Amelia Langford

A group representing doctors in Papua New Guinea says there is a critical shortage of doctors in rural areas and it is a dire situation. Audio

Marshall Islands makes the human trafficking watchlist; more challenges predicted for Pacific job growth; 60 science scholarships on offer to Samoan teachers; mixed reaction to a key Melanesian… Audio

The Asian Development Bank says Pacific nations continues to face the challenge of creating more jobs for a growing working-age population. Audio

There's mixed reaction to a key Melanesian group's decision to leave West Papuans out in the cold; multinational phone company sells stake to Fiji's national pension fund; an archeological dig is… Audio

PNG police to reinvestigate allegations surrounding the Prime Minister over illegal payments; China's rebalancing seen as positive for the region; Kiribati looks at ways to curb population growth… Audio

PNG's Prime Minister continues to resist calls to step down; Vanuatu theatre group marks 25 years of work in the community; UNICEF says the Solomon Islands floods have taken the worst toll on the… Audio

UNICEF says the devastating floods in Solomon Islands earlier this year have taken the worst toll on the country's most vulnerable. Audio

Bougainville considers its options for economic independence; The wrestle continues in Papua New Guinea over arresting the prime minister; The speaker of Nauru's parliament has accused suspended MPs… Audio

There are calls for Vanuatu health officials to find long-term funding solutions; Solomons water upgrade by NGOs; An activist in Fiji calls for leaders to speak up over West Papua; PNG Oxfam welcomes… Audio

A human rights organisation in Fiji says Pacific nations need to support the West Paupan freedom movement instead of keeping quiet to keep Indonesia happy. Audio

Human rights advocates condemn asylum seeker video;West Papua bid to join Melanesian Spearhead Group goes back to the drawing board; Dutch New Guinea veterans are angry over a flag ban; Pacific NGOs… Audio

The Free West Papua Campaign says Dutch New Guinea veterans are angry they have been banned from carrying the West Papuan Morning Star flag during a a march this week in The Hague. Audio

Kiribati's high rates of violence against women comes under the spotlight; A French Polynesia court rules in favour of the president; Politicians embrace social media in Cook Islands election race; NZ… Audio

A Fiji political grouping says its survey reveals the bias of the Fiji media; Efforts are underway to boost the recognition of Pacific products in New Zealand; Excitement builds for the fifth… Audio

A New Zealand applied scientist says training Pacific nations in the science of hydrography could boost Pacific economies and even save lives. Audio

The head of Fiji's military issues warning over rewriting the country's constitution; Australian Govt continues to deport Iraqi asylum seekers back to Iraq; Calls are mounting for Papua New Guinea's… Audio

Calls are mounting for Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister to stand aside; Fiji's election campaign heats up in NZ; Convicted rugby star Brian Lima escapes a jail term; The Samoa govt complains to NZ… Audio

The Samoa govt complains to NZ over coconut cream; A village garden project in Samoa is taking off; An NGO warns of empty promises over PNG land leases; We hear about the threat of invasive species… Audio

Australia rolls out 'aid for trade' reforms; PNG's anti-corruption Taskforce vows to keep probing corruption despite being sidelined; We consider the ruling of an Australian court which upholds… Audio

The head of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement says member countries are hiking fishing fees as a way to protect the increasing value of its fishery. Audio