: A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them. Presented by Bruce Hill.
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Sorcery claims lead to PNG murder, and Fiji Greens unsure of future as registration deadline approaches.
Cooks MP compares Fiji to Idi Amin's Uganda, and controversy over Solomons dolphin kill continues
Military politics in Fiji, the aftermath of Cyclone Evan in Samoa and the passing of Hawaiian senator Daniel Inouye.
A list of Fiji citizens allegedly under surveillance published on an anti-government website and Amnesty International says the military regime in Fiji has been torturing prisoners.
Backlash against Fiji removing Queen's image on money, and PNG in 150th place on corruption index.
A water shortage in Samoa has led to rationing for some people. New Zealand has decided not to commit to a new version of the Kyoto Protocol.
IRB inaction could 'kill' Pacific rugby, Greenpeace on the trail of illegal fishing boats in the Pacific and Pacific Islanders in 'promised land' in Australia.
Tonga's recent mission to China and what is behind the Pacific Rugby brawn drain?
On this week's program, politics in New Caledonia heads into choppy waters again AND Solomon Islands top soccer star hits out at the way the national team is being run.
Calls mount for the army to be drafted onto Port Moresby's streets, Vanuatu teachers reassured over funding crisis and a tribute for veteran broadcaster and musician YG.
On the program this week, the Samoan PM denies he has forgiven Fiji, a disturbing report on the street people of Port Moresby and re-mapping the Pacific.
Plan to segregate juvenile and adult prisoners in Cook Islands, PNG's prime minister speaks on economic program and call for probe into alleged brutality against Fiji prison escapees.
This week, Fiji expels UN labour delegation, Manus Island landowners want $45 million for detention centre and Native Alaskans get relocation hints from PNG
Calls for Fiji to change it's flag and pioneering reggae band Herbs inducted into New Zealand music hall of fame.
Fiji Methodist church backs Christian State concept and Kimbe people still angry about Rabaul Queen sinking.
