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An academic says the recent OECD review shows the New Zealand aid programme is neglecting issues such as gender equality and human rights. Audio

An academic who specialises in tax havens says a blacklist released by the European Commission last week is arbitrary and poorly constructed. Audio

The low representation of women police officers in the Pacific, is among one of the key issues highlighted at a regional police conference in Auckland this week. Audio

A new report has highlighted improved access to infrastructure and services across the Pacific and looked at the potential for greater Information Communications Technology development. Audio

An international grouping of parliaments fears democracy is in jeopardy in Nauru and offers to mediate. Audio

The Prime Minister is urging people in unhealthy state homes to go to government agencies for help. Audio

Interim coach says the Samoa sevens team has plenty of scope for improvement. Audio

The Cook Islands has become the 186th member of the International Labour Organisation after a vote in Geneva this month. Audio

Fiji's first organic certified product has been launched and it's expected others will follow as more farmers are encouraged to return to traditional growing methods. Audio

Durga Aran is the Founding Director of First Steps Himalaya who was in Nepal distributing uniforms to three schools and sets of exercise books to over 4,000 children in 29 schools. Audio

A free market think tank says less red tape and new ways to fund infrastructure will help ensure there's enough land for housing in growing centres. Audio

The Vanuatu opposition says it is planning legal action against the government for electing a new parliament speaker who went on to rule out a planned no confidence motion. Audio

An Australian National University researcher says it's important a new investment bank set up by China supports development projects in the Pacific that will have long-lasting benefits. Audio

The countries that make up the Parties to the Nauru Agreement will start charging more for the use of Fish Aggregating Devices in a trial to begin next year.
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A campaign to save grouper fish stocks in Fiji has received the backing of some high profile individuals. Audio

Carolyn Press-McKenzie has rescued animals of almost every kind. From circus monkeys, to native birds, three legged dogs, horses, pigeons, cats and many more. She is the founder of HUHA - Helping You… Audio

Authorities in the Tongan islands of Ha'apai have given residents 2 weeks to finalise land issues that have been stalling the rebuilding of hundreds of homes since Cyclone Ian in January 2014. Audio

Anita Kendrick is a shepherd on an 1800 hectare North Island station. In her spare time she trains working dogs and breeds border collies. Anita also has a broken back. The farm bike she was riding… Audio

The Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against Corruption is calling for a more inclusive approach to tackling the problem in the Pacific. Audio

The Property Institute says the Reserve Bank's cautious cut to interest rates is good news for those with mortgages but it won't make much difference to first home buyers. Audio

A new organisation about to launch in Samoa will be the first union to represent private sector workers in the country and has an initial focus on multi-national employers. Audio

A number of Pacific Games venues will be used in competition for the first time this weekend. Audio

A regional security academic says New Zealand should support its Pacific neighbours but be wary of support for the current Fiji military system. Audio

Opponents of purse seining in the Cook Islands hope a 3,000 plus signature petition will help persuade the government to place further restrictions on the fishing method. Audio

A new Think Tank is on the cards for Labour but not everybody in the party is convinced it is a good idea. Audio