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The owner of the largest kava farm in Taveuni in Fiji, says he believes local police are working with criminals to steal kava crops. Audio

The winners of a category in the Wellington Gold Awards hopes their win will inspire other Pacific and Maori people to consider starting their own business. Audio

The election of the first woman district officer in Tongan local body politics has excited advocates about the prospects of more women featuring in future parliaments. Audio

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association says ensuring young democracies follow the rule of law is a challenge. Audio

Elderly and disabled people left behind in remote areas of Fiji are among those continuing to need long term trauma counselling after Cyclone Winston. Audio

Tonga could possibly build a bridge to answer worries that the low-lying capital of Nuku'alofa has no clear evacuation plan in the event of a tsunami. Audio

Planting trees or shrubs among food crops could provide a safety net for Pacific island countries in the event of a natural disaster. Audio

Organisers of a week of reconciliation ceremonies held in Solomon Islands say the programme was a first step towards national healing. Audio

One week left for Fiji's sevens players to make the cut for Rio. Audio

Best known as the home of one of Australia's off shore detention centres, Nauru's election campaign has been dogged rumours of interference. Audio

Nearly half of the island countries and territories in the Pacific island region have brought in taxes to curb the islands' soaring rates of obesity and diabetes. Audio

An expert on the law of small island countries says Pacific nations are still adjusting political systems. Audio

Papua New Guinea and the Marshall Islands have received the worst ranking in a United States government report on human trafficking. Audio

It is one week into the now formalised Australian led management of Norfolk Island but many of the locals will continue to press for the return of their autonomy. Audio

New Zealand has extended its Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme in Kiribati and Tuvalu to include the fisheries sector. Audio

The Fire Child by S K Treymayne. Reviewed by Lisa Finucane and published by HarperCollins. Audio

A student leader from the University of Papua New Guinea says he has no regrets about the protest that led to the cancellation of the academic year. Audio

Women MPs from New Zealand are helping boost women's representation in the Pacific through a new mentoring programme. Audio

The Vanuatu Meteorological Service believes its new cyclone map will improve people's knowledge about cyclones and aid them in preparing for such events. Audio

Law students in New Zealand say women still face tough legal challenges throughout the Pacific. Audio

A New Zealand-based academic who has researched the usage and effects of kava says more people are picking up on the various healing qualities of the narcotic. Audio

New chair of Amnesty Internation's NZ board announced. Audio

After two months of student protests, the University of Papua New Guinea has cancelled the academic year. Audio