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The Fiji Medical Association says a doctor shortage in the country is a result of skilled, senior physicians leaving for better opportunities overseas. Audio

Papua New Guinea's top legal official has advised the police commissioner that there has been no criminality involving payments to lawyer, Paul Paraka. Audio

52 candidates will contest the elections this week in the Cook Islands. Audio

Nautilus Minerals is set to begin mining the seabed off New Ireland in Papua New Guinea, following a dispute resolution with the government there. Audio

A new mobile phone service allows Papua New Guineans to access information about their parliamentarians. Audio

Climate scientists issue warning over possible droughts as they predict El Nino weather pattern is likely to develop. Audio

The Pacific Games Council votes to allow Australia and New Zealand to compete in up to four sports at next year's Pacific Games in Port Moresby, in the first step towards creating a Continental Games.

There's been mixed reaction to the Melanesian Spearhead Group's decision on a bid by a West Papuan group to become a member. Audio

A communications analyst says the Fiji National Provident Fund's decision to increase its stake in Vodafone Fiji is a solid investment. Audio

A archeological dig underway in an area of Vanuatu once made famous by Captain Cook has confirmed the dramatic effects of early European contact. Audio

A Pacific Studies lecturer in New Zealand says an award for teaching excellence will boost the subject's academic credibility. Audio

Including Maria Dronke, Unity Theatre, 'The Trap' by Kathleen Ross, Community Arts Service, 'Waiting for Godot', Professor James Shelly, Canterbury University Drama Society, Lawrence Olivier and… Audio

Tonga is proposing to trade the disuputed Minerva reef with Fiji, in exchange for the Lau island group. Audio

The Cook Islands go to the polls next week and continuing de-population has been raised as a key concern for people. Audio

Pacific Island countries shouldn't be shy about bargaining with China in its hunger for resources to fuel its economy. Audio

Papua New Guinea's top police hierarchy is to re-examine the file around an arrest warrant on the Prime Minister. Audio

The United Nations Population Fund has been in talks with the Kiribati government this week about ways to curb what it calls concerning population growth. Audio

Vanuatu's Prime Minister talks candidly about the Melanesian Spearhead Group's latest moves on West Papua. Audio

The Citizens Constitutional Forum in Fiji is urging politicians to clearly outline their policies on the controversial issue of land before September's election. Audio

Depopulation, climate change, and foreign aid are just some of the issues Cook Islanders will consider while casting their votes in next week's election. Audio

A child health expert says widespread poverty is leading to malnutrition, stunted growth, and childhood deaths in the Pacific region. Audio

Vanuatu Women Against Crime says the government is failing to protect victims of crime as the numbers of rapes and murders across the country continue to climb. Audio

One of the co-founders of a theatre group in Vanuatu which turns 25 this week, says performing arts have proved a powerful tool for spreading important messages. Audio

A young PNG team has won the Commonwealth Rugby League Nines Championship in Glasgow, in what is a test event for possible inclusion in future Commonwealth Games events. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says he will not step down despite a court ruling which has dismissed an application for a stay on his arrest warrant. Audio