Johnny Blades

Ruling Cook Islands Party could lose majority after court decision; Fiji's parliament to be among region's most developed; Security company under the gun for Manus activity, and; Call for more to be… Audio

Security company under the gun for Manus activity; Call for more to be done for Pacific people affected by climate change; American Samoa nears establishment of public sex offender registry; Film… Audio

PNG's government faces a growing need to improve the management of trust funds after the conviction of another MP for misuse of public money. Audio

New Fiji cabinet installed; Long-term Fiji poll observer impressed; Rotavirus claims 2 lives and infects 500 in Kiribati Solomon Islands Elections; new lists, new laws, same old habits; Pacific… Audio

Pacific leaders calling for action at UN climate change summit; Long-term Fiji poll observer impressed; Solomon Islands Elections; new lists, new laws, same old habits; Pacific countries promote… Audio

The latest Pacific regional news. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister says partial privatisation is seen as the best way to improve in the management of state-owned enterprises. Audio

The latest Pacific regional news. Audio

The Vanuatu government has poured cold water on reports of a deal between a New Caledonian and a Chinese company to build a one-billion US dollar nickel plant in Vanuatu. Audio

Fiji Electoral Commissioner rules out stopping count; Australian lawyer to file over Vanuatu deportation; A lack of resources hinders PNG police trying to investigate violence cases; A teacher in… Audio

Vote counting underway in Fiji; Tongan authorities scramble to help drought-stricken Ha'apai; Domestic violence causing women to flee homes in Solomons; Samoa sued for 13 million over prison death… Audio

Vote counting has started in Fiji in the country's first election in eight years. Audio

The latest Pacific regional news. Audio

Fiji's poll is underway today; Report shows SOEs are straining Pacific economies; Call for more support for PNG female candidates; CNMI authorities trap invasive snake and go on alert; PNG warned of… Audio

Papua New Guinea women are demonstrating increased forays into leadership roles although there's a call by a female government minister for more support for women candidates during elections. Audio

The latest Pacific regional news. Audio

Election observers on the ground in Fiji; Hopes for law changes on longline fishing; More concerted plan to root out Pacific corruption; French Polynesia is getting a new president after the Gaston… Audio

French Polynesia is getting a new president after the Gaston Flosse conviction was upheld; PNG poverty not recognised, says priest; PNG anti-corruption team to ask court to enforce its pay; French… Audio

A Catholic priest whose NGO provides help for orphans as well as women and children at risk in Papua New Guinea's capital says recognition that poverty is a problem in Port Moresby is lacking. Audio

Land Owners to sue Solomon's government over Gold Ridge; Cell phone health study shows potential; A Marshall Islands fish farm expected to expand after US cash boost. Audio