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The Tuvalu prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, says he is positive the final climate agreement signed in Paris will see a 1.5 degrees warming limit. Audio

A Tongan fine arts graduate and a marine biologist in training are among five young leaders from New Zealand's Pacific community who were recognised at a ceremony at parliament last night. Audio

A mother from Sandy Hook in Connecticut is bringing numerous families affected by gun violence to a national vigil in Washington, D.C. tomorrow. Audio

The drama continues in Vanuatu's political crisis, with convicted former MPs this week banned from holding public office until 2025. Audio

An organisation representing people living with disabilities in the Pacific says a lot still needs to be done to create more inclusive societies in the region. Audio

A new report on Pacific economies says despite drops in exports, Pacific countries are predicted to benefit from increased tourist arrivals. Audio

National will soon have a new MP. Maureen Pugh was elected as Westland's mayor 11 years ago, the first woman to win the mayoralty. Audio

Civil society and non-government organisations in the region are renewing calls for an independent impact assessment of PACER-Plus. Audio

The election results in the Marshall Islands have caused a massive upset for the government of president Christopher Loeak, with half his cabinet voted out of their seats. Audio

The lawyer for a Kiribati man who lost his bid to be regarded as a climate change refugee says his client is struggling on Tarawa. Audio

Pacific Island Nations at a major regional fisheries conference have demanded action on serious over-fishing in the Pacific, saying massive fishing boats from Spain, china, Taiwan and Korea are… Audio

As the UN marks 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence, a doctor in Fiji says there's an alarming increased rate of child sex offences. Audio

The president of Bougainville says the ABG has been in discussions with Rio Tinto subsidiary, Bougainville Copper Limited, about a possible re-opening of the Panguna copper and gold mine. Audio

A new report is expected to provide the Cook Islands government with the foundation for addressing labour issues there. Audio

The United Nations says that while the issue of violence against women in the Pacific has gained increased visibility in recent years, it is still wide-spread. Audio

PNG Rugby League disappointed Kumuls coach didn't tell them he had accepted the Kangaroos job. Audio

A Fiji lawyer says members of the security forces tortured two people close to him last month because of his involvement in sedition cases which are currently before the courts. Audio

The Pacific has been awash with the colour orange over the past week, as a campaign highlighting violence against women has sparked events in more than eight countries. Audio

The Cook Islands government is planning on dredging Muri lagoon to rid it of an algal bloom it has labelled a national disaster. Audio

The United Nations Childrens' Fund says talk of climate action for future generations is misleading given the livelihood of millions of children around the world already adversely affected by climate… Audio

The police and the military in Papua New Guinea have both promised to clean up their act after yet another violent run-in between the two forces which left a soldier dead. Audio

A West Papua independence activist says scores of people have been arrested and one person shot dead by Indonesian police in Papua yesterday for commemorating its independence day. Audio

Pacific Island nations have told the United Nations climate change summit in Paris they are already bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change and urgent action is needed. Audio

A fishing company operating in American Samoa is calling for the United States to intiate a federal study into the economic impacts of new rules that are devastating the industry. Audio

There is anger in Bougainville after the PNG national government reduced its payments to the region. Audio