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An Australian National University researcher says it's important a new investment bank set up by China supports development projects in the Pacific that will have long-lasting benefits. Audio

An opposition MP has been arrested after hundreds of people turned out to anti-government protests on Nauru yesterday. Audio

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says it is making good progess in its efforts to rearm special units in the organisation. Audio

The countries that make up the Parties to the Nauru Agreement will start charging more for the use of Fish Aggregating Devices in a trial to begin next year.
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Green ecological and political movements in the Asia/Pacific face a big challenge in trying to effect green-thinking, carbon-smart and climate resilient action at the policy level. Audio

A campaign to save grouper fish stocks in Fiji has received the backing of some high profile individuals. Audio

Solomon Airlines has started its weekly service to Sydney, flying out of Honiara on a Monday and returning on Tuesday. Audio

Vanuatu's opposition leader says he's confident he has the numbers needed to pass a motion of no confidence in the Sato Kilman government on Thursday. Audio

The Marshall Islands is continuing its call for reduced emissions in the global shipping industry despite a rejection by the International Maritime Organisation of the idea. Audio

Industry veterans Cydel led the winners list at the 11th annual Vodafone Pacific Music Awards which took place in New Zealand last weekend. Audio

Authorities in the Tongan islands of Ha'apai have given residents 2 weeks to finalise land issues that have been stalling the rebuilding of hundreds of homes since Cyclone Ian in January 2014. Audio

The Marine Stewardship Council has issued public notice of the Cook Islands meeting its standards in its Albacore Fishery. Audio

The chief trade advisor for Pacific countries has been visiting New Zealand unions to promote the regional PACER-plus negotiations and greater labour mobility. Audio

New by-laws being introduced in Fiji to combat public flogging in some iTaukei villages has been welcomed by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. Audio

French Polynesia's Tahiti Pacifique monthly magazine is turning into a weekly newspaper. Audio

Anita Kendrick is a shepherd on an 1800 hectare North Island station. In her spare time she trains working dogs and breeds border collies. Anita also has a broken back. The farm bike she was riding… Audio

Vanuatu has a new look government after prime minister Joe Natuman was ousted in motion of no-confidence on Thursday. Audio

The Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against Corruption is calling for a more inclusive approach to tackling the problem in the Pacific. Audio

Indonesia's government is sending conflicting messages about the future of the controversial transmigration policy in Papua. Audio

A new organisation about to launch in Samoa will be the first union to represent private sector workers in the country and has an initial focus on multi-national employers. Audio

A number of Pacific Games venues will be used in competition for the first time this weekend. Audio

A regional security academic says New Zealand should support its Pacific neighbours but be wary of support for the current Fiji military system. Audio

Opponents of purse seining in the Cook Islands hope a 3,000 plus signature petition will help persuade the government to place further restrictions on the fishing method. Audio

Bougainville's electoral chief has dismissed criticism of the vote counting process, saying he stands by the way his officials carried out the work. Audio

A Fiji High Court decision over the eligibility of a new MP may prompt the Government to usher in another law change. Audio