Pacific Waves for Tuesday 19 May 2015

3:05 PM.Fiji's controversial media decree stay, but some aren't happy about it; A UN official calls for Vanuatu's government to be more flexible with international donors; A West Papuan independence leader… Read more Audio

3:04 PM.Fiji's controversial media decree stays after parliament voted against any modification as suggested by the opposition. Audio

3:03 PM.A high profile UN official has called on the Vanuatu government to be more flexible with international donors helping in the recovery effort from Cyclone Pam. Audio

3:02 PM.The West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda says he has no idea why he was blocked from travelling to the United States last week. Audio

5:05 AM.Asylum seeker launch court challenge against Australian offshore detention policies; Chinese company plans massive casino development in the Northern Marianas; Cook Islands to question WHO stats… Read more Audio

5:04 AM.Ten asylum seekers have launched a High Court challenge on the legality of the Australian government's offshore detention policies, in a bid to prevent their return to Nauru. Audio

5:03 AM.A Macau company is planning a huge integrated resort, including a casino and a golf course, in the CNMI's Tinian island. Audio