Pacific Waves for Thursday 17 December 2015

8:00 PM.The latest regional Pacific news. Audio

4:06 PM.Clarity still sought over Vanuatu leader's decision; Nauru observer mission gets more flak; Tuvalu's PM praises the COP 21 agreement; Questions about the political will to stop illegal logging in PNG… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Former Vanuatu MPs are considering an appeal to clarify constitution issues arising from the decision to dissolve parliament, but not to stop the election in January from going ahead. Audio

4:04 PM.The Commonwealth Secretariat's fact-finding mission to Nauru has been slammed as offensive by an opposition MP. Audio

4:00 PM.The new interim head of the Tonga Rugby Union explains his vision for the game. Audio

6:06 AM.Tuvalu PM praises COP 21 agreement; Political will to stop illegal logging in PNG questioned; Water rationing introduced as Port Moresby copes with drought; Vanuatu's opposition may appeal a court… Read more Audio

5:05 AM.The prime minister of Tuvalu says he is very pleased with the outcomes of climate change talks in Paris, saying those criticising the deal are misinformed. Audio

5:04 AM.Questions remain over the Papua New Guinea government's commitment to ending illegal logging despite tough words against a small logging operation alleged to have breached the law. Audio

5:03 AM.Strict water rationing has been introduced in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, as the city's water supply tries to cope with a severe dry spell. Audio