Pacific Waves for Tuesday 28 January 2014

4:03 PM.Tongan officials say the long-term food security and water supply of cyclone-hit Ha'apai could come under threat if there is no more rain before the dry season Audio

4:02 PM.PNG's Justice Minister says the death penalty will be implemented this year, despite vocal opposition from human rights groups. Audio

4:02 PM.Papua New Guinea begins preparations for execution of 13 people on death row, despite strong opposition from human rights groups. Audio

4:01 PM.The Acting Premier of Niue says he's not worried about a motion of no confidence entered by the opposition and is confident of winning the election in April. Audio

4:00 PM.Acting Premier of Niue says he's not worried about a motion of no confidence and says the opposition is just trying to smear the government; Papua New Guinea says the execution of 13 people currently… Read more Audio

6:03 AM.Vanuatu National Nurses Association disagrees with plan to bring in doctors from South Korea to train local nurses. Audio

6:02 AM.A women's group in the Marshall Islands says it is doing what it can do combat alarming rates of child malnutrition and diabetes in the country. Audio

6:01 AM.West Papua has been described as a place marked by fear, violence, and isolation, during a hearing with an EU parliament committee. Audio

6:00 AM.West Papua is described as a place marked by fear and violence during a hearing with an EU parliament committee; A women's group in the Marshall Islands says it is doing what it can do combat alarming… Read more Audio