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The world head of Transparency International, Jose Ugaz, says the watchdog organisation is planning to take a new approach to dealing with corrupt and fraudulent practices. Audio

Te epetoma o te reo Maori Kuki Airani celebrated the languages spoken by the people of the Cook Islands. There were number of cultural activities and events being held across New Zealand last week… Audio

A film by two Auckland Unitec students has won the best short film at the NZ International Film Festival awards. "Waiting" was written by Samuel Kamu and directed by Amberley-Jo Aumua. The Inspiration… Audio

Vanuatu is undergoing its first Pacific Islands Forum gender and human rights review of its policies and programmes Audio

The World Bank has helped launched a new tool that can identify the best Pacific sites for solar power developments. Audio

This week we have blues from BB King and Son House, twisted country from Blanche and Calexico, Nashville Soul from Lambchop and local sounds from Wellington's Eb & Sparrow. There's also a classic… Audio

In Checkpoint's latest 'pass the phone around poll', John Campbell asks Blackball locals what they think about the current situation. Video, Audio

The best young musical talent from around the country will participate in the NZCT Chamber Music Contest this week. From hundreds of ensembles only 12 make it through to the Finals weekend, with the… Audio

An opposition MP in Fiji says there is a water crisis in the country, with the government not providing basic amenities. Audio

Fiji's Olympic gold medal winning sevens captain is poised to leave the team after signing a multi-year contract with the US-based Houston Strikers. Audio

Tokelau's leader says plans for moving the country's administrative offices from Samoa to Tokelau will be presented at the fono session next week. Audio

Fiji's Veivueti Youth Club grew out of the damage wrought by Tropical Cyclone Winston. Audio

Don't bother turning on the hot tap next time you wash your hands. According to new research, warm water doesn't do the job any better. Professor Donald Schaffner of Rutgers University tells us why. Audio

The environmental group, WWF, measures to protect regional fisheries observers are not being adequately implemented, but that following another detah of an observer in the region there needs to be… Audio

Each scene has a song to go with it and most scenes, including dialogue-driven ones, are paced to fit with their songs. It’s not an exaggeration to call the film a musical, even though no one breaks… Video, Audio

A Hawai'i law professor says planning is required for the world to deal with the looming problem of migration forced by climate change. Audio

Coffee drinkers rejoice - a new study says drinking three cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of death. And it doesn't matter if it's caffeinated or d-caffeinated! Audio

Victims of devastating floods in Solomon Islands three years ago, many of whom are still living in makeshift housing, are calling on the government to live up to its promises. Audio

Victims of devastating floods in Solomon Islands three years ago, many of whom are still living in makeshift housing, are calling on the government to live up to its promises. Audio

Winter's the season for eating big bowls of soup – but there's a whole world beyond tomato. Sarah Robson heads to three Asian restaurants and finds out one noodle soup is not like another. Audio, Gallery

Comic convention teaches health narratives while engaging students struggling with literacy at a South Auckland school. Audio

It's not everyday a parking meter gives you something back. But in Christchurch there's one unlocking the city's best kept secrets and this one celebrates sweet free things to do around town. Open… Audio

Solomon Islands' police commissioner Matthew Varley says the departure of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands last week will have a minimal impact on communities in the country. Audio