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The long term plan for the Defence Force was unveiled this week. It includes a major infrastructure upgrade, and a new focus on cyber security, in a world political leaders say is increasingly… Audio

The president of New Caledonia's collegial government says good progress is being made towards a referendum on possible independence, despite several challenges. Audio

Labour and the Greens have made it official, signalling a formal working relationship, 18 months out from next year's general election. The agreement, represented by a memorandum of understanding… Audio

The Finance Minister, Bill English, has delivered his eight Budget which he says delivers money to sectors under pressure - health, education and housing. But critics say the Budget has failed to… Audio

The Director of the Security Intelligence Service has spoken out this week about her agency's role in the jihadi brides controversy. Rebecca Kitteridge has also addressed a Privacy Act exemption, that… Audio

More public mobilisations are expected in Indonesia's Papua region amid growing international interest in West Papua's self-determination aspirations. Audio

For 14 years, endocrinologist and diabetes specialist Dr Robyn Toomath fronted a vocal and visible campaign highlighting obesity. But in November last year, she wound up the action group she'd… Audio

New Zealand's Pacific ambassador Shane Jones says in encouraging catch based fisheries management his country is not advocating that other methods should go. Audio

This week a major international study concluded that the War on Drugs has been a failure. It found that rather than stopping the trade and use of drugs, the so-called war had created parallel… Audio

The financial squeeze on farmers is moving further into the political spotlight after dairy prices fell and Fonterra again cut its forecast payout. But the political debate around dairy broadened as… Audio

A Papua New Guinea opposition grouping, the Pangu Pati, says it is joining forces with a main party from the governing coalition, the People's Progress Party for next year's general election. It's… Audio

A review of New Zealand's intelligence agencies has found the laws governing the SIS and the GCSB are clunky, inconsistent and preventing those agencies from properly carrying out their jobs. It… Audio

This year iD Fashion Week is in its 17th year. Thirty-nine emerging designers from 15 countries will have the opportunity to show their work before a panel of local and international judges. The… Audio

Five years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquakes and there are still thousands of unresolved insurance claims and delays to the government's so-called anchor projects. The Government is… Audio

The Government earmarked $2m for emergency housing in Auckland in September last year but that money still hasn't been spent. The funding is intended to provide an extra 120 emergency housing places a… Audio

The political sparring began in earnest this week, with the official start of Parliament. Audio

The Pacific's only film festival focusing on the region drew to a close in French Polynesia yesterday. Audio

The Trans-Pacific Partnership has been signed in Auckland this week but not without controversy. Opponents of the 12-nation free trade deal argue it's a trojan horse that will undermine New Zealand's… Audio

The political year's begun in earnest with party leaders including the Prime Minister delivering speeches this past week positioning themselves for the year ahead. It's already been a turbulent start… Audio

The Marshall Islands has a new female president, Hilda Heine. She is the first woman to head a government of a Pacific Island country. Audio

The Labour Party plans to set out most of its major policy this year ahead of the 2017 general election. It will also continue to work closely with the Greens as the two parties try to present what… Audio

If you think your Christmas wish list may be too much for Santa to handle - you should hear Macy Gray's.The multi award winning R&B singer-songwriter has a new song out - which is about more than just… Video, Audio

A Hawaiian-Tongan transgender love story was the focus of the last film at the 11 day long Nothing Less Than Equal Film Festival in Fiji. Audio

The Pacific Games Council met with officials in Vanuatu last week over concerns regarding the progress being made towards hosting the 2017 Pacific Mini Games. Audio

The drama continues in Vanuatu's political crisis, with convicted former MPs this week banned from holding public office until 2025. Audio

In the age of mass surveillance, computer scientists need a stronger code of ethics to prevent a dystopian future, says a US cryptographer visiting New Zealand to warn of the dangers. Audio

UNAIDS acknowledges Fiji's success in containing the spread of HIV/AIDS as part of the celebrations of World AIDS Day. Audio