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A Fiji lawyer who lodged an official complaint about alleged torture by security forces has had his offices ransacked in the latest in a series of intimidations towards him and colleagues. Audio

The Pacific Community says it is still not clear whether the potential economic benefits of sea bed mining will outweigh the negative effects on the environment and on local livelihoods. Audio

Fiji's new Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission director says a cultural change is needed to stop gender-based sexual violence. Audio

The Pacific Community's [SPC] geoscience division has fended off criticism of the organisation's framework for seabed mining legislation, saying the document is just a starting point. Audio

The Prime Minister is coming under pressure to disclose how much taxpayer's money has been spent on legal costs in so-called Teapot-Tapes defamation case. Deputy Political Editor Chris Bramwell… Audio

A decision by Papua New Guinea police to cancel a public protest raises concerns about the country's commitment to democracy. Audio

John Key is dismissing claims the Kermadec Islands ocean sanctuary rides roughshod over the rights of local Maori because they can fish elsewhere. Audio

An independent assessment of a proposed framework for sea bed mining has found the legislation lacks indigenous and environmental safeguards. Audio

From patenting genes to privacy, how will the emerging field of consumer genetics challenge our existing laws? Colin Gavaghan is the New Zealand Law Foundation Director in Law & Emerging Technologies… Audio

A major building product maker that used false certification on a product designed to protect buildings from earthquakes is under investigation by the Commerce Commission. Audio

American Samoa has filed a case asking the United States federal court to overturn a ruling allowing large scale commercial fishing closer to its coast. Audio

A former secretary of justice for Nauru says the current justice minister, David Adeang, considers himself all powerful and that his government is above the law. Audio

Latest visa limits add to problems for Nauru's suspended MPs who are facing legal action. Audio

The Governor of Oro Province Gary Juffa has accused Papua New Guinea's government of ignoring rampant illegal logging across the country, saying logging companies can operate in the country however… Audio

The Law Council of Australia has welcomed the move by the Australian government to release an asylum seeker baby into community detention, but says more must be done. Audio

Wicked Campers and the provocative slogans spray painted on their vehicles are again under fire and Whangarei District Council is training its legal guns on the company. Audio

Environmental groups in the Northern Marianas are moving to take two United States government bodies to court, over an alleged failure to comply with the Endangered Species Act. Audio

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is assisting Papua New Guinea to register all West Papuan refugees in the country. Audio

The new head of the Leadership Code Commission in Solomon Islands is calling for legislative change so that leaders can be held more accountable. Audio

Fiji's parliament has endorsed the suspension of three opposition MPs from the legislature. The National Federation Party MPs' seats sat empty on the first day of parliament for the year as fellow… Audio

Bougainville may move to formalise the alluvial mining industry and to boost tax coffers. Audio

A Fijian academic says the members of Fiji's suspended National Federation Party have a case to challenge their suspension from parliament in the courts. Audio

Bougainville reiterates it will take legal action against the PNG government if it continues to be underfunded. Audio

Fiji Opposition leader calls for international action of the suspension of another party and its MPs from parliament. Audio