Amelia Langford
From stunts to the director’s chair: Willie Ying and The Final Blade
In this episode of Voices, Amelia Langford talks to Chinese New Zealand film director Willie Ying, who is netting international awards with his action-comedy feature film The Final Blade. Audio
Caution urged over harvesting of giant clams in Cook Islands
A marine scientist is urging caution over the harvesting of giant clams from Manuae Island in the Cook Islands. Audio
Resurgence of Malaria in PNG
Papua New Guinea has seen a dramatic surge in cases of Malaria but a new drug still under review could be a potential ally in the fight against the disease. Audio
PNG rooftop solar power trial underway
Moves are under way to trial a rooftop solar power programme in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby. Audio
More support for widows needed - Vanuatu women right's group
A women's rights activist in Vanuatu is urging the government to acknowledge widows as a marginalised group and provide more support. Audio
New USP vice chancellor wants to build on its reputation
The new vice chancellor of the University of the South Pacific says he's excited to take over what he says will be challenging job. Audio
Historic courthouse in Samoa to be demolished
Samoa's old courthouse, one of the country's most historic buildings, is to be rebuilt and turned into a hotel. Audio
'Lax approach' to local labour needs to go
One of Labour's election promises was to cut the number of new immigrants by up to 30,000 a year by tightening rules around student and work visas. The Minister of Immigration now plans to crack down… Audio
Palauans being offered suitcases 'full of cash'
Palau's Chamber of Commerce says property values are going up rapidly and locals are reportedly being offered suitcases of cash for their land. Audio
Cooks residents concerned by Aitutaki board sacking
Cook Islands residents living in Aitutaki are said to be worried by the sacking of their local power station board. Audio
Nuclear expert Barrillot: 'courageous' man
Nuclear Workers' Association pays tribute to French Polynesia's foremost expert on the French nuclear weapons tests, Bruno Barrillot, as a 'courageous' man. Audio
Solar power project helps families in rural Fiji
A solar power project in Fiji is providing power to remote households in Viti Levu, which was hardest hit by last year's Cyclone Winston. Audio
Fiji's Minister says oceans conference will be 'game-changer'
Fiji says this year's United Nations Ocean Conference could be a game-changer for the future of the Pacific. Audio
Amnesty says food barrier could amount to torture
Amnesty says a barrier installed at Manus Island's detention centre in PNG could be tantamount to torture if it's difficult for detainees to access food. Audio
PNG locals pray for ombudsman to monitor Canadian miners
Human rights campaigners in Papua New Guinea are praying that Canada's PM appoints an ombudsman who can monitor PNG's mining sector. Audio
Aboriginal elder determined to keep advocating for West Papua
An Aboriginal elder and artist says she will continue advocating for West Papua's independence despite a mural she created being destroyed. Audio
Micronesian banana fibre startup attracts attention
A small Micronesian startup, Green Banana Paper, is attracting international attention with its vegan wallets and paper products made of banana fibre. Audio
PNG opposition says Govt debt 'embarrassing'
PNG's opposition party is warning the country may not be ready to host next year's meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC. Audio
Pacific NGO says 'huge task' ahead to tackle plastic waste
A grass-roots NGO in the Cook Islands is warning there is a 'huge task' ahead to tackle plastic waste and other marine pollution in Pacific waters. Audio