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The vote count is underway following the election on Wednesday in Solomon Islands, first preliminary results possibly available tonight. Audio

The outcome of the Cook Islands general election held in July continues to be played out in the courts with a decision still pending as to whether the Mitiaro by-election will be counted. Audio

Fiji's opposition has explained why it boycotted the Indian PM's address. Audio

Greenpeace has been lobbying the government of Kiribati to not renew the licence of two of the world's largest purse seine fishing vessels next year. Audio

Former deputy leader of Tonga's Democrats explains why he is not contesting next week's election. Audio

A man who claims four Fiji military intelligence officers abused and threatened to kill him while he was in custody is planning on taking legal action against the government. Audio

Unicef says pneumonia is still one of the leading causes of death in babies and young children in the Pacific region and parents should be alert to rapid breathing, coughing and a fever. Audio

Medicins Sans Frontieres says the first trials of drone technology to tackle tuberculosis in Papua New Guinea by providing better treatment access have been successful. Audio

CNMI authorities launch new fight against non-communicable diseases. Audio

The Solomon Islands World Heritage area of East Rennell has been listed as in a critical condition by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Audio

Solomon Islands go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new 50 member parliament. Audio

France says there is no alternative to New Caledonia having an independence referendum by 2018. Audio

A high-level meeting between the French President and Pacific Island leaders in Noumea has sparked optimism that the Pacific's fight against climate change will finally be put under the spotlight. Audio

Mitre 10's annual sales have topped 1-billion dollars for the first time. Audio

Papua New Guinea's veteran leader Sir Michael Somare is seeking damages of 205 million kina over his removal as Prime Minister on August 2, 2011. Audio

The police commander of Papua New Guinea's Hela province says a state of emergency won't stop tribal fighting in the area. Audio

A Tonga business chief says it is vital that at least some of the incoming MPs are savvy business people. Audio

Unregistered political parties in Solomon Islands remain locked out of next week's elections after a High Court ruling delivered on Friday in Honiara went against them. Audio

The Commonwealth Observers Group in Solomon Islands for elections deploy to seven of the country's nine provinces. Audio

A doctor at Samoa's baby unit says women need to seek medical care early in their pregnancies to avoid the risks of premature delivery. Audio

Bougainville prepares to clear more bomb and ordinance left over from the Second World War. Audio

Three public buildings in the Cook Islands contructed by a Chinese firm within the last decade are needing repairs totalling US$600 000 due to leaks, rust and damage. Audio

The Marshall Islands island of Kili is benefiting from a new solar and wind-powered water desalination plant. Audio

Tonga Power has begun rebuilding Ha'apai's electricity network after 90 percent of it was destroyed by Cyclone Ian in January. Audio

UN Women has launched a radio drama as part of efforts to encourage more Pacific women to enter politics. Audio