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Public school teachers in Hawaii last week voted in favour of a contract that will give them a significant pay hike.

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An advisor to the Pacific throughout the negotiations on the PACER Plus trade deal says he thinks it will bring significant benefits for the island countries. Audio

A campaigner against deep sea mining says locals have threatened to take up arms if a seabed mining project in Papua New Guinea goes ahead. Audio

The deportation of the Manus Island asylum seeker, Azzam el Sheikh, has been delayed after a Papua New Guinea doctor found he was not fit to fly. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Manus MP Ronny Knight says Australia's Immigration MInister Peter Dutton has tried to discredit him in the eyes of the public. But he says he will not stop speaking out about how… Audio

Samoa Observer newspaper concerned about media freedom after police conduct search of the paper's premises. Audio

A New Zealand Green Party MP says there are few benefits for Pacific Islands countries in the about to be completed PACER PLUS trade deal. Audio

Earth Day marchers on Guam protest president Donald Trump's position on climate change. Audio

Deep frustrations remain over logging activities on Vanikoro Island in Solomon Islands' Temotu province. According to a local teacher who is compiling a report on issues around logging on Vanikoro… Audio

A new tool to predict coastal flooding is being trialed in Fiji that could help to limit the damage caused by cyclones. Audio

Ten women are among a record number of candidates nominated to stand for Niue's six common roll seats in next month's election. Audio

In the race for the French presidency, the man who got the least votes in New Caledonia is the favourite to win the top job. Audio

There is optimism in Solomon Islands that construction of a long-promised futsal complex will begin in the coming months. Audio

Significant uncertainty remains about the job security for thousands of American Samoa government employees, following announcements about funding cuts by the new US administration of Donald Trump. Audio

A woman with a long involvement in whale watching in Tonga's Vava'u is hoping there will be fewer boats licenced to provide the service this year. Audio

Palau's Chamber of Commerce says property values are going up rapidly and locals are reportedly being offered suitcases of cash for their land. Audio

Two more Tongan workers have been sent home from Recognised Seasonal Employment in New Zealand, triggering calls for better vetting in the scheme. Audio

A Tongan academic says he hopes to see kava more commonly used to combat mental illness among Pacific people. Audio

Labourers in the Northern Mariana Islands continued to protest last week, prompting Imperial Pacific International to consider legal action. Audio

A new book features what is considered some of the best commentary on Pacific life in New Zealand. Audio

PACER Plus negotiations have concluded with New Zealand saying the regional agreement is as much about development as it is about trade. Audio

An expert on Chinese foreign aid says China is learning lessons about how to deliver aid through ventures like the Cook islands Te Mato Vai water project. Audio

The biggest Tokelau festival in the world took place in New Zealand over the Easter weekend for the seventeenth time. Audio, Gallery

A double jeopardy defence could apply in the new trial of the Manus Island refugee who escaped to Fiji, Loghman Sawari. Audio

Efforts by Fiji to get a team in Australia's domestic New South Wales rugby league competition has gained momentum with the possibility of government funding. Audio