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SPREP director-general receives support for his call at UN Oceans Conference to end waste dumping by fishing fleets in the region. Audio

Fiji's National Federation Party says if it gets into power after the next election it will bring in major reforms to the health and medical system. Audio

Embracing cultural diversity has been key in lifting achievement rates for Maori and Pasifika students at one of New Zealand's most ethnically diverse schools. Audio

Indonesia's new ambassador to New Zealand says the indigenous population of Papua region is not pushing for independence. Ambassador Tantowi Yahya says that Indonesia acknowledges the mistakes of the… Audio

Debate on Samoan language required in today's globalised world. Audio

Pacific island leaders have called for more help to fight illegal fishing and a worldwide network of marine sanctuaries at a major gathering on the world's oceans. Audio

Media freedom under the spotlight in Tonga ever since the prime minister threatened the public broadcaster over his dissatisfaction of their reporting. Audio

It sounds like the blurb for a Dan Brown novel – ‘a small group pre-determines what will happen in Parliament’. But real life is less thrilling, and better written.

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An economist who has assessed the PNG economy says the average Papua New Guinean is much more worse off now compared with 1980 and he is blaming the focuss of successive governments on resource… Audio

The opposition Green party says the New Zealand government should intervene in the fate of refugees detained offshore by Australia. Audio

An increasing number of land and marine species in the Pacific are being threatened by illegal trade overseas. Audio

A women's advocate in Tonga says the government needs to improve legislation around the protection of women and children. Audio

Among a number of Pacific people who have been acknowledged in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours list is a legendary Cook Island musician, and a former Manu Samoa and All Black rugby legend. Audio

There are concerns in Nauru that a law change rushed through this week interferes with the right to subpoena public servants to appear as witnesses in court cases. Audio

In a world of shrinking aid budgets and closing borders New Zealand is well poised to show global leadership according to this country's umbrella body for non-government organisations. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Kantri Party, which is fielding 40 candidates in the upcoming general election, is seeking to prioritise rural development. Audio

An editor of a new book about so-called e-government in the Pacific says leadership is essential for regional countries to get full benefits from Information and Communication Technology. Audio

The Prime Minister of Tuvalu Enele Sopoaga says the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is distressing and destructive and will affect relations between the two countries. Audio

The New Zealand government says it would only grant asylum to Manus Island detainees with Australia's consent. Audio

Adding to the celebration of the 55th year of Samoan independence and Samoan language week, Samoan artists acknowledge their homelands with their accolades at the 13th Vodafone Pacific Music Awards. Audio

The billboards say “if you haven’t seen Carmen, it’s a tragedy”. New Zealand Opera’s Carmen opened last night in Wellington. Christine Argyle reviews this production of Bizet’s opera directed by Lindy… Audio

The Forum Fisheries Agency has welcomed a move by Australia to provide Pacific countries with bigger, faster patrol boats. Audio

Samoan born doctoral researcher explores his identity in traditional and contemporary music. Audio

The dance floor where John Travolta captured the 1970s disco craze is going up for sale and is expected to fetch up to $1.5 million. Video, Audio