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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered the outlook on Wellington International Airport's credit rating from positive to stable after reviewing the latest developments, particularly its… Audio

A crucial meeting in Wellington may decide the fate of a controversial plane gifted from China to Tonga. Audio

The recent alleged gang rape of a woman in Vanuatu has sparked heated debate after a push for customary punishment to replace court charges they were facing. Audio

An elections expert looks at international measures of fair elections as concerns continue to be raised about the elections run up in Fiji. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Defence Minister says the government is working with Indonesia to investigate and minimise tensions along the two countries' common border. Audio

There is a call from Bougainville for a high profile academic working with the ABG to be ordered out of Papua New Guinea. Audio

New Caledonia's anti-independence parties have retained a majority in the Congress in Sunday's crucial election. Audio

A Lowy Institute report says Australia's assistance in RAMSI was costly and disproportionate, and there are lessons to be learnt from the 10-year assistance mission. Audio

An observer of Fiji politics says the Fiji election will mostly be a battle of personalities and leadership. Audio

The World Bank advocates greater labour mobility as the key to improving employment and opportunity in the Pacific. Audio

Landowners in Pomio, Papua New Guinea, still denied access to their aldn and traditional way of life as fraudulent land lease remains in place. Audio

A new climate report makes an urgent call to the US Congress to collaborate more with Pacific nations. Audio

Tonga's soldiers end their deployment to Afghanistan and now attention turns to how they might be employed now. Audio

A global security and international relations expert, Robert Patman, says it's no surprise Russia is trying to reassert itself in the Asia Pacific. Audio

The Papua New Guinea coffee corporation says a co-ordinated approach is needed to improve marketing the industry in Europe. Audio

The creation of New Caledonia's new marine park has been embraced by environmentalists but its fishing restrictions are yet to be set. Audio

Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister has hit out at the World Bank for finalising a draft report on the Tonga transport industry without any consultation with him. Audio

Deakin University Research Institute rates New Zealand's aid to the Pacific is better quality than Australia's. Audio

There's mounting criticism from Fiji's political parties that double standards are at play in the run up to the election. Audio

Voters in New Caledonia will go to the polls on Sunday in an election crucial for a possible series of three independence referenda. Audio

A widening division between Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister and the leader of one of his government's main coalition partners deteriorates into an issue over seating in parliament. Audio

Save the Children in Solomon Islands says the country is still trying to recover from the worst disaster it's ever faced from April's flooding and more funding is desperately needed for relief… Audio

The government of Vanuatu is still yet to make a decision to fund an assessment for urgent food relief that was submitted ten days ago. Audio

The World Health Organisation has declared the spread of polio an international public health emergency. Audio

An El Nino system is predicted for mid-year and there are indications it could be stronger than previous occurrences. Audio