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Scientists are calling for more research and monitoring of traditional dolphin hunting practices in Solomon Islands. Audio

Former Nauru justice minister says latest changes to the criminal code merely to serve the government's political agenda. Audio

Former Nauru justice minister says latest changes to the criminal code merely to serve the government's political agenda. Audio

The Solomon Islands government will be introducing a new data system to help it monitor the progress of planned developments in its tourism sector. Audio

Australia has slashed its foreign aid by 20 percent to the lowest level ever of gross national income. Audio

An academic says the imbroglio involving Fiji and Australia and New Zealand offers a chance for the larger countries to redefine their role in the Pacific. Audio

The National Party has shut down debate over its MPs investing in the Auckland housing market. Audio

Figures released by the World Health Organisation show nine out of the ten most obese countries in the world are in the Pacific, with Cook Islands topping the list with 50.8 percent of its people… Audio

More than one million people are expected to pass through a pavillion for Tuvalu at one of the world's most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions - the 56th Venice Biennale. Audio

An academic at the Australian National University says the Vanuatu government will need review existing development projects to cater for the massive rebuild costs. Audio

The Rugby Players Association says fundings models need to change to help players from second-tier nations, who are being offered less money by their clubs if they choose to compete in Rugby World… Audio

Nauru government should get help with governance and management issues from the Pacific Forum or other bodies. Audio

The Chief Trade Advisor of the Pacific Island Countries says significant progress was made on development assistance negotiations in this round of PACER-Plus talks. Audio

The National Youth Council of Fiji says young people are being used as tokens in important issues like the flag change and they're calling for a bigger say in decisions of the state. Audio

PNG government readies to introduce new system for running its business arms. Audio

Human rights in the Marshall Islands is under the spotlight as it heads into a UN review after a critical US State report. Audio

An Australian human rights advocate says the Nauruan government's Facebook ban is extremely concerning particularly for asylum seekers who are now further isolated from the world as they continue to… Audio

The Solomon Islands government says there is an urgent need to protect the country's culture, traditional knowledge and practises from exploitation in the internet age. Audio

Pacific civil societies and trade union groups are calling for the immediate suspension of PACER-Plus negotiations. Audio

The UNDP is helping prepare scrutineers, the media and others for the Bougainville elections which run for two weeks from next Monday. Audio

A Fiji based academic says a new formula for the funding is needed for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio

Transparency Solomon Islands says concerned Solomon Islanders are preparing to challenge the controversial granting of income tax free salaries for Parliamentarians in court. Audio

The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office says it is starting to feel the strain of operating on its own steam as the international emergency response to Cyclone Pam continues to scale down. Audio

The Federated States of Micronesia is entitled to US federal assistance after President Barack Obama signed a declaration acknowledging the damage caused by Cyclone Maysak last month. Audio

A project to try and stop child labour, begging and trafficking in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby is under way, with plans to shelter at risk children in safe homes. Audio