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

Suppliers and retailers of legal highs, says more needs to be done to make sure under 18s don't buy synthetic drugs online. Audio

The Privy Council ruling is that the convictions are not safe because credible evidence casts doubt on three key parts of the Crown's case. Audio

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

Watchdog group in Vanuatu wants action on 3 year old coroner's report that was strongly critical of police behaviour over the death of a prisoner in police custody. Audio

A public disagreement has erupted in French Polyensia over its Paris-based representative's call to end tax exemption for hotel developments. Audio

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

SPREP says the Savai'i uplands should be listed as a protected conservation area after undertaking a biodiversity assessment of the area. Audio

Far reaching changes to the the law governing how New Zealanders bury their dead are being considered, with the Law Commission seeking public views on a package of suggested changes. Audio

There is grow anger and concern about the actions of the Australian government in deporting seven Papuan asylum seekers to Papua New Guinea. Audio

Lead comissioner Wayne Mapp on the Law Comission's review which proposes opening up the cemetery sector to independent providers including those who wish to develop alternative options like "eco"… 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

Carefully choosing written and spoken descriptive words when communicating about sexual offending matters. Audio

French Polynesia establishes High Council to vet local laws. Audio

The Refugee Action Coalition is accusing the Australian government of breaking the law in deporting West Papuans. Audio

Palau women inspired to run for local and national elections after the Mock Congress for Women. Audio

The Justice Minister Judith Collins says she wants to bring justice up to speed, and to improve the flexibility and transparency of the system. The Convenor of the Law Society's Criminal Law… Audio

Swiss Ambassador to New Zealand points out role of Nansen Initiative after a Kiribati man, seeking to be an environmental refugee, is turned down by New Zealand authorities. Audio

Vanuatu's Nagriamel custom movement says it is opposed to the initiative of the minister of land, Ralph Regenvanu, to change land laws. Audio

PNG's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has asked the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission to consider scrapping the Westminster system of government in favour of federalism. Audio

New company laws tailored to the needs of a small island economy are expected to make it easier for locals to conduct business in Vanuatu. Audio

The Government sticks with the status quo on New Zealand media regulation. Audio

The arming of police officers in American Samoa is set to become a reality with the approval of a training programme and a plan to purchase handguns being considered. Audio

Watchdog group in Fiji explains its policy of not publicly questioning the government on corruption-related issues. Audio