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Vanuatu prepares to farewell its head of state following his sudden death. Audio

The Australian government is to pay millions of dollars in compensation to 1905 men it detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island. Audio

Despite a rapid rise in immigrant numbers in New Zealand, it's getting harder for people from the Pacific to move to New Zealand. Audio

People in Hawaii are being urged to continue voicing their opposition to plans to replace ObamaCare which some say strip people of their health care insurance and medic aid benefits. Audio

It's a decade this month since one of the most controversial law changes was introduced - what became known as the anti-smacking law. Section 59 of the Crimes Act was amended, abolishing the use of… Audio

The premier of Western Province in Solomon Islands says banning plastic bags will benefit tourism. Audio

The Muslim financial industry is the fastest growing industry in global finance - so understanding Shari'a or Islamic law is becoming increasingly important for doing business overseas. Kathryn Ryan… Audio

A women's advocate in Tonga says the government needs to improve legislation around the protection of women and children. Audio

There are concerns in Nauru that a law change rushed through this week interferes with the right to subpoena public servants to appear as witnesses in court cases. Audio

Youth law expert Sonja Cooper tells us what happens to young offenders when they're caught. Audio

The Forum Fisheries Agency has welcomed a move by Australia to provide Pacific countries with bigger, faster patrol boats. Audio

Pressure mounts on the Tonga prime minister to resign as Parliament resumes. Audio

Bougainville's government says it's taking the Papua New Guinea government to the Supreme Court over the non-payment of funds to the autonomous region. Audio

The head of Fiji's Women's Crisis Centre says a surge in reported sex crimes shows the willingness people now have to come forward. Audio

Washington Post's Matt Zapotosky talks to Checkpoint about Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, who is under FBI scrutiny as part of the Russia investigation. Video, Audio

Feeling the pinch with manpower and capacity shortcomings as it confronts major security challenges, Papua New Guinea's police force has sought outside help to fulfil its role enforcing law and order.

Dean of law, Ursula Cheer, discusses the ongoing secrecy surrounding the employment of convicted fraudster, Joanne Harrison, by the Ministry of Transport. Audio

A Fiji civil society group is angry that it was not allowed to present its full submission during consultations on a controversial move by the government. Audio

Residents of Santa Cruz in Solomon Islands Temotu province are furious at the remarks by a provincial MP and former premier saying only outsiders were opposed to mining in the province. Audio

Norfolk Island a year on from it being stripped of its autonomy and the legislature replaced by a regional council. Audio