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A human rights activist in Fiji, Tura Lewai, says people should critically analyse the constitution and not just celebrate having one. Audio

Fiji political group accuses the New Zealand government of giving into the Commodore Bainimarama regime. Audio

An international charity working with disabled people in poor communities says unless governments recognise disability as a development issue those affected will continue to be neglected. Audio

A human rights activist in Fiji, Tura Lewai, says people should critically analyse the constitution and not just celebrate they have one. Audio

Pacific Island leaders summit underway in Majuro with climate change at the top of the agenda. Audio

The president of Makatu'unga He 'Ofa in Wellington wants to see Tongan language incorporated into the New Zealand school curriculum. Audio

There are mounting calls in Solomon Islands for the government to better protect and support indigenous business people. Audio

The Pacific Conference of Churches lays out what it sees as the main issues for Pacific Islands Forum leaders to focus on. Audio

New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, says the release of Fiji's constitution is part of much practical progress in Fiji towards elections. Audio

Tuvalu prime minister raises concerns about the lack of action over combatting climate change. Audio

An expert in electoral systems in the region says the new electoral system planned for Fiji favours organised political parties, both big and small. Audio

Allegations of the use of mercury are among ongoing issues at the Gold Ridge mine in Solomon Islands. Audio

A Marshall Islands cabinet minister says the next five years will be the key to protecting Pacific islands from rising sea levels. Audio

A month of commemorations and celebrations through August to mark 150 years since the Queensland Government formally allowed plantation owners to bring in Pacific Islanders as indentured labourers has… Audio

The Solomon Islands Manufacturers Association wants the government to get behind coconut oil producers. Audio

Banaban islanders maintain that countries involved in stripping their homeland of phosphate still owe them compensation. Audio

Panguna landowners' group chair says MOU with Chinese state-owned company is not about mining but rather farming, tourism and dealing with tailings. Audio

Fiji's new constitution has a provision to make the teaching of the iTaukei and the Hindi (along with English) compulsory at primary-school level. Audio

An expert in electoral systems in the region says the new system planned for Fiji is a radical change from the past and will be a challenge for the country. Audio

Fears Chinese will drive ni-Vanuatu shop owners out of retail sector, Audio

Anger at planned return of retired French High Commissioner to run Air Tahiti. Audio

The Polynesian Leaders Group holds its annual meeting in Auckland just before the summit of Pacific leaders in Majuro. Audio

The Fiji Methodist Church annual conference wraps up with limits on kava drinking and a commitment not to back coups in the future. Audio

Continuing public disquiet over mine tailings at the Ramu nickel mine in Papua New Guinea. Audio

French Polynesia proposes global fund for climate change refugees. Audio