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Today is day two of the 2015 school year after Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu and at least half of the country's schools remain damaged or destroyed. Audio

Emergency declarations have been made in the Federated States of Micronesia as typhoon Maysak continues to tear through the vast country. Audio

The government of Fiji is boosting funding into the country's rice sector in an attempt to reduce its heavy rice import costs. Audio

The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, says women's needs are often overlooked after a natural disaster. Audio

Tuvalu's Prime Minister says the situation in his country remains dire and unstable two weeks after cyclone Pam, but he is happy with progress that has been made. Audio

Two weeks after Cyclone Pam disaster authorities in Vanuatu continue to struggle to cope with the scale of the destruction caused by the storm. Audio

China is using soft diplomacy to counter fears about its growing military presence in the Pacific region. Audio

A long time activist for human rights and democracy in Fiji the Reverend Akuila Yabaki says careful navigation has been the key to his survival during politically turbulent times. Audio

A prominent West Papuan activist's tour of the region was disrupted after being detained by Papua New Guinea immigration and being deported. Audio

Air New Zealand's exit from some unprofitable regional routes is getting closer, but will the national carrier cooperate with smaller airlines trying to fill the void? We speak with Taupo mayor David… Audio

Save the Children says sending children affected by Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu back to school will help them deal with the trauma they have experienced and normalise their lives. Audio

Horticulture New Zealand says it is working with its Ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers to provide them with skills and resources for when they return home and face the rebuild following Cyclone Pam. Audio

The United Nations says Vanuatu is in critical need of more aid to ensure people have access to shelter, clean water and food over the next three months. Audio

A resident on the remote Vanuatu island of Erromango says the community is in desperate need of food and drinking water as it has not yet received any Government aid. Audio

The Cooks Islands is to open further purse seine fishing to international operators but it is been met with concern. Audio

Response to the Moss Review which confirmed rapes and sexual abuse of children in Australia's Nauru detention camp and failed to prove allegations against ten Save the Children workers. Audio

Médecins Sans Frontières says it's scaling up efforts to help combat tuberculosis in Papua New Guinea, as the country continues to battle with a soaring outbreak of the disease. Audio

Australian government adamant that Norfolk reforms are the best way to ensure the long term sustainable of the island. Audio

As the cyclone relief effort enters it's second week, the Vanuatu government's response has continued to receive criticism. Audio

The Vanuatu government makes plans for aggressive tourism marketing and tells visitors travelling to Vanuatu is the best way to help it rebuild economy. Audio

The United Nations Development Programme in Papua New Guinea says it will do all it can to assist the Autonomous Bougainville Government in carrying out upcoming elections. Audio

Aid continues to pour into Vanuatu after last week's devastating Cyclone Pam. Audio

Auckland Zoo says Niueans and tourists to Niue will soon be able to visit an elephant currently quarantined on the island. Audio

Residents of Mele Village on the outskirts of the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila are coming together to get their school ready after Cyclone Pam. Audio

The head of Port Vila's hospital says an influx of patients after cyclone Pam is stretching the hospital's limited resources. Audio