Dateline Pacific morning edition for 30 August 2016

The Tongan govt is confident of remaining in power despite threats of a no-confidence motion; Pacific Island countries aim to sign PACER-Plus before the end of the year; A Former Nauru MP is barred from seeking urgent medical treatment; The US creates the world's largest marine reserve near Hawaii; A baby sea lion has made it all the way to French Polynesia; And in Sport a referee is attacked following PNG rugby league semi-final.