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About 50 activists flew the Morning Star flag at New Zealand's Parliament on Monday to mark the 58th anniversary of the declaration of West Papuan independence. Audio

In Samoa, the death toll from the country's measles epidemic has risen to 39- following six more deaths in the previous 24 hours. Audio

There's a sense of optimism in Bougainville's future and a focus on nation-building, as polling continues in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region's independence referendum. Audio

Political leaders from 11 Pacific countries were hosted in New Zealand this week as part of the Pacific Parliamentary Forum. Audio

A new national landfill levy scheme could increase six fold in just a few years, with some experts saying it should be even higher. The government is proposing to increase the current levy from 10… Audio

A national system of paying for public transport tickets virtually anywhere using cellphones, credit card or paywave is beset by delays and uncertainty.

The Transport Agency now says the rollout of… Audio

National's Alfred Ngaro is calling for the Hepatitis Foundation's board chairperson to resign.

As RNZ revealed this week, a two-year investigation into the charity has found the foundation splashed… Audio

France again faces huge compensation demand for health costs caused by nuclear weapons tests. Audio

A former Australian detective has ridiculed the National Party's zero-tolerance approach to gangs, saying the strategy has been a disaster across the ditch.

The Opposition is pitching a police unit -… Video, Audio

National MP Jo Hayes says gender based budgeting in Fiji would be useful to examine as a potential model for New Zealand. Audio

Two years ago Stuff journalist Michael Wright started thinking about marking the 40th anniversary of the Erebus tragedy. The result is the six-part podcast White Silence, exploring the extraordinary… Audio

National has revealed it would expect judges to hand out tougher sentences if it's in power, even though the judiciary is independent and should not be swayed by the government.

Among the party's law… Video, Audio

The National Party has put gangs squarely in its crosshairs, proposing that an elite police team be set up - modelled on Australia's 'Strike Force Raptor' unit.

The idea is one of series of proposals… Audio

Former National Party staffer, Ben Thomas talks about the selection of a 17 year old school boy as the National Party candidate for Palmerston North. Audio

Former National Party press secretary, Ben Thomas, joins the discussion on the National Party law and order policy released today. Audio

Polling has begun in Bougainville's referendum on whether to have independence or greater autonomy within Papua New Guinea. Audio

Pacific governments are working to ensure there is no loss of maritime jurisdiction because of climate change. Audio

National MP Tim MacIndoe reflects on day one of the Speaker-led delegation to Tonga and Fiji including talks on climate change and youth MPs. Audio

New Zealand's Speaker Trevor Mallard says MPs have a disproportionate amount of contact with parliamentarians from Europe and need to work more with their Pacific neighbours. Audio

As Bougainville nears its self-determination referendum, the mine that sparked its bloody civil war is seen as the key to potential independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio

Winston Peters' personal lawyer and the trustee of the New Zealand First Foundation has threatened a $30 million law suit against a National MP, in the latest twist in the donations scandal.

The… Audio

A mass-vaccination campaign is underway in Samoa, as authorities struggle to contain an escalating measles epidemic. Audio

In 'Breath of the Birds' Dame Gillian Whitehead discusses the origin of taonga puoro, their revival, and how she has used traditional Māori musical instruments in her compositions. Audio, Gallery