Pacific Waves for Wednesday 13 November 2013

4:06 PM.The Cook Islands government is finalising a bill to encourage cheaper phone and internet services. Audio

4:05 PM.A modern clean burning umu developed by a Samoan engineering student. Audio

4:04 PM.A marine biologist studying the impact of logging in Solomon Islands says even the highest form of marine protection won't stop land-based activities from destroying vital fisheries. Audio

4:01 PM.A professor of economics in Fiji says the challenge for the country is spurring real growth in the economy for the long-term. Audio

4:00 PM.14 reported dead in Southern Highlands violence in PNG; PNG's media reeling from Government crackdown on dissent; We hear about the impacts of logging on fishing in the Solomon Islanads; A Samoan… Read more Audio

6:02 AM.Papua New Guinea's media are reeling from a crackdown by the Government as observers say media freedom is "non-existent". Audio

6:01 AM.Violence continues in PNG's Southern Highlands province after 14 die and houses are torched. Audio

6:00 AM.14 reported dead in Southern Highlands violence in PNG; PNG's media reeling from Government crackdown on dissent; Palau under a state of emergency following super typhoon Haiyan; Concerns at… Read more Audio