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The Pacific Islands affairs spokesperson of New Zealand's Labour party is calling on the Auckland Council to show the National government it believes in the benefits of a multilingual society. Audio

France has gathered Pacific leaders together in Paris this week for a summit ahead of the COP21, but will it support the islands' ambitious goals for the crucial climate change talks?. Audio

A specialist in Vanuatu governance issues says the president's decision to dissolve the country's parliament comes as little surprise. Audio

A lawyer for the Nauru opposition MP who can't leave the Pacific Island because his passport's been cancelled says the country's justice minister is pursuing a personal vendetta. Audio

MPs, parliamentary speakers and senior government officials from 13 Pacific countries have gathered in Port Moresby to learn how to boost women's political representation. Audio

The Fiji cricket coach says he's committed for the long haul after making a resignation U-turn. Audio

A leading opposition MP in Vanuatu is urging the president not to dissolve Parliament, despite the government and opposition's failure to end a political impasse. Audio

Jonah Lomu has been remembered as an inspiration and an ambassador for rugby by his south Auckland community, at his first public memorial on Sunday night. Audio

An increase in Fiji's military budget has been criticised as money poorly spent, unaffordable and unnecessary. Audio

A top military official is hoping a big multi-national Defence Force exercise on the South Island's West Coast, will lead to greater co-operation with China and Fiji. Audio

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community is encouraging governments in the region to put more emphasis on developing their agricultural sectors. Audio

Recent heavy rain across much of Papua New Guinea's Highlands seems to have done little to ease the severe drought affecting three million people. Audio

Gender inequality, discrimination and stereotypes in the region's media are on the agenda at a workshop in Noumea this week. Audio

The Pacific rugby fraternity has been remembering All Black great Jonah Lomu, who passed away this week. Audio

The outgoing Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat says declining commitment and resourcing towards the MSG secretariat from member countries played a part in his decision to… Audio

Māori leaders are calling for a national day to commemorate New Zealand's land wars. Audio

An Indonesia-based documentary-maker is trying to dispel the huge stigma and discrimination which people with HIV/AIDS experience in Indonesia's Papua region. Audio

Preparation for the 2016 Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam has kicked off with a ground-breaking ceremony at the multi-million dollar venue to be. Audio

Polls have closed in the Marshall Islands' elections, but it will be two weeks until results are known because of the high number of offshore postal votes. Audio

The new Fiji president, Jioji Konrote, says as a father figure to the nation, his main priority is to ensure the people remain united. Audio

Norfolk Islanders to make use of their founding document from Queen Victoria in their quest to have Australia return their autonomy. Audio

Niue is seeking approximately 18.3 million US dollars to build a solar farm as part of the island nation's plans to reduce its heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Audio

More than 100 people, most of them French, gathered in downtown Auckland to find comfort in each other's company. Audio

The United Nations hopes that Fiji police will maintain the commitment to human rights and accountability that had been fostered by Ben Groenewald. Audio

The opposition National Federation Party says the departure of the Police Commissioner shows that military rule remains supreme in Fiji. Audio