Pacific Waves for Tuesday 3 September 2013

3:01 PM.The Pacific Mini Games get underway in Wallis and Futuna following Monday's official opening. Audio

3:01 PM.New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, says the release of Fiji's constitution is part of much practical progress in Fiji towards elections. Audio

3:01 PM.Tuvalu prime minister raises concerns about the lack of action over combatting climate change. Audio

3:00 PM.Tuvalu calls for less talk and more action over climate change; NZ's McCully says Fiji constitution part of positive progress; Lawyer says party strength key in Fiji's new electoral system; Illegal… Read more Audio

6:02 AM.An expert in electoral systems in the region says the new electoral system planned for Fiji favours organised political parties, both big and small. Audio

6:01 AM.Allegations of the use of mercury are among ongoing issues at the Gold Ridge mine in Solomon Islands. Audio

6:00 AM.Illegal miners an ongoing problem at Solomons gold mine; Lawyer says party strength key in Fiji's new electoral system; Blackbirding commemorations help attempts to re-unite families; Next five years… Read more Audio