Pacific Waves for Wednesday 13 May 2015

3:06 PM.The PNG sojourn by Indonesia's leader sparks some controversy over neighbouring Papua; The standoff between Australia and NZ and Fiji and the Pacific Islands Forum seen as a chance to redefine roles… Read more Audio

3:05 PM.The thorny issue of West Papua has stirred controversy during a state visit by Indonesia's President, Joko Widodo, to Papua New Guinea. Audio

3:04 PM.An academic says the imbroglio involving Fiji and Australia and New Zealand offers a chance for the larger countries to redefine their role in the Pacific. Audio

3:03 PM.Organic farmers from Fiji and Solomon Islands are in Cuba to learn new techniques to improve food security back home. Audio

3:01 PM.The World Bank has announced it will provide a concessional loan to Vanuatu to help it rehabilitate its aviation sector. Audio

5:05 AM.Jokowi calls for greater economic cooperation with PNG; Hopes raised for foreign media access to West Papua ; New PNG police chief aims to solve discipline issue; Academic slams NZ's aid direction… Read more Audio

5:04 AM.Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has called for a strengthening of economic ties with Papua New Guinea during a business breakfast in Port Moresby. Audio

5:02 AM.The new police commissioner in Papua New Guinea warns the force will face more changes in its leadership. Audio

5:00 AM.The Lefaga district of Samoa is celebrating the 61st anniversary of the Hollywood film that put Samoa on the world map. Audio