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Peter Glasson today began a hunger strike in front of Southern Response's Christchurch headquarters, after years of fighting with the government owned insurer to have his policy honoured. Video, Audio

The state of the Cook Islands outer islands is a big concern for the opposition Democratic Party going into elections in June. Audio

Benjamin Johnson runs a Wellington non-profit called The Free Store. They distribute surplus food each year from 65 eateries to people in need - around 100 people each day. Audio

A state of emergency has been declared on Vanuatu's Ambae, as the island becomes uninhabitable amid a continuing volcanic eruption. Audio

An MP in Bougainville's autonomous regional parliament says he relished sharing experiences of Westminster-style democracies with counterparts from around the region. Audio

Pacific leaders elected to run for the Commonwealth Youth Council elections want more awareness of the opportunity in the region. Audio

The Marshall Islands is on track to see a record number of women seeking court intervention in domestic violence cases. Audio

People in Fiji are braced for another cyclone just a week after Cyclone Josie killed six people. Audio

Young Tongan playwright releases his debut piece Hearts of Men, crafted over five years, in hope to strengthen Tongan theatre in New Zealand. Audio

When the Wahine ran aground in a violent super storm 50 years ago the people of Eastbourne rallied round; the RSA became a temporary emergency centre for hundreds of survivors.

The aid agency World Vision is focussing its efforts on assisting thousands of people with water sanitation following February's massive earthquake in Papua New Guinea. Audio

The home accommodation provider Airbnb is holding a workshop this week in the Cook Islands as part of a regional push to try to attract more locals to join. Audio

There are widespread concerns at the Nauru Government stopping appeals to the Australian High Court. Audio

Claims of intimidation and obstruction in the run-up to French Polynesia's election. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister Rimbink Pato says his country has growing strategic importance as the link between Asia and the Pacific Islands region. Audio

Indonesia's place in the Melanesian Spearhead Group has come under scrutiny from regional leaders and experts after allegations were made by Solomon Islands' deputy prime minister Manasseh Sogavare… Audio

Deadly crocodile attacks are a persistent problem in Papua New Guinea's northernmost province of Manus. Audio

A waste solution machine is looking to head to remote communities in Vanuatu to tackle the issue of plastic waste pollution. Audio

The UNDP were behind a social media campaign called #Champions4Equality that highlights stories of individual women and men around the Asia and Pacific region that focus on gender equality. Audio

Pacific arts community members have called out perceived institutional racism at New Zealand's government arts funding body at a conference in the country's capital. Audio

The Dental Association says financial help for those who can least afford dental care is an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, and there is a case for increased government subsidies. Video, Audio

Getting disaster response funds to where people need them and in a timely manner is the goal of a dedicated Pacific insurance company set up in response to climate change and the limited resources of… Audio