Pacific Waves for Monday 15 June 2015

3:06 PM.Vanuatu opposition confident it has numbers to topple government; Marshall Islands continues call for reduced emissions in shipping; Tongans affected by cyclone given deadline to settle land issues… Read more Audio

3:05 PM.Vanuatu's opposition leader says he's confident he has the numbers needed to pass a motion of no confidence in the Sato Kilman government on Thursday. Audio

3:04 PM.The Marshall Islands is continuing its call for reduced emissions in the global shipping industry despite a rejection by the International Maritime Organisation of the idea. Audio

3:00 PM.Industry veterans Cydel led the winners list at the 11th annual Vodafone Pacific Music Awards which took place in New Zealand last weekend. Audio

5:05 AM.Tongan authorities given two weeks to sort out issues that have stalled Ha'apai rebuild; The Cook Islands has been certified for sustainable fisheries, but some groups have questioned this; The… Read more Audio

5:04 AM.Authorities in the Tongan islands of Ha'apai have given residents 2 weeks to finalise land issues that have been stalling the rebuilding of hundreds of homes since Cyclone Ian in January 2014. Audio

5:03 AM.The Marine Stewardship Council has issued public notice of the Cook Islands meeting its standards in its Albacore Fishery. Audio

5:02 AM.The chief trade advisor for Pacific countries has been visiting New Zealand unions to promote the regional PACER-plus negotiations and greater labour mobility. Audio

5:01 AM.New by-laws being introduced in Fiji to combat public flogging in some iTaukei villages has been welcomed by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. Audio

5:00 AM.French Polynesia's Tahiti Pacifique monthly magazine is turning into a weekly newspaper. Audio