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There's a dispute in Fiji over whether the suspension of a political party, the National Federation Party, was an excessive move by the Supervisor of Elections. Audio

Australia's highest court has thrown out a challenge to the lawfulness of the country's offshore detention of asylum seekers. Audio

A Nauru opposition MP says a new law that requires public servants intending to stand for parliament to quit their jobs three months before the election is designed to eliminate political rivals. Audio

An 89 year-old war veteran ended up begging in Kaitaia because he failed to respond to an arrest warrant. Audio

With hundreds of Syrian Refugees set to arrive in New Zealand over the next few years, Nelson based solicitor Trevor Irwin looks at the labyrinth of legal issues facing people who've fled their home… Audio

More Nauru MPs are asking why the Commonwealth Secretariat's observer mission didn't seek out opposition voices. Audio

A group of five American Samoans are hoping to take their case for United States citizenship to the Supreme Court in Washington. Audio

French Polynesia's tourism minister says news that a US$2 billion tourism project on Tahiti will go ahead is significant for the territory's economy. Audio

An early morning attack on a Kauri tree in the west Auckland suburb of Titirangi has been described as malicious and cowardly. Audio

Two women whose relatives died in the Pike River Mine disaster are continuing their legal fight to have the mine's chief executive Peter Whittall prosecuted. Audio

Tasmania may become the first Australian state to raise the legal smoking age above 18. Audio

The police are working to find out if any parts of a new law on deported criminals, apply to a child rapist just sent back here. Audio

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education says he's impressed with reforms to Fiji's education system but there are still areas that need attention. Audio

Former Vanuatu MPs are considering an appeal to clarify constitution issues arising from the decision to dissolve parliament, but not to stop the election in January from going ahead. Audio

The Commonwealth Secretariat's fact-finding mission to Nauru has been slammed as offensive by an opposition MP. Audio

The prime minister of Tuvalu says he is very pleased with the outcomes of climate change talks in Paris, saying those criticising the deal are misinformed. Audio

A parliamentary committee in Fiji is seeking legal advice on whether it can continue to investigate allegations by a Fijian lawyer of torture by members of the security forces. Audio

Greenpeace says the climate change agreement struck in Paris over the weekend does not go far enough to protect Pacific countries from catastrophic events caused by climate pollution. Audio

Kim Dotcom still owes his former lawyers two million dollars in legal fees, more than a year after they stepped down from the case. Audio

A legal expert says social media use is rising massively but there are serious negatives for mental health, with young people most at risk. Audio

The Tuvalu prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, says he is positive the final climate agreement signed in Paris will see a 1.5 degrees warming limit. Audio

Civil society and non-government organisations in the region are renewing calls for an independent impact assessment of PACER-Plus. Audio

Pacific leaders say they are concerned the climate change agreement to be finalised in Paris this week will fall short on what needs to be done to deal with the impacts of global warming. Audio

An NGO and the Bougainville Government continue to snipe at each other over the merits of the Mining Law. Audio

Pacific Island nations have told the United Nations climate change summit in Paris they are already bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change and urgent action is needed. Audio