Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 September 2018

Environmental groups in the Marianas plan to appeal against a court decision opening the way for the US military's plans; an election has to be held in Fiji some time within the next two months, but no one knows exactly when yet; winning back the public's trust has been a struggle for Vanuatu's public broadcaster; and, for the first time, a Samoan is appointed to lead one of New Zealand's largest health boards.