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Just over four weeks after the election of the new Tonga parliament, MPs will gather on Monday to choose a new prime minister. Audio

Anti-nuclear advocacy from Pacific Islanders helped lay the groundwork for a treaty to ban nuclear weapons that is gaining momentum globally. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Mining Minister says the government is committed to the controversial Solwara 1 seabed mining project, despite local community groups launching legal proceedings in a bid to obtain… Audio

An academic says the unjustified sacking of two Tokealauan public servants puts the spot light on the performance of the atolls' leaders. Audio

A recently formed Samoan rights group hopes to fight government corruption and stand up for the public interest, starting with a march this weekend and a demonstration next week. Audio

New health and wellness hub in American Samoa to focus on traditional healing practices. Audio

Repatriation of native Hawaiian human remains raises hope of further returns. Audio

As the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons receives the Nobel Peace prize, a long-time anti-nuclear advocate Vanessa Griffen says Pacific Island states have an important, ongoing role to… Audio

Organisers of a conference in Fiji this week of more than 700 civil society representatives from all over the world say they hope it sparks a global movement to protect the Pacific. Audio

Samoa matai gather at a symposium to discuss the fa'amatai in the diaspora. Audio

Regional reaction to kava drink driving study prompts more testing. Audio

Papua New Guinea's government has spent around 10 million US dollars (30 million kina) over a decade on a major infrastructure project with almost nothing to show for it. Audio

The online magazine E-Tangata is proving there's a real appetite for Maori and Pasifika stories. Audio

A New Zealand parliamentary select committee has heard there's currently no pathway for West Papua to be put on the UN decolonisation list. Audio

Tonga's Ministry of Justice says a free legal service planned for Nuku'alofa aims to protect families and help victims of domestic violence. Audio

Pacific women MPs visiting New Zealand this week say meeting prime minister Jacinda Ardern was a real inspiration for them. Audio

SPC revises the Pacific nutrition guidelines that was created in 2000 and handed out to the Ministry of Health sectors in the region. Audio

The Forum Fisheries Agency says new restrictions could fall on distant water fishing nations operating in Pacific waters. Audio

The head of the UN Environment's Pacific Office says protecting the oceans from plastic pollution is a high priority at the current global meeting in Kenya. Audio

Pacific training provider in Auckland leaves Pacific people to fend for themselves. Audio

Address by French PM Edouard Philippe to New Caledonia Congress. Audio

French PM takes initiative for New Caledonia's independence referendum. Audio

A huge gathering of civil society delegates from around the world in Fiji this week is seen as a great opportunity for the Pacific to inform the rest of the world about the region's concerns. Audio

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has elected the exiled independence activist Benny Wenda as its new leader. He says that the organisation is united an that its agenda, to push for West… Audio

French Prime Minister on New Caledonia visit as independence referendum nears. Audio