Pacific Waves for Monday 8 December 2014

4:06 PM.More chopping and changing on the eve of the prime ministerial elections in Honiara; Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister defends his Government's strategy to address the budget deficit; the Democratic… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.More MP movements on the eve of prime ministerial elections in Solomon Islands. Audio

4:04 PM.Environmental groups are branding a major meeting on Pacific fisheries last week a failure. Audio

4:03 PM.Ten New Zealanders involved in exercise to remove bombs from around Torokina in Bougainville. Audio

6:06 AM.PNG's PM defends his Govt's strategy to address the budget deficit; a recount of results from the Cook Islands general election gives the Democratic Party another seat; a man in Niue who was arrested… Read more Audio

6:05 AM.Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has defended his government's stewardship of the economy amidst criticism from a rejuvenated opposition. Audio

6:04 AM.A recount of results in the Mitiaro electorate from the Cook Islands general election in July has given the Democratic Party candidate the seat by a single vote. Audio

6:02 AM.Pacific island countries should be planning now to cater for the hunger for luxury goods and holidays from Asia's growing middle class. Audio

6:01 AM.Massey University conference to focus on human rights issues around the Pacific and look for sustainable solutions. Audio

6:00 AM.The maker of a documentary that explores conflicts surrounding nickel mining in New Caledonia says he hopes it shows the complexity of the independence issue. Audio