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Disaster authorities in Fiji's west say they need many more tents and tarpaulins as the second cyclone in two months was due to hit the country. Audio

Scientists in French Polynesia say an ambitious experiment to control mosquito populations is proving to be very successful, and could change the way countries prevent mosquito-borne illness. Audio

Some parts of Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands are experiencing their worst drought in recorded history, with some atolls close to running out of drinking water. Audio

An award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author says the world needs to listen more to what the Pacific ocean and its peoples have to say about looking after our planet. [Pacific] Audio

A report by the Forest Trends NGO says Papua New Guinea is receiving far less finance for forest conservation than most other countries with large tropical forests, and must do a lot of work to build… Audio

New Zealand military joint forces commander says the NZ presence in Fiji is for as long as it takes following the destruction of cyclone Winston. Audio

As a result of cyclone Winston Fiji's kava growers are being forced to bring all their crop to market. Audio

The Fiji government says there are more than 45,000 people, or about five percent of the population, in evacuation centres following Cyclone Winston. Audio

The recovery effort in Fiji's Western Division is getting into full swing as the country still tries to work out the damage caused by cyclone Winston. Audio

The United Nations is warning of continuing the food struggle in Papua New Guinea despite signs that the drought is over in parts of the country, which have been hit by floods. Audio

An NGO that's been working in drought affected Papua New Guinea, says the government's system of distributing food relief is erratic. Audio

A fishing company operating in American Samoa is calling for the United States to intiate a federal study into the economic impacts of new rules that are devastating the industry. Audio

The WWF has called for the Tuna Commission to adopt greater measures to ensure the safety of fisheries observers onboard fishing vessels after the disappearance of another observer working on Pacific… Audio

Conflicting views on who owns rare earths off French Polynesia . Audio

Drought affected communities in Solomon Islands Western, Eastern and Southern provinces are being urged to take steps to adapt to ongoing dry conditions in the country. Audio

For the first time, Radio New Zealand International journalists have been able to enter Indonesia's eastern region of Papua, offering us a glimpse at a Melanesian society long closed off from outside… Audio

Waikato Museum will soon be exhibiting a series of artifacts collected by Sir Hirini Moko Mead in the south eastern Solomon Islands in 1973. Audio

Domestic tensions are developing in the Papua New Guinea highlands as the impacts of the drought and resulting food shortages take effect. Audio

Pacific Island countries are increasingly serious about protecting their marine resources. Audio

Police shoot at protesting students in PNG's Goroka but deny hitting them. Audio

The Papua New Guinea Highlands provinces, home to several million people, are on the edge of a catastrophe caused by drought and frosts. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister wants to remove foreign advisors and have them work directly within the PNG Government machinery. Audio

Vasectomies are being promoted in Papua New Guinea in an effort to tackle the country's high maternal death rate. Audio

Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has called for an investigation into allegations of high-level money laundering. Audio

Indonesia's government is sending conflicting messages about the future of the controversial transmigration policy in Papua. Audio