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With a projected vote on independence from Papua New Guinea just three months away, suddenly Bougainville is the centre of a lot of activity Audio

Palau President Tommy Remengesau says there needs to be more action taken on reducing carbon emissions by ocean vessels. Audio

The 16th edition of the Pacific Games will be officially opened in Apia this weekend, with about 3,500 athletes from across the region expected to compete in 26 sports over the next fortnight. Audio

Westland Milk chairman Pete Morrison says he takes full responsibility for events that forced the sale of the diary co-op to a foreign investor. He spoke to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio

The British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Samoa says the UK has stepped back too much from the Pacific. Audio

To celebrate Matariki, a group of weavers including six from the Pacific told their stories of the stars, the moon and the seasons. Six Maori weavers made up the rest of the group which was part of… Audio

The leading West Papuan independence group has committed to ending the use of child soldiers by armed rebels fighting under its flag. Audio

A forestry contractor is calling for the immigration minister's resignation saying delays in processing migrant worker visas is costing the industry and his disadvantaged region hundreds of thousands… Video, Audio

While more than 100 medicines sit on Pharmac's waiting list, some for 10 years, the UK's own agency - NICE - doesn't have a waiting list. It's ranked one of the best OECD countries in terms of access… Video, Audio

Pacific eye care specialists are under strain with a heavy workload, large areas to cover and often minimal resources. Audio

French Polynesia marks 53rd anniversary of first French nuclear test Audio

Invercargill councillor Lesley Soper says she is concerned about Mayor Tim Shadbolt, who she says is increasingly confused, losing track at council meetings and going off on tangents. She spoke to… Video, Audio

Last week, the International Labour Organisation put the Fijian government on notice over its failure to implement reforms agreed to in 2016. It has been given until November this year to show… Audio

Samoan officials say the expelling of seasonal workers from New Zealand, and the blacklisting of their villages in Samoa, is a one-off incident. Audio

New Zealand First MP Tracey Martin says deliberate delays to the End of Life Choice Bill mean the public might not get its say on euthanasia at the 2020 election. Audio

A new team of ministers is tasked with renovating the Government's housing programme. Megan Woods will lead the new team and take charge of the beleaguered KiwiBuild policy, while Phil Twyford focuses… Audio

A group of Pasifika scholars are calling for the name Moana to replace Oceania. Moana, they say, identifies the entire Pasifika peoples, their lands, their waters and their cultures. Audio

Wellington’s Beastwars is perhaps New Zealand’s best-loved metal band, so when they broke up in 2016, fans were gutted. Worse news was to follow – a year later, the band’s frontman Matt Hyde was… Audio

When restrictive new abortion laws were passed in this country, a grass roots group of women immediately mobilised. Produced by Claire Crofton. Audio

Tahiti awaits ruling in Temaru's first case in criminal. Audio

It's hoped a new immunisation programme will reach 100-thousand children in nine Pacific countries. The vaccinations are aimed at reducing high rates of diarrhoea, pneumonia and cervical cancer. Audio

One of Netball New Zealand's major sponsors, ANZ, has raised concerns about Maria Folau's support for her husband after she shared his social media post calling for donations. Sports reporter Clay… Video, Audio

Auckland councillor Christine Fletcher is calling for all public electric scooters to be pulled from the city's streets until it's clear what caused the death of a man who died while riding a Lime… Video, Audio