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A New Zealand marine biologist says drastic measures must be taken to save Pacific giant clam populations which he says are on the brink of extinction in much of the region. Audio

The Solomon Islands government says it will scrap the country's first past the post electoral system in favour of a more representative system before the next general election in 2018. Audio

Scientists are calling for more research and monitoring of traditional dolphin hunting practices in Solomon Islands. Audio

The British media have lauded the choice of Charlotte Elizabeth Diana as the name of the new baby princess, with its close links to the families of both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Audio

New Zealanders feed five-million loaves of bread to birds a year, but new research suggests that generosity is bad news for a popular native. Audio

Suspended Nauru MP says there is growing public concern that the government lacks proper scrutiny. Audio

The people of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands have voted that Sunday flights between the island and Rarotonga should be scrapped. Audio

A comedy about a New Zealand born Samoan who travels to Samoa to learn what it means to become a 'real island guy' is set to be released this year. Audio

French Polynesia has announced its intention to bid for the 2023 Pacific Games and plans to spend 150 million US dollars on venues and equipment if successful. Audio

Controversial zero-hour contracts at some fast food chains are set to be scrapped. Audio

Tourism operators in Aitutaki say if Sunday flights between the island and Rarotonga are canned it could be disastrous for the economy. Audio

KPMG says proposed tax changes could raise the popularity of employee share schemes, providing it doesn't end up costing employers a lot more in administrative costs. Audio

Papua New Guinea is confident of hosting a Women's World Cup football tournament to remember in 2016. Audio

The Vanuatu government makes plans for aggressive tourism marketing and tells visitors travelling to Vanuatu is the best way to help it rebuild economy. Audio

Nineteen people, 17 of them foreign tourists, have been killed by gunmen in a deadly terrorist attack on the Bardo Museum in the Tunisian capital Tunis. Audio

An American non-profit group hopes people from US Pacific territories will soon get more political power. Audio

An expert on Micronesia says the threat of a break away of the Chuuk state from the Federated States of Micronesia is a huge surprise. Audio

While tens of thousands of people have attended Cricket World Cup matches in New Zealand over the past 10 days, the sport has been sliding in popularity in the country's high schools. Audio

Seaonal workers in Solomon Islands warned not to give money to false agents promising access to work in Australia and New Zealand. Audio

Uncertain outlook for next months Pacific Leaders Meeting. Audio

Tuvalus' foreign minister says he hopes to begin negotiating an expansion of New Zealand's seasonal employer scheme to include trades sometime this year. Audio

Larger cars are growing in popularity again as the cost of petrol nose-dives. Audio

Emerging nations believe a Rugby League Nines World Series could be the answer as interest continues to skyrocket in the newest form of the game. Audio

A legal expert says an apparent abuse of power by Fiji's Attorney-General over media rights to last year's Rugby Sevens should be investigated. Audio

A smartphone application designed to foster and grow the use of the Samoan language has extended its reach. Audio