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Divergent views on merits of Guam 'two strikes' bill. Audio

Tahiti are keeping their expectations in check ahead of their debut at the Confederations Cup football tournament in Brazil. Audio

The head of the United Nations Development Programme in the region, Knut Ostby, says the agency welcomes the chance to give input on Fiji's elections next year. Audio

A prominent newspaper in Tonga has been ordered to pay fines for defaming the Prime Minister and other cabinet ministers, in what observers say is part of an ongoing duel between politicians. Audio

PNG's natural gas industry is steaming ahead with the entry of more major international players. Audio

There's a call in the Pacific for more private sector support for aquaculture farmers. Audio

Bougainville in a joint venture to have a purpose built inter-island ferry built in China. Audio

The revelation that former land ministers in Vanuatu have issued dozens of offshore seabed mining exploration licences without consultation is causing a stir in the Pacific. Audio

PNG Tourism is focussing on building the country's reputation as a major adventure tourism destination. Audio

A Maori consultancy firm says Bougainvilleans have been keen to learn from Maori to develop their economy. Audio

The Cook Islands Finance Minister, Mark Brown, says a priority under this year's $196.5 million budget has been to improve the salaries of teachers, nurses, and doctors. Audio

The SPC and the Global Fund reach an agreement on an interim funding arrangement for programmes to combat AIDS, STIs, TB, and Malaria. Audio

Vanuatu's Prime Minister talks about his government's efforts to bring much needed services to the country and fends off opposition claims that the coalition is unstable. Audio

Tonga budget five percent bigger and heavily reliant on donor aid. Audio

The owners of the Grasberg mine in Indonesia's remote Papua province say operations are still suspended pending repairs after the tunnel collapse disaster last month. Audio

Vanuatu's government pushes on with new policy direction despite speed bumps. Audio

Landowners group head says before there are discussions on a re-opening of the huge copper and gold mine at Panguna in Bougainville a number of pre-requisites need to be met. Audio

Plans afoot to raise coffee production in PNG Audio

Moves by Vanuatu's new government to purge the diplomatic sector of dubious diplomatic passport appointments is welcomed by Transparency International. Audio

A Honiara-based academic says a belief and fear of sorcery is holding back development in Solomon Islands, and that the belief is growing. Audio

Key tourism leaders in Samoa deny there is a crisis, but operators say an increase in hotel rooms has not been met with more tourist and better promotion is needed. Audio

Nauru's new President enthusiastic about chances of forging stability with clear majority in government. Audio

Fiji rugby legend Rupeni Caucaunibuca says he's got a point to prove in Wednesday's Centennial Match between the Classic All Blacks and Flying Fijians. Audio

Transparency Solomon Islands raises concerns about the way the government distributes funds to farmers. Audio

There is a call by advocates for gender equality and womens rights in Fiji for more support for sportswomen. Audio