TAGATA O TE MOANA 06/05/2017

A weekly Pacific magazine programme features New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music. This programme is also simulcast domestically on Radio New Zealand National.

Tonga's government changes the leadership of the state broadcaster over supposed unfair reporting; Pacific territories prepare for French presidential vote; Tuvalu says it would be disastrous if the US leaves the Paris climate agreement; Fiji government disputes a bill will gag criticism of MPs; Bougainville opens the doors for more mining; Democracy in the Pacific not one-size-fits-all; New approach in Niue village health outreach; Tonga tops global stats in Mormon membership; We look at a deep sea exploration misson off the Cook Islands.