Pacific Waves for Monday 9 March 2015

4:05 PM.A Fijian NGO says NZ spying could have ramifications for its security; More than 2 months later the new Tonga government is still finding its feet; Teen pregnancies drop in American Samoa; A new… Read more Audio

4:04 PM.A prominent non-government organisation in Fiji, the Citizens' Constitutional Forum, says reported mass surveillance by New Zealand could affect the group's safety and security. Audio

4:02 PM.Melanesian airlines close deal on partnership and code share arrangement for PNG, Solomons and Vanuatu. Audio

4:01 PM.Statisticians at American Samoa's LBJ Hospital say there has not been a 14 year old mother giving birth at LBJ Hospital for the first time in five years. Audio

6:05 AM.Indonesia lobbies MSG members as Papuan membership bid looms; New Tonga govt still finding its feet; Remains of Heroic US WWII captain found in Vanuatu; Organic farming promoted as key for vulnerable… Read more Audio

6:04 AM.The West Papuan representative body applying for membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group says it always expected Indonesia's government to increase efforts to counter the application. Audio

6:03 AM.Two months after he assumed power the prime minister of Tonga says his government is still working through what the previous adminisration had done. Audio

6:02 AM.US military begin dive operation in Vanuatu to recover remains of World War II Captain. Audio

6:01 AM.Organic farming is being touted as a key strategy in the fight against climate change in the Pacific. Audio

6:00 AM.The 61st anniversary premiere of the Hollywood film 'Return to Paradise' will be held in May 2015 at the legendary beach in Lefaga village where it was filmed. Audio