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Warnings that frustrations in under-developed Hela province could disrupt PNG's major natural gas project. Audio

Political apathy among Fiji's young people is the biggest hindrance to revving up opposition to the regime's draft constitution. That's according to a group of young professionals who meet regularly… Audio

The Papua New Guinea Government has declared West Sepik province "a disease area" after the discovery of the contagious Newcastle bird disease in the border town, Wutung. Audio

West Papuans are on track to become a clear minority in Indonesia's Papua region in the coming years which a leading academic and negotiator says could be a catalyst for Indonesian moves further into… Audio

Samoa's Electric Power Corporation is denying there is a fraudulent scheme involving the alleged tampering of cash power meters and the involvement of staff. Audio

A Pacific governance specialist says greater understanding by MPs of the role they are meant to fulfill, as well as access to resources to enable them to do their work, are critical if parliamentary… Audio

A Solomon Islands expatriate says the country's first university will have to offer attractive deals if it wants academics like himself, who are working overseas, to return. Audio

Kate discusses A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole, Bad Dog Flash by Ruth Paul, and Puss Jekyll, Cat Hyde by Joyce Dunbar and Jill Barton. Audio

President Barack Obama took a global view in his annual State of the Union speech, as he outlined measures to revive the sluggish US economy. Audio

The police have revealed a young Auckland man who was burned to death withdrew tens of thousands of dollars hours before he disappeared. Audio

Housing affordability worsened in 2012 as incomes failed to keep up with soaring house prices in Auckland and Christchurch. Audio

Today marks the last day that New Zealand is tied to any formal commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol. Audio

The Music 101 crew - Emma Smith, Trevor Reekie, Nick Atkinson and Kirsten Johnstone share the tunes that got hold of them and wouldn't let them go this year. Audio

In case you're already looking forward to tucking into a hearty Christmas feast - it may be worth thinking again. Audio

Several Democratic lawmakers called for a new push for U.S. gun restrictions on Sunday, including a ban on military-style assault weapons. Audio

Matthew Davies from Wellington has chosen 'Little Things (Mu's Mix) by Trinity Roots. Audio

Emma Smith speaks with Andrew McMillan, founder of Vitamin S - an Auckland improvised music night celebrating 10 years. Audio

Barack Obama, is about to become the first US President to visit Myanmar. Audio

New Zealand is to host a new round of talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). The talks are between the US, New Zealand and nine other countries of the Asia-Pacific Rim. Wayne… Audio

James McCormick, Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Iowa State University, talks to Chris about the implications of the US election on American foreign policy in general and… Audio

Tens of thousands more undelivered letters and parcels have been discovered in an Arrowtown building by police investigating the theft of mail from the Queenstown suburb of Fernhill. Audio

Magazines, newspaper supplements and the broadcast media are a bombardment of gardening information this month. Wayne takes an offbeat political look at what's growing, with the help of two guests… Audio

'Kiwi - The Real Story' by Annemarie Florian, illustrated by Heather Hunt and published by New Holland; 'Manukura - The White Kiwi' by Joy Cowley, illustrated by Bruce Potter and published by Random… Audio

Journalist Paul Little has written what he calls the story behind the legend of Sir Edmund Hillary. The book covers the conquest of Everest and Hillary's other great adventures - but also the drama of… Audio