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Papau New Guinea's National Capital District is considering a ban on certain plastics in Port Moresby. Audio

A founder of a new project aiming to foster greater participation of Tongan women in agriculture is encouraging people involved in the sector to look for opportunities in regional markets. Audio

The Tongan government says it has approved a cyclone recovery plan that looks at Ha'apai's immediate to long term needs. Audio

Bougainville's President, John Momis, says O'Neill visit brought unity and will improve the ability of the provincial and national governments to collaborate ahead of the referendum on possible… Audio

Australian academic says Papua New Guinea's current population growth rate has 'serious implications' for the country. Audio

Last Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of a movie that many critics believe to be one of the funniest ever made. Dr Strangelove nevertheless had a serious point to make about the high risks… Audio

Mosquitos carrying zika virus and dengue fever have led to a double epidemic in French Polynesia, with up to half the population becoming unwell over the past three months. Audio

Papua New Guinea's 'explosive' population growth prompts calls for the Government to take action and invest more in key services. Audio

Efforts are being made to remove a stranded fishing vessel leaking oil at a Pohnpei reef in Federated States of Micronesia. Audio

An academic says Fiji will be hoping to get ideas for a leaner, more efficient public service from New Zealand following the visit of a top regime official to Wellington this week. Audio

A former media adviser to the Nauru Government, Rod Henshaw, says his deportation on Wednesday shows the Government is effectively a dictatorship. Audio

People in Fiji's second largest town, Nadi, have been advised to get out after the Nadi River reached critical levels around lunchtime. Audio

The French Polynesian opposition politician, Oscar Temaru, says it is a disgrace that a corruption trial scheduled for this week has not gone ahead. Audio

The Australian Papua New Guinea Business Council says a reciprocal visa arrangement would make it easier for the two countries to do business together.

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The asylum-seeker deal between Australia and Papua New Guinea is set to be tested in PNG courts after the opposition leader was granted standing to legally challenge the Government. Audio

The Fiji Rugby Union responds to the IRB's decision to suspend funding to the national union and the decision to sack the national fifteens coach. Audio

The government in Samoa has made moves to protect and preserve the Samoan language for future generations. Audio

The Nauru Government survives a vote of no confidence and looks to introduce more controversial policies. Audio

The American Samoa longliner association says if there is a collaborative effort between government, industry members and port owners the dwindling industry could be saved. Audio

Vanuatu land reforms strengthen role of customary institutions in land deals while stripping Lands Minister position of powers to issue land leases. Audio

Tongan officials say the long-term food security and water supply of cyclone-hit Ha'apai could come under threat if there is no more rain before the dry season Audio

PNG's Justice Minister says the death penalty will be implemented this year, despite vocal opposition from human rights groups. Audio

The Acting Premier of Niue says he's not worried about a motion of no confidence entered by the opposition and is confident of winning the election in April. Audio

Vanuatu National Nurses Association disagrees with plan to bring in doctors from South Korea to train local nurses. Audio

A women's group in the Marshall Islands says it is doing what it can do combat alarming rates of child malnutrition and diabetes in the country. Audio