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In eastern Christchurch, poverty and earthquake stress have added trauma on trauma. We meet the people in the community trying to ensure the kids there are more than statistics. Video

A former Solomon Islands foreign affairs minister says the departure of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands is an opportunity for the country to shape its own future. Audio

The outgoing president of the Australian Human Rights Commission says she is disturbed by government interference. Audio

An emerging Samoan photographer who has explored gender identity and mythical story-telling hopes his work will go international. Audio

Scientists say most of the world's coral reefs could perish if countries do not honour their commitments to the Paris climate agreement. Audio

A call from the South Auckland community for more workshops on learning traditional Samoan dances, especially when nowadays the practices of Samoan dance is not considered 'traditional'. Audio

New international opportunities for Pacific Islands hockey nations. Audio

An economist says the Papua New Guinea government says ballooning debt servicing costs and the main reason for an enormous lift in public debt. Audio

A point of difference in the candidate field in a rural Papua New Guinea district is breeding some hope for change on the eve of the national election. Audio

Health Ministry guidelines have prompted many early childhood centres to take cake off their menus. Education correspondent John Gerritsen went out looking for icing and found...sausage cake. Video, Audio

The SML landowners at Panguna in Bougainville say no to a return by BCL but yes to another company coming in to mining the substantial gold and copper deposits. Audio

An effort to create a Second World War Museum in the Vanuatu town on Luganville is gaining traction, and its directors hope to start construction in the next couple of years. Audio

As pressure mounts on refugees to leave Manus Island, legal experts warn Australia is flouting international law. Audio

Drug supplies are slowly starting to be restored in Papua New Guinea, easing a nationwide crisis that has seen some hospitals closed and others driven to the brink. Audio

The Unit Trust of Samoa has had another record year, paying out just over one and a half million US dollars to investors, but ownership of a key strategic investment is about to change. Audio

Vanuatu's late president Baldwin Lonsdale has been farewelled at a state funeral and procession in the capital Port Vila. Audio

Papua New Guinea's electoral commission says it is ready for polling despite claims the general election has been rigged. Audio

A chance discovery by two men spending a day fishing on a New Caledonia reef has led to a new species of fish being named after them. Audio

High number of pregnancies among teenage girls point to social problems such as lack of support for mothers and incest. Audio

Climate and ocean scientists say the longest global coral bleaching on record is finally coming to an end leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Audio

A suspended opposition MP in Fiji says his court acquittal last week is a major win for him politically. Audio

The autonomous Bougainville Government says a major mining project, such as a re-opened Panguna mine, is vital ahead of a vote on independence from Papua New Guinea in 2019. Audio

The United Nations says it is facilitating talks in Solomon Islands to build confidence among the people as the Regional Assistance Mission prepares to leave. Audio