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Samoa Observer newspaper concerned about media freedom after police conduct search of the paper's premises. Audio

The no win no fee funding of legal cases, where a third party accepts liability for some or all costs associated with a dispute, in exchange for a significant share of any proceeds if successful - is… Audio

There is optimism in Solomon Islands that construction of a long-promised futsal complex will begin in the coming months. Audio

Labourers in the Northern Mariana Islands continued to protest last week, prompting Imperial Pacific International to consider legal action. Audio

The 19 Nauruans charged in connection with an anti-government protests nearly two years ago are seeking a temporary stay on their trial. Audio

Reports a gay man in Fiji was told he could not donate blood has sparked debate over whether it's Health Ministry's policies are discriminatory. Audio

The chairperson of Transparency Solomon Islands says self serving MPs are effectively legalising corruption in Solomon Islands. Audio

Sorcery-related attacks and killings are said to be on the rise in Papua New Guinea but very few cases reach the courts. Under-resourced policing and a lack of evidence remain obstacles. Audio

Despite record immigration levels in New Zealand, tighter immigration policies have led to significant falls in the number of approved Pacific migrants over the last five years. Audio

The head of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation is assuring the people of Aitutaki any funds held by the island's power authority will be invested to upgrade its power supply. Audio

The sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid, will be legalised, the Government announced this morning. Audio

Kathryn Ryan talks to the human rights lawyer Deborah Manning, one of a team of lawyers who will act for the families of the Afghan villagers allegedly killed in a raid led by New Zealand special… Audio

The President of Bougainville hopes the latest memorandum of understanding signed with the PNG national government will lead to improved financing for the autonomous region. Audio

Convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith has won his legal challenge against the department of Corrections over ahis toupe. The judge ruled that Mr Smith's fundamental right to freedom… Audio

The Whanganui River has become the first in the world to be granted the legal status of a person. Audio

Whanganui river has been given the same legal status as a person - the first river in the world to have such a status. Audio

An environmental group dedicated to ocean conservation is warning Pacific nations to be alert to the threat of what's called trans-shipping, which can mask illegal fishing. Audio

There are calls for an independent investigation into a death in police custody in Fiji last week. Audio