Pacific Waves for Monday 2 March 2015

4:04 PM.Fiji push for Forum exclusion of Aus, NZ labelled futile; A new Solomons TV Station is called long overdue. Audio

4:03 PM.The traditional external powers in the Pacific Islands are still coming to terms with China's increasing level of engagement in the region. Audio

4:02 PM.Giant waves are to blame for severe damage caused at a Kiribati hospital. Audio

6:04 AM.A local charity says a change in PNG's child protection laws need to be backed by resources; Solomons government wants to relaunch troubled RIPEL company; Fiji push for Forum exclusion of Aus, NZ… Read more Audio

6:03 AM.The founder of a charitable group that works with vulnerable children in PNG's capital says the updating of child protection laws needs to be backed up by a boost in resources. Audio

6:02 AM.The Solomon Islands government wants to relaunch the troubled Russell Islands Plantation Estates Ltd, but it has to make some tough decisions. Audio

6:01 AM.The deputy leader of Fiji's opposition says moves to exclude Australia and New Zealand from the Pacific Islands Forum make little sense. Audio

6:00 AM.Solomon Islands looks at introducing public television. Audio