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2018 in the Pacific brings with it several elections, an independence referendum and a range of major global events. RNZ Pacific reporters, with what's lingering on the horizon. Audio

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is seeking more diversity in public submissions this year to help inform regional policy priorities. Audio

Rapa Nui's famous moai are being placed back under the guardianship of the people of the island (Easter Island). The statues and ancestral lands formerly controlled by the Chilean National Forest… Audio

The One Planet Summit, which took place in Paris last week, has released its 12 financial commitments, some of which will benefit the Pacific. Audio

The editor of the Samoa Observer says the reintroduction of criminal libel law could lead to the abuse of media freedom in the country. Audio

Charismatic resistance leaders retain grip on Timor politics as an impasse in parliament continues. Audio

'Akilisi Pohiva winning a second term as Tonga's prime minister was no surprise for academic Malakai Koloamatangi. Audio

Organisers say the Pacific Mini Games have left Vanuatu with a "can-do" attitude for hosting major events Audio

Swedish political scientist Professor Bo Rothstein says Sweden's economy is booming and it could be because of the number of refugees the country takes, more than any other per capita. This is despite… Audio

Naturally occurring microbes living on plants can be used to boost the yield, nutrition and even taste of corn, soybeans, rice and tomatoes. This Way Up visits a biotech startup manipulating microbes… Audio

Anti-nuclear advocacy from Pacific Islanders helped lay the groundwork for a treaty to ban nuclear weapons that is gaining momentum globally. Audio

New Zealand is pressing the message that Timor Leste is safe a decade after violent civil unrest saw peacekeepers sent to restore order. Audio

An academic says the unjustified sacking of two Tokealauan public servants puts the spot light on the performance of the atolls' leaders. Audio

A recently formed Samoan rights group hopes to fight government corruption and stand up for the public interest, starting with a march this weekend and a demonstration next week. Audio

New health and wellness hub in American Samoa to focus on traditional healing practices. Audio

Repatriation of native Hawaiian human remains raises hope of further returns. Audio

One year ago, award-winning UK journalist Luke Harding met former MI6 officer Christopher Steele to discuss the then president-elect Donald Trump's connections with Russia. One month later, in January… Audio

Tonga's Ministry of Justice says a free legal service planned for Nuku'alofa aims to protect families and help victims of domestic violence. Audio