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A solar-powered plane crossing the Pacific Ocean has passed the point of no return, in what could be the longest ever solo flight in the history of aviation. Audio

The addition of East Timor or Timor-Leste to the Secretariat of the Pacific Community is seen as part of a natural progression towards a stronger region by the organisation. Audio

'A leap of faith'; 'Holding our breath'; and 'Right behind it'. They're the thoughts from GPs and pharmacists who won't be charging to care for children under the age of 13, from tomorrow. Audio

From tomorrow, children under 13 won't be charged for GP visits and prescriptions, if their doctor and pharmacist have signed up to the government scheme. Audio

An advertorial in an international business magazine is raising eyebrows in Tonga but for the wrong reasons. Audio

The Indonesian government says it hopes to make a positive contribution to economic and developmental challenges in Melanesia. Audio

Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has called for an investigation into allegations of high-level money laundering. Audio

The sentencing last week of the former governor of the Northern Marianas, Benigno Fitial, has been described as an historic moment for the territory. Audio

Claims that the Cook Islands opposition is trying to take over leadership of the country couldn't come at a worse time as the nation prepares for its biggest celebration in history. Audio

The Melanesian Spearhead Group has knocked back West Papua's bid to become a full member of the group, while elevating Indonesia's status. Audio

Nauru says the arrest of three opposition MPs has nothing to do with them speaking out against the government. Audio

Cook Islands Grey Power says members are willing to be sent to jail to shame the government for making them pay taxes on their pensions. Audio

An academic says the recent OECD review shows the New Zealand aid programme is neglecting issues such as gender equality and human rights. Audio

New Zealand is to hold talks with Nauru following government moves against five opposition MPs. Audio

Palau's President has defended his country's policy of burning foreign vessels caught illegally fishing in their waters, as his government hopes to send a message to poachers that Palau will not… Audio

A suspended Nauru opposition MP Roland Kun who's being prevented from leaving Nauru says he's been told he's under criminal investigation. Audio

Australian govt scrambles to close offshore processing loophole Audio

Pitcairn has become the second island in the region to pass a law allowing same sex marriage. Audio

Australia's government is rushing through legislation to authorise it to detain people in a foreign country. Audio

West Papuans all over the world are waiting with bated breath for the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders decision on their application for membership to the sub-regional group. Audio

An academic who specialises in tax havens says a blacklist released by the European Commission last week is arbitrary and poorly constructed. Audio

The low representation of women police officers in the Pacific, is among one of the key issues highlighted at a regional police conference in Auckland this week. Audio

A new report has highlighted improved access to infrastructure and services across the Pacific and looked at the potential for greater Information Communications Technology development. Audio

A West Papuan in Australia says a lack of a philosophy on which Melanesia can identify its place in the modern world is holding the region's leaders back from advancing the interests of Melanesian… Audio

An international grouping of parliaments fears democracy is in jeopardy in Nauru and offers to mediate. Audio