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A Cook Islands NGO says a committee process to scrutinise a proposed fishing deal with the European Union was biased. Audio

New asbestos discovered after a hospital fire in Solomon Islands has sparked a call for a Pacific-wide ban on the toxic substance. Audio

A political scientist who covers Pacific issues, says the changes initiated at the Pacific Islands Forum, by adding new members, may have fascinating results that the agency has not yet considered. Audio

Pitcairn islanders have been celebrating the establishment last week of 830,000 square kilometres of marine reserve around their remote island. Audio

Community groups in Fiji are treading carefully following the detention of six men involved in a gathering to discuss the constitution two weeks ago. Audio

A theatre group in South Auckland is using classic English literature, in particular Shakespeare, to break down negative stereotypes surrounding Maori and Pasifika people in New Zealand. Audio

On Suffrage Day Claire Regnault, a curator from Te Papa, and Anastasia Burn from Wellington Girls College Feminist Club discuss pressing issues for women today. Te Papa recently acquired a rare medal… Audio

Civil society groups are questioning the independence of island leaders in the Pacific Islands Forum with Australia and New Zealand at the table. Audio

Most of the population on the remote atoll of Takuu (also known as Mortlock) in Papua New Guinea's Bougainville region have left the island as their unique way of life struggles to survive. Audio

There are hopes a new fish identification booklet will help improve management across the Pacific coastal fishing industry. Audio

Tongan dancer and choreographer Tuiahai Tuiafitu is helping to keep his nation's traditional dance forms alive, against the onslaught of hip hop on the islands. Audio

A bill enabling victims of historical sexual offences in Guam to file civil lawsuits could help uncover a web of abuse in the island's Catholic Church. Audio

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature's four-yearly World Conservation Congress has concluded in Hawaii where motions were passed on initiatives such as greater protection measures in… Audio

Wellington Brass Band music director David Bremner talks about the pride he felt conducting his band at the 164^th British Open in Birmingham. Audio

Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has again hit out at New Zealand saying it is been high-handed and disrespectful towards Fiji over the detention of several politicians at the weekend. Audio

An international relations scholar at the University of Fiji Richard Herr says Fiji's relations with Australia and New Zealand are at risk after a cabinet reshuffle in Fiji. Audio

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva says a misbehaving cabinet minister gave him no option but to sack him. Audio

Members of a regional farmers network are gathering in Tonga this week for the first Pacific Breadfruit Roundtable conference. Audio

The Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has hit back at comments by his New Zealand counterpart John Key in relation to the arrests of opposition politicians at the weekend. Audio

Papua New Guinea's New Ireland province advances its push for autonomy from the central government. Audio

Ensuring development projects deliver benefits for women as well as men is a passion and a vocation for Imrana Jalal. Audio

A former Papua New Guinea deputy prime minister says he feels the country's recurring problems related to corruption stem from a failure to strengthen democratic institutions which was a consequence… Audio

Vanuatu football create history, qualify for FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Audio

The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands is calling for a united effort to combat corruption in the country. Audio

A year ago Pacific leaders at their annual talkfest agreed to send a factfinding mission to Papua to investigate allegations of human rights abuse. Audio