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An academic says resolving a dispute in Fiji over the Bau chiefly title best left to the people. Audio

A Vanuatu journalist whose thousands of stories over a more than 40-year career chronicled the country's growth from independence, has died suddenly. Audio

Samoa's old courthouse, one of the country's most historic buildings, is to be rebuilt and turned into a hotel. Audio

The largest church in Samoa has locked horns with the Prime Minister over a new law that requires church ministers to pay tax. Audio

South Africa have won the men's World Sevens Series after Fiji fell short at the final hurdle. Audio

More aid for Hawaii's Big Island residents affected by its erupting volcano. Audio

People are being warned to avoid eating fish or swimming near the site of a chemical spill at Malau on the north western side of Vanua Levu. Audio

PNG quake victims still desperately need help three months on. Audio

Former women's rights campaigner 'Ofa-ki-Levuka Guttenbeil Likiliki is one of eight women selected to write and direct a segment of Vai – a new film which aims to give a voice to Pacific women. Audio

Health workers in Papua New Guinea are calling for dramatic change as hospital shelves run bare. Audio

Oceania Weightlifting says it pays to stay clean as a new doping scandal could mean a gold medal for PNGs Dika Toua. Audio

An Obstetrician in Papua New Guinea says complex societal issues such as poor family planning, limited infrastructure, a financially starved health system and domestic violence, are behind a rise in… Audio

There are hopes that Bougainville and Papua New Guinea can iron out issues over preparations for the referendum on possible independence when they meet at the end of next week. Audio

Pacific people in New Zealand receive Queens Birthday Honours due to their work and service in the community. Audio

US study shows groundwater could be undrinkable on Pacific atolls before 2035. Audio