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Pacific Island countries shouldn't be shy about bargaining with China in its hunger for resources to fuel its economy. Audio

Papua New Guinea's top police hierarchy is to re-examine the file around an arrest warrant on the Prime Minister. Audio

The United Nations Population Fund has been in talks with the Kiribati government this week about ways to curb what it calls concerning population growth. Audio

Vanuatu's Prime Minister talks candidly about the Melanesian Spearhead Group's latest moves on West Papua. Audio

The Citizens Constitutional Forum in Fiji is urging politicians to clearly outline their policies on the controversial issue of land before September's election. Audio

Depopulation, climate change, and foreign aid are just some of the issues Cook Islanders will consider while casting their votes in next week's election. Audio

A child health expert says widespread poverty is leading to malnutrition, stunted growth, and childhood deaths in the Pacific region. Audio

Vanuatu Women Against Crime says the government is failing to protect victims of crime as the numbers of rapes and murders across the country continue to climb. Audio

One of the co-founders of a theatre group in Vanuatu which turns 25 this week, says performing arts have proved a powerful tool for spreading important messages. Audio

A young PNG team has won the Commonwealth Rugby League Nines Championship in Glasgow, in what is a test event for possible inclusion in future Commonwealth Games events. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says he will not step down despite a court ruling which has dismissed an application for a stay on his arrest warrant. Audio

UNICEF says the devastating floods in Solomon Islands earlier this year have taken the worst toll on the country's most vulnerable. Audio

A Vanuatu businessman says a proposal to unload Chinese fishing vessels in the middle of Port Vila habour will have a negative impact on tourism and poses a threat to the environment. Audio

From today any Auckland business allowing under 18 year olds to use a sunbed could be closed down or fined thousands of dollars. Audio

The Fiji National Federation Party leader says he is appalled at how the USP has dealt with comments made by two of its journalism academics. Audio

The Governor of Pitcairn Island says a man who was sucessfully evacuated by longboat from the territory was in a life or death situation. Audio

A human rights advocacy group is calling for a new Indonesian government to end human rights abuses by previous governments, and bring those responsible to account. Audio

An advisor to the Autonomous Bougainville government says there are limited opportunities for the region to grow its economy as it considers independence. Audio

Fiji rugby coach John McKee is already mapping out the team's road to next year's Rugby World Cup, after the players sealed qualification against the Cook Islands. Audio

Calls continue for Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill to resign amid an ongoing legal wrestle related to a major corruption case. Audio

The speaker of the Nauru Parliament stands by the decision to expel five of the eight opposition MPs from parliament. Audio

Funding shortfalls right across the public health sector in Vanuatu are making it hard for hospitals and clinics to deliver basic services. Audio

The head of World Vision in Solomon Islands says he hopes funding from UNICEF to a joint NGO project will build a more resilient water and sanitation network. Audio

A human rights organisation in Fiji says Pacific nations need to support the West Paupan freedom movement instead of keeping quiet to keep Indonesia happy. Audio

Oxfam in Papua New Guinea says it welcomes the Australian government's new aid policy framework with its focus on private sector involvement and increased accountability. Audio