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The Vanuatu Meteorological Service believes its new cyclone map will improve people's knowledge about cyclones and aid them in preparing for such events. Audio

More doors are opening for Pacific farmers with the use of coconut oil now a growing trend in health and beauty markets worldwide. Audio

Business leaders say as if the high value of the Kiwi against the Australian dollars is not enough of a headache, the deadlocked Australian election is making matters worse. But for holidaymakers it's… Audio

A large private construction company, Hawkins Group, says working with China Construction will help it manage its supply chain and free it up to meet growing demand in Auckland. Audio

The Nauru opposition MP and former president, Sprent Dabwido, suspects the government has intervened to stifle his election campaign. Audio

Pacific partners in the food industry say more open doors to export internationally will help put the region on the map. Audio

Workers affected by the nuclear tests in French Polynesia say they will continue to hold the French Government accountable over the impact. Audio

The author of a new book which documents traditional methods of growing yam says the book has preserved indigenous crop planting knowledge valuable to farmers in the region. Audio

The remote regions of the Marshall Islands are receiving much needed relief this week after being hit by drought conditions since late last year. Audio

The highest polling woman candidate in Tonga's last election says she'll be calling on the help of her New Zealand mentor to help fight the next election. Audio

The Asian Development Bank says Papua New Guinea's medium term economic outlook is fairly strong but further re-prioritisation of expenditure would help the government ease pressure from rising debt… Audio

A new trade partnership between a New Zealand company and its Pacific partners could see more food products from the region sold in New Zealand stores. Audio

A backlash against isolationism following Britain's vote to leave the European Union could bode well for trade deals in the Pacific but needy Pacific island countries may miss out on sorely needed… Audio

A U.N project manager is hoping an elected body will bring better representation and working conditions for women working at the Luganville market in Vanuatu. Audio

A virtual coastguard that sends boaties safety messages once they've put to sea is cutting deaths at sea and winning advertising awards. We talk to Maritime New Zealand's Pania Shingleton. Audio

Churches across the Pacific are being challenged to do more to help address the high rates of violence against women. Audio

Observers say Fiji's Sitiveni Rabuka will give the government of Frank Bainimarama a run for his money at the next election but others are disturbed by his return to politics. Audio

The president of the Chamber of Commerce on Norfolk says the island is not at all ready to become a part of New South Wales this Friday. Audio

The country's international standing as a partner in the global campaign against tax evasion should be enhanced by the proposed changes to the foreign trust regime, according to a tax expert. Audio

A student was killed at Lae's University of Technology at the weekend in a sign that tensions at Papua New Guinea's universities have spiralled out of control. Audio

Palau has signed up to a shark conservation initiative developed by the World Wildlife Fund. Audio

Improving warning systems, logistics and co-ordination between the Vanuatu government and NGOs are some of the recommendations of a report on lessons from Cyclone Pam. Audio

The company planning to shut down California's last functioning nuclear power plants says the methods it will use to cope have universal applications, including to New Zealand. Audio

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation says a shortage of fresh fruit and veges, and fish in the wake of Cyclone Winston is leading to cases of malnutrition. Audio

A community project to get school lunches to hungry Upper Hutt children has foundered after not one of the 3-hundred local businesses approached for help agreed to dip into their pockets. Audio