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It's been a rocky old ride on the markets so far this year - with China dominating most of the headlines. Audio

Vanuatu has been holding a snap election to choose a new parliament. Audio

The former assistant commissioner of police in Fiji, Henry Brown, says the internal inquiry into unspecified allegations against him is being conducted contrary to principles of good governance. Audio

Papua New Guinea's new tourism minister says he needs to invest in building up the countries tourism hubs before marketing it to the world. Audio

A report on overseas born Tongans attending school in the kingdom suggests a more structured programme be introduced to avoid instances of bullying, violence and discomfort. Audio

A medical expert from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community says countries in the region should be on the alert in regards to the possible links of the zika virus to foetal malformation in babies.

Despite problems, Vanuatu is set for its snap elections. Audio

The US Ambassador to Indonesia has visited West Papua and indicated American interest in helping to keep the endangered forests of Papua region intact. Audio

The 2017 Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu will now start later that originally planned. Audio

The chief executive of the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau has welcomed a government proposal to develop a WWII memorial park at Bloody Ridge on Guadalcanal. Audio

Palau will undergo a United Nations review of its human rights situation. Audio

Tourist numbers have been surging around the Pacific, with many countries reaching record highs in 2015. Audio

The Forum Fisheries Agency says America's decision to withdraw from the US Pacific islands fisheries treaty could have a grave impact on the economies of Pacific nations. Audio

The latest disaster assessments in Papua New Guinea have found the cost of getting food relief to drought stricken communities is prohibitive. Audio

Thousands of young people in Vanuatu may not be able to vote in this Friday's election, despite efforts by the Electoral Commission to sign them up. Audio

There are mixed feelings on the likelihood of the PACER Plus regional trade deal negotiations wrapping up by mid-year, amid speculation that island economies are not in a position to benefit from it.

The leader of Fiji's opposition National Federation Party says its members will this month consider whether its three MPs should leave parliament. Audio

The Solomon Islands Ministry of National Unity Reconciliation and Peace says the US$375,000 paid last week to an association representing ex-militants will not be accessible to its members as cash… Audio

French Polynesia's pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru wants to run for French presidency. Audio

Oceania Tennis to get a say on the global game. Audio

A youth advocacy group in Vanuatu says this Friday's snap election will deny thousands of young people their constitutional rights. Audio

A communicable disease expert says urgent action is needed to try and stop what appears to be a unique drug-resistant form of tuberculosis on the Papua New Guinea island of Daru. Audio

A security analyst says there is concern a Russian shipment of military equipment to Fiji will be used for more than peace keeping abroad. Audio

Thousands of people are estimated to have had their livelihoods affected by the destruction of Savalalo Market in Samoa, which was burned to the ground over the weekend. Audio

An International Labour Organisation mission will visit Fiji this month as concerns over a lack of workers' rights remain. Audio