Pacific Waves for Monday 10 February 2014

4:05 PM.The PNG government reaaffirms support for Indonesian territorial integrity in Papua but wants to highlight the human rights issues there. Audio

4:03 PM.A lawyer in the Cook Islands says he hopes politicians will improve the law to guarantee people's access and control over their savings. Audio

4:02 PM.Former foreign minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters, says there is not enough evidence of free and fair elections in Fiji to justify New Zealand's sanctions being eased. Audio

4:01 PM.A report into the illegal sale of Vanuatu passports has been delivered to Government ministers, with some promising to take action. Audio

4:00 PM.A report into illegal passport sales in Vanuatu is delivered to government ministers; Questions are raised over New Zealand's easing of Fiji sanctions; A Cook Islands lawyer hopes politicians can fix… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Reseacher questions whether Solomon Islands is ready to roll out new biometric voting system. Audio

7:05 AM.After being closed for five years the Cook Islands Nursing School re-opened yesterday in Rarotonga, with twelve students planning to take their skills back to the group's outer islands. Audio

7:04 AM.The plight of youth in Papua New Guinea and the government's plans to tackle the issue. Audio

7:03 AM.Up to 14 men arrested in Vanuatu after villages houses razed over land dispute. Audio

7:02 AM.A Fiji election candidate, Nirmal Singh, wants to see Fiji join the ANZUS defence treaty. Audio

7:01 AM.Ha'apai tourism operators say they are getting back on their feet but have some concerns about the impacts the cyclone will have on their industry and the local economy. Audio

7:00 AM.Ha'apai tourism operators voice concerns over the impact of Cyclone Ian on the local economy; A Fiji election candidate, Nirmal Singh, wants to see Fiji join the ANZUS defence treaty; Up to 10 men… Read more Audio