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Weeks out from both Nauru's and Australia's general elections, MPs and refugee activists have slammed an Australian television programme for its coverage of the refugee story. Audio

End of Watch by Stephen King, published by Hachette NZ, and reviewed by Quentin Johnson. Audio

A Niue woman is calling for an end to whale watching tours because she says the whales are harassed and the island is not fulfilling its obligations as a sanctuary for the mammals. Audio

Reports that Niue's tourism operators have been harassing the humpback whales which visit the island have been dismissed. Audio

The conduct of Papua New Guinea's police personnel during yesterday's unrest in Port Moresby has come under the spotlight, with another eyewitness account that they started shooting without… Audio

An industry lobby group says the failure of cheap imported steel used in piles shows the need for contractors to be extra vigilant. Audio

Criticism by the Melanesian Spearhead Group chairman that Indonesia has rebuffed requests to dialogue over concerns about rights abuses in West Papua has drawn a sharp rebuke from Jakarta but has… Audio

The Indonesian government denies suggestions that it is not open to regional and international communication regarding West Papua. Audio

The Financial Markets Authority's action against a training and advice company is the first of its kind, but won't be the last, as unregulated operators find they can't escape the long arm of the law.

Detectives working for Papua New Guinea's police fraud squad have been allowed access to their office and files again, but under tight conditions. Audio

A protest occupation on Norfolk Island continues to gain support as more and more people are laid off by the Australian administration. Audio

Samoa, Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands were winners as international rugby league returned to the spotlight. Audio

"People of the Eye" is a play designed for the deaf and for hearing audiences. Created by Erin Siobhan Hutching it's based on her experiences growing up with her deaf sister, Sarah, in Christchurch… Audio

A Kurdish Iranian journalist detained in the Manus Island offshore processing facility says Papua New Guinea police have taken control of the compound. Audio

Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says refugee advocates are to blame for two refugees setting fire to themselves on Nauru in the past week. Audio

Family and friends gathered in New Zealand on Monday to celebrate the life of renowned musician Bill Sevesi. Audio

The author of a new book about how West Papua is an international issue, concerning the purview of international systems says there is sound international legal basis for the United Nations to review… Audio

Health authorities in Solomon Islands are continuing to warn villagers living down stream of the Gold Ridge Mine tailings dam in Central Guadalcanal not to use rivers and streams for drinking… Audio

A New Zealand NGO working with remote Pacific Island communities says creating sustainble livelihoods could help stop exploitation. Audio

The chairperson of the community group that owns the Gold Ridge Mine in Solomon Islands has angrily denied reports the mine's tailings dam is dangerously overspilling into nearby rivers. Audio

Iwi leaders are watching carefully as the government maintains its line that 'no one owns the water'. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Audio

Forecasters say a severe drought that has hit the Micronesian region could remain for a while yet. Audio