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UNICEF says the devastating floods in Solomon Islands earlier this year have taken the worst toll on the country's most vulnerable. Audio

A Vanuatu businessman says a proposal to unload Chinese fishing vessels in the middle of Port Vila habour will have a negative impact on tourism and poses a threat to the environment. Audio

From today any Auckland business allowing under 18 year olds to use a sunbed could be closed down or fined thousands of dollars. Audio

The Fiji National Federation Party leader says he is appalled at how the USP has dealt with comments made by two of its journalism academics. Audio

The Governor of Pitcairn Island says a man who was sucessfully evacuated by longboat from the territory was in a life or death situation. Audio

A human rights advocacy group is calling for a new Indonesian government to end human rights abuses by previous governments, and bring those responsible to account. Audio

An advisor to the Autonomous Bougainville government says there are limited opportunities for the region to grow its economy as it considers independence. Audio

Fiji rugby coach John McKee is already mapping out the team's road to next year's Rugby World Cup, after the players sealed qualification against the Cook Islands. Audio

Calls continue for Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill to resign amid an ongoing legal wrestle related to a major corruption case. Audio

The speaker of the Nauru Parliament stands by the decision to expel five of the eight opposition MPs from parliament. Audio

Funding shortfalls right across the public health sector in Vanuatu are making it hard for hospitals and clinics to deliver basic services. Audio

The head of World Vision in Solomon Islands says he hopes funding from UNICEF to a joint NGO project will build a more resilient water and sanitation network. Audio

A human rights organisation in Fiji says Pacific nations need to support the West Paupan freedom movement instead of keeping quiet to keep Indonesia happy. Audio

Oxfam in Papua New Guinea says it welcomes the Australian government's new aid policy framework with its focus on private sector involvement and increased accountability. Audio

Niue will host its first international food festival in a bid to attract more visitors outside the peak tourism season. Audio

An award-winning TV chef and author says Pacific chefs are growing in confidence with more demand for traditional Pacific cuisine. Audio

Video footage of the Australian immigration minister telling asylum seekers they will never be welcome in Australia, is being condemned by human rights advocates. Audio

Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders meeting in Port Moresby have indicated that the West Papua National Coalition for Liberation's bid to join the group will have to return to the drawing board. Audio

The Free West Papua Campaign says Dutch New Guinea veterans are angry they have been banned from carrying the West Papuan Morning Star flag during a a march this week in The Hague. Audio

Non Government Organisations in the Pacific are cautiously optimistic about a heightened focus on the region by the Australian government's revamped aid programme. Audio

The head of an NGO in the Northern Marianas which helps victims of human rights abuses says law enforcement agencies need to remain vigilant in the fight against human trafficking. Audio

Anti-violence campaigners in Kiribati say a bill that aims to stop domestic violence has been misunderstood and cannot be blamed for a spate of murders in the country. Audio

The French Polynesian president Gaston Flosse has been given a reprieve after a ruling by a Papeete court. Audio

Politicians in the Cook Islands have been utilising social media in an attempt to tap into the younger, swing voters for this year's election. Audio

New Zealand's new Pacific Economic Ambassador, Shane Jones, says New Zealand stands ready to assist Pacific nations in suveillance technology so fishing regulations can be properly policed. Audio