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Construction of Vanuatu's controversial new National Convention Centre has started after months of delay. Audio

500,000 hectares of forest in Aru Islands may soon be destroyed for a mega sugar-cane plantation to be set up. Audio

The rollout of Tonga's high-speed internet has brought teething problems but local businesses are still welcoming its introduction. Audio

There have been calls for the United Nations to help Guam in its decolonisation process and for the UN to look at the aftermath of the French nuclear weapons tests in the South Pacific. Audio

West Papua asylum seekers to be sent to remote refugee camp near the Indonesian border, but would prefer to come to a third country, such as New Zealand. Audio

The World Sevens Series returns this weekend on the Gold Coast after an off-season of major upheaval among the Pacific contenders. Audio

Vanuatu signals it will take action on unexploded ordnance and ask for international assistance. Audio

A Canadian man who is cycling through seven countries over six months in an effort to raise awareness about human rights abuses in West Papua, has reached New Zealand. Audio

Central Bank of Samoa warns public about scammers. Audio

A series of delays in the construction of Fiji's first casino has cast some doubt over whether the project will ever get off the ground. Audio

Indonesian intent seen as critical factor in determining that genocide has been occurring, albeit in slow-motion, in West Papua. Audio

The first president of Vanuatu slams comments by Australia's prime minister, Tony Abbott, that he would clamp down on West Papuan activists. Audio

There's growing excitement about how local eco-tourism businesses could change the lives of those in Guadalcanal. Audio

Papua New Guinea government warned not to divert HIV funding. Audio

A Star Marianas plane crash in the Northern Marianas that claimed the lives of three people, including the pilot, is the airline's second fatal incident in the past year. Audio

A batch of workers from China are due in the Cook Islands in coming weeks to start work on an aid project, regarded as a world first. Audio

Watchdog group raises concerns at the haste and lack of consultation over recent constitutional changes in Papua New Guinea. Audio

Fiji-New Zealand relations could remain cool for some time to come, despite an easing of Wellington's stance on Suva. Audio

New book released about New Zealand's Kermadec Islands is the first to offer a comprehensive account of the fascinating history of these small islands. Audio

The Governor of Papua New Guinea's National Capital District says there's a possibility betel nut sales could eventually be re-introduced into the city, but only under strict conditions. Audio

Critics of Fiji's new constitution says the country's judiciary is easy prey to political influence and amendments are needed to safe-guard it. Audio

French Polynesia's nuclear test veterans organisation worried about safety of workers hired to fix monitoring system at the disused Moruroa nuclear weapons test site. Audio

The Vanuatu Free West Papua Association has welcomed the Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations Assembly, where he highlighted the plight of West Papuans. Audio

The chairperson of Transparency Solomon Islands says many politicians have lost sight of the people who vote for them, with the period immediately following elections described as being the critical… Audio

The Vanuatu Cultural Centre hopes local designers and tailors can use clothing to bridge a cultural gap between ni-Vanuatu people and Chinese immigrants. Audio