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The Cook Islands opposition says it will respect the decision of the Queen's Representative who issued a legal opinion that its attempt to remove the government was illegal. Audio

"Sin" tax increases, infrastructure spending, tax breaks for firms hiring young people and hefty increases in salaries for doctors are some of the features of Fiji's budget presented last night. Audio

Weeks out from both Nauru's and Australia's general elections, MPs and refugee activists have slammed an Australian television programme for its coverage of the refugee story. Audio

The vice-chancellor of the University of Technology in Papua New Guinea is confident the majority of his students will return to class this week. Audio

The Cook Islands is embroiled in political turmoil after the opposition claimed to have replaced the government in a no confidence vote. Audio

There have been more moves by Papua New Guinea's police commissioner Gary Baki to have the fraud squad head Matthew Damaru sidelined as he probes high level corruption. Audio

The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI, says addressing the underlying causes of the ethnic crisis remains the job of the Solomons' government. Audio

The Cook Islands opposition claims it has toppled the government but cabinet minister, Mark Brown, calls a vote of no confidence a farcical exercise. Audio

More than just policy change needed to address the fact that up to 75% of deaths in the Pacific Islands region are due to non communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart diseases. Audio

The 45th anniversary of the Polynesian Panthers Party has seen the birth of a new generation of Pasifika activists in New Zealand. Audio

Newspaper apologises for publishing an explicit photo after public vilification. Audio

Fiji SODELPA party boss ready to return to village but sounds a warning about another coup leader taking on the reigns. Audio

A shortage of kava in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila has been linked to a recent severe drought that destroyed many young kava plantations as well as the industry's struggle to meet growing demand for… Audio

A new report on the state of nutrition around the world puts Pacific island countries at the top of malnutrition statistics. Audio

The United States has rejected allegations that new government legislation is in violation of conservation measures on high seas fishing. Audio

The Forum Fisheries Agency says the system for monitoring and surveillance of the region's fisheries is operating unsustainably and needs to change. Audio

A tourism operator in Palau says the drought is over, but the jellyfish population has declined rapidly. Audio

A women's rights activist says parliament is not just for men. Audio

The ministry responsible for children in Samoa says it will seek more funding to implement the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. Audio

An Australian aid agency providing help for Pacific disaster victims says a La Nina weather pattern is a real threat for much of the region. Audio

Papua New Guinea and Australia have rejected accusations that conditions are deteriorating at the Manus Island processing centre for asylum seekers. Audio

A year ago, on the 18th June 2015, the Australia Federal Parliament removed Norfolk Island's autonomy. Audio

The prospects of Papua New Guinea university students returning to class soon have been further dampened by violent unrest this week at campuses as students seek justice over last week's… Audio