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A study suggests greater political stability in Papua New Guinea has improved the business environment but crime and corruption are still proving a significant cost. Audio

The Vanuatu government is to stage a pilot scheme to improve the reach and quality of pre-school education. Audio

A sports oriented NGO is hoping that the role of sport in development will be better reflected in the new Pacific Plan. Audio

Co-founded by Ivo Watts-Russell, English indie record label 4AD was funded by Beggars Banquet founder Martin Mills who recognised Russell's singular A&R vision. Between 1980 and 1999 Russell signed a… Audio

Survey shows that lawlessness in Papua New Guinea remains a major impediment to business there. Audio

The Fiji PM's condemnation of violence towards women is ringing hollow for some who suffered at the military's hands. Audio

The Coen Brothers new movie 'Inside Llewyn Davis' is loosely based on folk singer Dave Van Ronk, a central figure in the Greenwich Village folk music scene that developed in the early 60s. Van Ronk… Video, Audio

For the last two years David Murray, a North American musician, musical archivist graphic designer and record collector has been consumed by researching early recordings from Southeast Asia. The… Audio

Adrian Belew got his first break with Frank Zappa in 1977, playing rhythm guitar and doing a Bob Dylan impersonation on Zappa's Sheik Yerbouti album. He's since collaborated with David Bowie, Paul… Audio

Legendary New Zealand soul band Rough Justice are reuniting for their first shows in 34 years. From 1977 to 1979, Rough Justice was one of the hardest-working bands in New Zealand, despite never… Audio

New Zealand academic looks at how Papua New Guinea can ensure resource wealth used to benefit all the people. Audio

The Fiji Women's Crises Centre is shocked by the results of a survey which found about 70 percent of women suffer from some form of violence by their husband or partner. Audio

American Samoa moves step closer to arming officers. Audio

Otago University's head of Public Health has just won an award into his research on infectious diseases and is now involved in a new project tackling rheumatic fever. Audio

The illegal loss of land to foreign loggers in Papua New Guinea documented by non government organisations. Audio

Labour mobility and development assistance are the main issues dividing the parties involved in the PACER Plus trade deal, but the Pacific's chief trade advisor believes both sides are determined to… Audio

Napster is arguably the company that started the digital music revolution. A new documentary Downloaded charts the rise and fall of this peer-to-peer music service, from its first strokes of code in… Video, Audio

UNICEF is working in the Pacific to break down the taboo surrounding toilets and ablutions in the Pacific. Audio

Fiji's new budget for 2014 will focus on education, more hospitals and better roads. Audio

Peter McLennan and Harold (aka Roland), of the newly revived inner-city Auckland group Hallelujah Picassos talk with Trevor Reekie about all things Picasso. Audio

Pacific human rights advocate says temporary special measures for Pacific women should be applied across a whole range of sectors. Audio

Pacific tourism officials say they will increase visitors by improving access to the region, attracting more private investment and working more collaboratively. Audio

Uncertainty prevails over the future of seven West Papuan asylum seekers deported by Australia to PNG. Audio

Forming a multi-cultural punk-reggae band in apartheid-era South Africa was a brave move. Based in Johannesburg, National Wake were accepted in the underground and the township nightclub circuit. It… Audio

Katy Gosset is learning to talk with her hands - tackling this country's third official language. Here in New Zealand, sign language is spoken by about 24,000 people including deaf, hearing impaired… Audio

As PNG's resources boom has driven the country's remarkable economic growth in recent years, the tentacles of corporate interests have gained a tightening grip on land. prompting calls for an overhaul… Audio

The capital of PNG's Eastern Highlands province positions itself for growth as the government prepares to boost services in key centres around the country. Audio

The director of the Women and Children Crisis Centre in Tonga says a new law which aims to end domestic violence is a step in the right direction in protecting victims. Audio