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Individual rights and the rule of law breached in the trial of the group of protesters known as the 'Nauru 19'. Audio

A new report from global civil society alliance Civicus says some Pacific governments are trying to restrict the media and silence opposition voices. Audio

There's been another five deaths in Samoa's measles epidemic, bringing the toll to 53, while experts are blaming an ill-informed anti-vaccination movement for the crisis. Audio

About 50 activists flew the Morning Star flag at New Zealand's Parliament on Monday to mark the 58th anniversary of the declaration of West Papuan independence. Audio

Pacific countries will be trying to apply as much pressure as possible in the latest round of UN climate talks, the director of the Cook Islands climate change office says. Audio

A reconciliation leader says it's vital that Bougainvilleans be united as they enter the post-referendum period. Audio

United Nations agencies in Papua New Guinea have been working in Komo in Hela Province to find solutions to tribal violence. Audio

As polling for an historic independence referendum continues, the former head of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army is calling for foreign partnership to help in the construction of a new nation… Audio

A by-election for the seat left vacant by the death of Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva has been won by his son. Audio

A Cook Islands select committee reviewing proposed amendments to the country's crimes act says the majority of public submissions call for male homosexuality to remain illegal in the country. Audio

Ahead of next year's general election on Niue, there is a call to encourage young people to run. Audio

An 11-year-old Australian boy of Cook Island Maori descent has been left in tears after he was pointed out as "the big kid" and called to get off the field in the middle of a junior rugby tournament… Audio

Polling has begun in Bougainville's referendum on whether to have independence or greater autonomy within Papua New Guinea. Audio

Overseas voting for the Bougainville independence referendum is underway at polling stations in Solomon Islands and Australia. Audio

Police in New Zealand are investigating death threats against the Tonga Prime Minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa. Audio

Pacific governments are working to ensure there is no loss of maritime jurisdiction because of climate change. Audio

Marshall Islands incumbent president Hilda Heine has retained her seat but risks losing several key supporters after a fiery election. Audio