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A Scottish study says young rugby players should have their neck strength tested before being allowed to play in the front row. Audio

As the recovery from flooding in Solomon Islands continues just five evacuation centres now remain open. Audio

The Government in Papua New Guinea says it is taking the lead to eliminate what it calls gender-based violence. Audio

Vanuatu Christian Council of Churches says it will not accept the gay and lesbian community there. Audio

The Budget introduces free doctor visits and prescriptions for children under 13, extending that beyond the under 6s but not until July next year. Audio

Families are the main target of this year's Budget with a half billion dollar package over four years that extends free doctors visits and prescriptions to include under 13s, but not until July next… Audio

The World Bank is being accused of putting the interests of foreign investors before that of local landowners in the Pacific. Audio

New Zealand pilot says China may wade into NZ-Tonga dispute. Audio

The media group Pacific Freedom Forum says a senior reporter at Fiji TV was sacked following a phone call from the country's attorney-general, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum. Audio

Australia's foreign minister says the government is delivering an aid programme that the country can responsibly afford as it repairs five previous record deficits. Audio

Some asylum seekers who opt to accept refugee settlement in Papua New Guinea once released from the Manus Island detention centre may consider the possibility of reaching Australia via the Torres… Audio

Bougainville launches its own public service as Port Moresby hands down more powers. Audio

Wrestling breaks out between the police and opposition MPs in Nauru's parliament during efforts to eject a member over claims he's damaging the country's reputation. Audio

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered the outlook on Wellington International Airport's credit rating from positive to stable after reviewing the latest developments, particularly its… Audio

A crucial meeting in Wellington may decide the fate of a controversial plane gifted from China to Tonga. Audio

The recent alleged gang rape of a woman in Vanuatu has sparked heated debate after a push for customary punishment to replace court charges they were facing. Audio

An elections expert looks at international measures of fair elections as concerns continue to be raised about the elections run up in Fiji. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Defence Minister says the government is working with Indonesia to investigate and minimise tensions along the two countries' common border. Audio

There is a call from Bougainville for a high profile academic working with the ABG to be ordered out of Papua New Guinea. Audio

New Caledonia's anti-independence parties have retained a majority in the Congress in Sunday's crucial election. Audio

A Lowy Institute report says Australia's assistance in RAMSI was costly and disproportionate, and there are lessons to be learnt from the 10-year assistance mission. Audio

An observer of Fiji politics says the Fiji election will mostly be a battle of personalities and leadership. Audio

The World Bank advocates greater labour mobility as the key to improving employment and opportunity in the Pacific. Audio

Landowners in Pomio, Papua New Guinea, still denied access to their aldn and traditional way of life as fraudulent land lease remains in place. Audio

A new climate report makes an urgent call to the US Congress to collaborate more with Pacific nations. Audio