Pacific Waves for Wednesday 11 September 2013

3:08 PM.The Australian think tank, the Lowy Institute, has urged the incoming Australian government to work with China in the region; the Solomon Islands government is being asked to give more financial… Read more Audio

3:03 PM.Conservationists in Fiji are using high-tech maps to pinpoint where they should focus their efforts to protect endangered species. Audio

3:02 PM.The Solomon Islands government is being asked to give more financial support to help indigenous people kick-start businesses. Audio

3:01 PM.The Australian think tank, the Lowy Institute, has urged the incoming Australian government to work with China in the region. Audio

6:03 AM.A Tongan scholar says now is a good time for her country to introduce a quota system for women parliamentarians. Audio

6:02 AM.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

6:01 AM.The Governor of Papua New Guinea's capital faces a stern test in his bid to ban the sale and chewing of betel nut on Port Moresby's streets. Audio

6:00 AM.Livelihoods at risk as Governor pursues Port Moresby betelnut ban; PNG's Eastern Highlands capital positions itself for growth; Good time for Tonga to bring in quota for women parliamentarians… Read more Audio