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Transparency Solomon Islands says concerned Solomon Islanders are preparing to challenge the controversial granting of income tax free salaries for Parliamentarians in court. Audio

The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office says it is starting to feel the strain of operating on its own steam as the international emergency response to Cyclone Pam continues to scale down. Audio

A former Nauru president says the current government is hypocritical in its criticism of media. Audio

The United States Military's plans to use two islands in the Northern Marianas as live fire ranges has aroused strong feelings in the territory in the northwest Pacific. Audio

The Federated States of Micronesia is entitled to US federal assistance after President Barack Obama signed a declaration acknowledging the damage caused by Cyclone Maysak last month. Audio

A Samoan company hoping to gain a foothold in New Zealand's high-end organic food market says their focus is on providing sustainable products for future generations. Audio

Norfolk Island's effort to convince Australia to give it some input into determining its political status is continuing. Audio

A project to try and stop child labour, begging and trafficking in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby is under way, with plans to shelter at risk children in safe homes. Audio

Cook Islands trade union leader says if the government is serious about overcoming depopulation it must increase public servants' wages. Audio

For 40 years Auckland psychiatrist Dr Sai Woh Wong has been trying to remove barriers for Chinese people in New Zealand to access mental health services. His work has taken place in the community, in… Audio

The Nauru opposition says the government has forced the country's only internet provider to shut down access to Facebook on the island. Audio

The Cook Islands ministry of health says the Chikungunya outbreak is on the rise and is likely to have not reached its peak yet. Audio

Pacific chief justices are contemplating the future growth of the region's judiciary as a five-year development programme draws to a close. Audio

The Samoan government and the ADB are being criticised for not properly consulting the country on its plans to promote the economic use of customary land. Audio

Pacific rugby league gets its moment in the spotlight this weekend, with an international double-header on the Gold Coast. Audio

The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands says he acknowledges the public outrage over MPs' salaries being made tax free earlier this month by the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission. Audio

Suspended Nauru MP says there is growing public concern that the government lacks proper scrutiny. Audio

A proposal to hit tourists in Fiji with a service fee has been criticised by the tourism industry. Audio

Fiji's police commissioner has confirmed six separate investigations into police brutality are open. Audio

The Kiribati Broadcasting and Publications Authority says Radio Kiribati's editor was sacked in part because of her reporting of the death penalty bill. Audio

Two more MPs in Papua New Guinea have been found guilty of misconduct in office by leadership tribunals, and risk losing their seats in parliament as a consequence. Audio

The US military is two thirds of the way through the process of implementing plans to expand activity in the Northern Marianas. Audio

The Chairman of Solomon Islands Parliamentary Entitlements Commission which controversially removed taxes from MPs salaries this month says he wants taxes removed for all public servants. Audio

Kava-producing countries are on notice over poor kava varieties as European market set to improve. Audio

There have been mixed reactions among Papua New Guinean politicians to a proposed law requiring 10 per cent of candidates endorsed by political parties to be women. Audio