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Poor logistical planning has seen crucial food and relief aid stop just short of reaching people dying from starvation in remote parts of drought affected Papua New Guinea. Audio

Transparency International in Vanuatu says it is concerned about the number of allegations of bribery and vote buying it is receiving from the outer islands. Audio

The Marshall Islands has a new female president, Hilda Heine. She is the first woman to head a government of a Pacific Island country. Audio

An Australian doctor has challenged Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to prosecute him under anti-whistle blower legislation by speaking out about the health of children kept in detention on Nauru. Audio

The chairman of the Hotel and Resorts Association in Vanuatu Bryan Death says Air New Zealand's suspension of flights into the country is a blow for tourism because of the negative publicity it has… Audio

Fiji's Under 19 cricketers are excited for the 'biggest match of their lives'. Audio

With Nauru's next election expected to take place later this year, the United Nations has initiated a campaign to increase the participation of women. Audio

Two campaigns have been launched to help stall holders recover from a a devastating fire in Samoa which saw the country's main flea market destroyed last week. Audio

Concern has been raised on both sides of the land border between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea about the region's vulnerability to terrorism. Audio

The year 2015 saw huge progress towards the protection of the world's oceans with an estimated 60 percent of the total protected ocean surface area declared in the last twelve months alone. Audio

The head of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry is standing by his criticism of the Papua New Guinea Agriculture Minister for his handling of vegetable imports. Audio

A new study may help halt the advance of an extremely invasive plant, which has decimated two thirds of the vegetation of French Polynesia. Audio

The Papua New Guinea Cancer Relief Society says more needs to be done to educate rural communities cancer sufferers seek help rather than blame their predicament on sorcery. Audio

Papua New Guinea's new tourism minister says he needs to invest in building up the countries tourism hubs before marketing it to the world. Audio

A report on overseas born Tongans attending school in the kingdom suggests a more structured programme be introduced to avoid instances of bullying, violence and discomfort. Audio

The US Ambassador to Indonesia has visited West Papua and indicated American interest in helping to keep the endangered forests of Papua region intact. Audio

The latest disaster assessments in Papua New Guinea have found the cost of getting food relief to drought stricken communities is prohibitive. Audio

There are mixed feelings on the likelihood of the PACER Plus regional trade deal negotiations wrapping up by mid-year, amid speculation that island economies are not in a position to benefit from it.

The Solomon Islands Ministry of National Unity Reconciliation and Peace says the US$375,000 paid last week to an association representing ex-militants will not be accessible to its members as cash… Audio

Terry Robinson is the owner of Morning Glory, which was one of the boats that went to help with the rescue. Audio

Thousands of people are estimated to have had their livelihoods affected by the destruction of Savalalo Market in Samoa, which was burned to the ground over the weekend. Audio

The Government is being told it needs to push harder to help New Zealanders who are being held in Australian detention centres. Audio

A Canada-based film maker has started a crowd funding appeal to help finance the final leg of his two year journey documenting the outgoing Kiribati President Anote Tong's campaign to save his people… Audio

An Auckland student whose son was so badly effected by his cold home - that he became ill with asthma and was hospitalised - is developing a tent for children's beds to keep them warm and mould free. Audio