Hau'ofa, whose broadcasting career spanned more than fifty years, was called "the voice of Papua New Guinea" for his focus on the country's economic, political and social issues.
[2] Roger Hau'ofa was born on December 28, 1943, on Misima Island, Territory of Papua, in present-day Milne Bay Province.
[3] Hau'ofa's broadcasts became popular and highly influential throughout rural and urban areas of Papua New Guinea with low literacy rates.
"[1] Hau'ofa suffered from a lengthy illness with kidney failure for over a year, as well as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.
[5] His death came just months after the passing of another influential member of the PNG media, newspaper pioneer Oseah Philemon, who died in December 2016.