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The human rights organisation, Amnesty International, says refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru face a deliberate and systematic regime of neglect and cruelty. Audio

An academic specialising in women's political representation says the Pacific is still lagging behind other regions in this area, but that some countries like Samoa are looking beyond the classic… Audio

Sir Gordon Tietjens is expected to be appointed head coach of the Samoa sevens team. Audio

There are around 20 thousand insect species in New Zealand, and more than 90 percent are only found here. But most of us never really get to see them. Audio, Gallery

An Australian aid group says its work preparing Vanuatu communities before Cyclone Pam paid off and there needs to be more investment in refresher courses and support for such schemes. Audio

A Tongan publisher says the prime minister's complaint that his government is deadlocked because it's being stymied by senior officials is a poor excuse for his government's failures. Audio

Brisbane Supreme Court jury hears recording of the moments before Warriena Wright fell to her death off Gable Tostee's balcony. Audio

It's day two of the trial of Australian man Gable Tostee, who is accused of murdering New Zealand tourist Warriena Wright. ABC reporter Sharnie Kim joins Checkpoint to discuss the case so far. Video, Audio

Base FM have an art exhibition in Auckland called Cover Story, which takes their 80+ DJ's favourite piece of vinyl and tells the story of what it means to them. Audio

Strongest ever Fiji International golf tournament ready to tee off. Audio

An NGO specialising in Pasifika health issues points to culture and spirituality as underpinning the well-being of Pacific people in New Zealand. Audio

The wtins start working in the nursery when trouble surfaces for Kezia. Audio

Hook and line fishing, fish farming and extended fishing bans are among ideas being floated in Fiji's north to deal with the devastation caused by Cyclone Winston. Audio

An environmentalist in the Cook Islands says talk of a shark cull around the northern island of Penrhyn is worrying. Audio

Norman Dickie has just turned 100 and says the secret to long life is to not smoke or play rugby. Audio

A successful pilot programme for young Pacific youth is set to lift incomes and living standards for New Zealand's Pacific population. Audio

Pacific rugby league nations believe proposed changes to eligibility laws will strengthen the international game. Audio

A theatre group in South Auckland is using classic English literature, in particular Shakespeare, to break down negative stereotypes surrounding Maori and Pasifika people in New Zealand. Audio

Civil society groups are questioning the independence of island leaders in the Pacific Islands Forum with Australia and New Zealand at the table. Audio

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature's four-yearly World Conservation Congress has concluded in Hawaii where motions were passed on initiatives such as greater protection measures in… Audio

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva says a misbehaving cabinet minister gave him no option but to sack him. Audio

The Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has hit back at comments by his New Zealand counterpart John Key in relation to the arrests of opposition politicians at the weekend. Audio

Kathryn Ryan talks to parenting commentator Nathan Mikaere Wallis, founder of X-Factor Education. He says creativity plays a crucial role in developing intelligence and has tips for parents. Audio