Pacific Waves for Monday 22 June 2015

3:06 PM.West Papua movement in final push towards MSG; Solomons watchdog calls for removal of Forestry Minister; Cook Island opposition support Sunday flights: New Zealand's PM rules out further talks about… Read more Audio

3:05 PM.The United Liberation Movement for West Papua is planning its final push ahead of this week's vote on whether to admit West Papua to the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Audio

3:04 PM.A Solomon Islands corruption watchdog wants the Forestry Minister Bodo Dettke removed after allegations he granted exemptions to a family-owned logging company. Audio

3:03 PM.The Cook Islands opposition says it supports the continuation of Sunday flights between Rarotonga and Aitutaki despite the result of a referendum. Audio

4:06 AM.NZ's prime minister rules out further talks about the Cook Islands joining the UN; Bougainville's president says the region may seek arbtration if PNG doesn't pay up; The Solomon Islands police force… Read more Audio

4:05 AM.The New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, is not planning on having another discussion on UN membership with the Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna. Audio

4:04 AM.Bougainville's re-elected leader John Momis says he will seek arbitration if the PNG Government does not pay outstanding grants. Audio

4:03 AM.The Solomon Islands Police Force says it is making good progess in its efforts to rearm special units in the organisation. Audio

4:02 AM.The international aid funding agency, the Global Fund, has signed a deal to provide a further $US14.2 million for Papua New Guinea's fight against HIV/AIDS. Audio

4:01 AM.A celebrated American photojournalist is to feature young Tongan women working to address domestic violence in a new book highlighting female activists around the world. Audio

4:00 AM.Fiji's first organic certified product has been launched and it's expected others will follow as more farmers are encouraged to return to traditional growing methods. Audio