Mary Baines

Polling in Vanuatu's snap election is underway; The former Fiji assistant police commissioner says there has been no natural justice in an investigation against him; Pacific warned of ZIKA threat to… Audio

Vanuatu has been holding a snap election to choose a new parliament. Audio

The former assistant commissioner of police in Fiji, Henry Brown, says the internal inquiry into unspecified allegations against him is being conducted contrary to principles of good governance. Audio

Palau to face human rights review; Tourist numbers surge around Pacific; US officially withdraws from Pacific fishery; Papua New Guinea urged to prioritise drought response; and Four Pacific countries… Audio

Concerns over use of Russian arms by Fiji; Thousands affected by Samoa market destruction; An ILO mission will visit Fiji as concerns over worker's rights remain; The motive behind the PNG PM's… Audio

A security analyst says there is concern a Russian shipment of military equipment to Fiji will be used for more than peace keeping abroad. Audio

An International Labour Organisation mission will visit Fiji as concerns over workers' rights remain; Motive behind PNG PMs Bougainville portfolio questioned; Immigration detention time on Nauru and… Audio

New figures show the time asylum seekers spend in Australian offshore immigration detention has hit a record high under the Turnbull government, at an average of 446 days. Audio

Sea Shepherd French Polynesia is calling on the public to boycott the territory's only dolphin centre in Moorea. Audio

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… Audio

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

Greenpeace says the climate change agreement struck in Paris over the weekend does not go far enough to protect Pacific countries from catastrophic events caused by pollution. Audio

Greenpeace says the climate change agreement struck in Paris over the weekend does not go far enough to protect Pacific countries from catastrophic events caused by climate pollution. Audio

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says it has received 284 complaints since it was re-established in May this year. Audio

Young people from around the Pacific with diabetes will meet in Fiji in a bid to form a regional network of leaders who can help others suffering from the disease. Audio

The Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji says there has been some positive steps to pushing for greater rights in the country, but there is still more to be done. Audio

Tuvalu PM confident of legally binding climate agreement out of Paris; Tahiti defection gives Fritch majority; A convicted Vanuatu MP says he will appeal a ban on standing for parliament; Child street… Audio

The French Polynesian government has finally secured enough support in the territorial assembly to no longer be a minority administration. Audio

Pacific leaders say they are concerned the climate change agreement to be finalised in Paris this week will fall short on what needs to be done to deal with the impacts of global warming. Audio

The Cook Islands government is planning to dredge Muri Lagoon to reverse what it's calling a national disaster at a key tourism drawcard. Audio