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The Christchurch City Council is preparing to take its insurer to court over an almost-billion dollar insurance claim. Audio

The hotly debated extensions to an Auckland wharf could go into limbo for months, while the port's council owner and a lobby group pursue separate action against the project. Audio

The international group which observed Fiji's general election last year has recommended Fiji revise some of its laws including a controversial decree which restricts public gatherings. Audio

The Ports of Auckland wants protestors to drop their legal action and in return is promising to dismantle its wharf extensions if the courts ultimately rule against it. Audio

There has been a negative reaction in New Caledonia to the French government's electoral law for the territory's independence referendum. Audio

Two Australian drug smugglers facing execution by firing squad in Bali are vowing to keep fighting for clemency, despite an Indonesian court rejecting their latest legal challenge. Audio

A community based conservation initiative in Solomon Islands has received a huge financial boost from Britain's Rufford Foundation. Audio

A law expert says legal action against a Christchurch school that decided to ban two pupils from a rowing event, shows parents can now buy their children out of trouble. Audio

Solomon Islands timber exporters in New Zealand to promote more sales of sawn timber. Audio

A long time activist for human rights and democracy in Fiji the Reverend Akuila Yabaki says careful navigation has been the key to his survival during politically turbulent times. Audio

Former French Polynesian president Gaston Flosse, in Tahiti's criminal court for alleged spying and abuse of public funds. Audio

The legal battle looks set to continue over whether two St Bedes students can keep competing at the Maadi Cup rowing regatta. Audio

The former Fiji-based academic Brij Lal says pressure from Australia may be the only way he can return to his homeland. Audio

A ship's captain who was five times over the legal limit has been fined for operating a 38 thousand tonne vessel with excess breath alcohol. Audio

Human Rights groups and the opposition in Fiji are calling on the government to remove all proposed reservations to the United Nations Convention Against Torture. Audio

Auckland Zoo says Niueans and tourists to Niue will soon be able to visit an elephant currently quarantined on the island. Audio

Sikh leaders are looking at taking legal action after some Sikh cricket fans were banned from a cricket world cup match in Auckland because they were carrying ceremonial daggers. Audio

Samoa's opposition leader says a proposed new law giving passports for investment is a recipe for corruption and will drive long-time Samoans out of business. Audio

The member of Fiji's opposition Sodelpa party at the centre of a dispute with the Fiji Sun says the retraction of a Media Industry Development Authority ruling may pave the way for the issue to go to… Audio

French Polynesia is still awaiting confirmation that the US$3-billion Mahana Beach project on Tahiti has found funders and will go ahead. Audio

An Australian barrister has accused immigration authorities of intentionally withholding 2000 letters of support for asylum seekers at the detention centres on Nauru. Audio

International Labour Organisation launches National Action Plan to address youth employment issues in Samoa. Audio

Two months after he assumed power the prime minister of Tonga says his government is still working through what the previous adminisration had done. Audio

Lawyers say prosecuting anyone for Susan Burdett's murder, now Teina Pora has had his convictions quashed, will be very difficult. Audio

Animal welfare and tourism groups in the Cook Islands are banding together to get the government to punish the mistreatment of animals. Audio