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A life-time ban for politicians with criminal convictions is being proposed by French Polynesia's Moetai Brotherson. Audio

A centralised civil registration platform called the Pacific Civil Registrars' Network aims to make sharing of births, deaths and marriages' records accessible across all borders. Audio

New Zealand's Workplace Relations Minister says the government is taking steps to ensure Pacific seasonal workers' rights are protected. Audio

A conservation group in the US is threatening to take legal action to protect a tiny bird only found on an island in the Northern Marianas. Audio

Former Whanganui mayor and media commentator Michael Laws is a regional councillor in Otago, representing the Dunstan Ward, and the media spokesperson for the New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association. He… Audio

Two bills on easing access to medicinal cannabis have come before the House this week but what's the difference and why are there two? Audio

The government says it will set both three-yearly and 10-year targets for reducing child poverty. And it will give yearly updates in the Budget. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern outlined the plan… Video, Audio

The Secretary-General of the Public Service Association in Tonga says the prime minister has cast a shadow over the sector by claiming some senior government officials are corrupt. Audio

A South Wellington Italian restaurant is closing down because of tough liquor laws. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Police Minister says "outside influence" is believed to be behind the country's surge in sorcery-related attacks. Audio

The historic building was at risk of being mothballed after it was deemed an earthquake risk in 2011, but after a strident local campaign it underwent a $20 million restoration. Video, Audio

The Government has stopped large employers from using the controversial 90-day trial or 'fire at will' provisions, but National Party employment spokesperson Amy Adams tells us with such high… Audio

Social media is being blamed for fanning the flames of sorcery-related attacks in Papua New Guinea. Recent high-profile attacks have highlighted how PNG's problem with belief in sorcery is spiralling… Audio

Unions are pledging to continue the fight against the 90-day trials which will remain in place for small businesses under law changes announced today by the Government. Video, Audio

The government has unveiled its changes to employment law, including new provisions to the 90-day trial period to protect employees. But for smaller businesses the law will remain the same. Audio

Collaboration between WHO and SPTO aims to boost health for tourists and workers in the Pacific. Audio

A six year old Papua New Guinea girl who was tortured for allegedly using sorcery is to be given protection for the rest of her life, although two months on from the attack the men who tortured her… Audio

2018 in the Pacific brings with it several elections, an independence referendum and a range of major global events. RNZ Pacific reporters, with what's lingering on the horizon. Audio

The Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says New Zealand lags behind other parts of the world when it comes to waste management. Audio