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Bougainville lays groundwork for a referendum on independence to be held in the next term of the region'ss parliament. Audio

The Pacific Freedom Forum has condemned an editorial in Papua New Guinea's National Newspaper calling for strict control measures on social media users. Audio

The Fiji Times has defended its reporting of opposition comments, saying freedom of the press and the right to impart information is enshrined in the constitution. Audio

A sea turtle rookery in Solomon Islands is showing the most dramatic recovery in turtle population ever recorded in the Pacific. Audio

The Federated States of Micronesia will be requesting Barack Obama to declare a State of Emergency in the country to allow Federal resources to flow into the country as part of its US compact. Audio

A texting scheme to expose corrupt officials in Papua New Guinea has had so much success it will be expanded to a national level by the end of the year. Audio

A new education policy in Fiji will see more boarding places at urban schools offered to students from remote and rural areas. Audio

One month since cyclone Pam and disaster authorities in Vanuatu are still struggling to deal with first response measures as food from the first round of relief aid runs out. Audio

Veteran Bougainville leader hoping to retain presidency as the province enters a crucial term. Audio

The international group which observed Fiji's general election last year has recommended Fiji revise some of its laws including a controversial decree which restricts public gatherings. Audio

French Polynesia has announced its intention to bid for the 2023 Pacific Games and plans to spend 150 million US dollars on venues and equipment if successful. Audio

Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission has announced that it will recommend a pro-justicia inquiry into killings of four students in Papua province last year. Audio

Landowners in Solomon Islands are making an unprecedented bid to buy themselves a gold mine after the national government backed out of a planned purchase last month. Audio

Pacific leaders meet to ensure the region has a strong voice, and it's priorities are reflected, when members of the United Nations set global development goals later this year. Audio

The subject of Fiji, which has dominated Pacific Island Forum summits every year since 2006, will continue this year after the country's leader announced he will not attend. Audio

There has been a negative reaction in New Caledonia to the French government's electoral law for the territory's independence referendum. Audio

On March 25th this year, the official dawn blessing ceremony took place at the Pukeahu National War Memorial park, Buckle Street in Wellington. Built above the Arras Tunnel, the park provides a space… Audio

The Prime Minister of Tuvalu says he has a convincing mandate to continue the work he has been doing over the past few years. Audio

The United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordination team leader in Vanuatu says criticism of the government's aid response in the wake of cyclone Pam is unfounded. Audio

Tourism operators in Aitutaki say if Sunday flights between the island and Rarotonga are canned it could be disastrous for the economy. Audio

ABG vice president confident that the people had good input in the Mining Act. Audio

The United Nations says it is concerned about proper nutrition for mothers and babies in Vanuatu after cyclone Pam struck. Authorities estimate around ninety percent of the food gardens in the mostly… Audio

Fiji opposition claims it is grossly under-resourced. Audio

Women on Efate and Santo in Vanuatu are working together to try and improve the diet of families in the Port Vila by shipping root crops from the unaffected northern islands to be sold in the capital.

Papua New Guinea remain hopeful associate countries can still play a part in future Cricket World Cup events, provided they show they can be competitive. Audio