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Music critic and commentator, Elizabeth Kerr speaks about the role of music critic in the Aotearoa arts ecosystem. She recalls feisty New Zealand music writers from last century, outlines her own… Video, Audio

NOTE: This episode has been reuploaded to correct some inaccuracies in the original version. We all know New Zealand was the first country in the world where women could vote. But do you know how we… Video, Audio

New Zealand has had some big ambitions in the Pacific and mixed relations with our neighbours. Video, Audio

Why isn’t New Zealand part of Australia? | The Aotearoa History Show | RNZ

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No-one knows for sure who first introduced rabbits to New Zealand, because no-one wanted to take the blame for what became one of New Zealand's biggest environmental and economic disasters. We start… Video, Audio

Pacific countries and climate activists are calling for an overhaul of how the world tackles climate change, after this month's round of UN negotiations ended in failure. Audio

Papua New Guinea's opposition has withdrawn a motion of no confidence against prime minister Peter O'Neill, and is putting the position of alternative prime minister on the table again as it looks to… Audio

As counting gets underway across Solomon Islands after Wednesday's election our reporter Koroi Hawkins has been speaking with voters about their hopes and motivations. Audio

Last week's election in Fiji was not immune to the increasingly world-wide phenomenon of so-called fake news. Audio

Social media in Fiji is running hot with campaigning by political parties and their candidates in the run up to next week's election. Access to the internet has risen sharply since the 2014 polls and… Audio

The watchdog group, Transparency Solomon Islands has publicised a list of the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been given to MPs through the Constituency Development Fund. Audio

An advocate for political reform in the Cook Islands says candidates in the up coming general election on June the 15th need to voice their views on long standing recommendations for political reform.

A Vanuatu cabinet minister says his government remains fully committed to creating reserved seats for women in parliament. Audio

Vanuatu's Foreign Minister says his government can play more of a role in bringing its various aid partners together for more effective results. Audio

Claims of intimidation and obstruction in the run-up to French Polynesia's election. Audio

Vanuatu's new Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu says a more fair distribution of cabinet portfolios has strengthened the Charlot Salwai-led government. Audio

Charismatic resistance leaders retain grip on Timor politics as an impasse in parliament continues. Audio

Tonga's Supervisor of Elections says all is ready for the nation to go to a vote next week. Audio

A union leader in Fiji says a workers' march on Saturday has demonstrated that all is not well with workers in the country. Audio

PNG government calls on the country's football association to lift suspensions. Audio

The head of the Tonga National Centre for Women and Children says she is happy and proud to see so many women running for parliament in Tonga's upcoming general election. Audio

The Papua New Guinea Hunters can complete a historic season with victory in this weekend's Intrust Super Cup grand final. Audio

Candidates still need a lot of money and resources to win an election in Papua New Guinea, according to a man who stood in the recent polls in Chimbu Province's regional seat who is pushing for PNG to… Audio

Movement and livelihoods of people in the capital of Papua New Guinea's Enga province have been brought to a standstill due to the recent election. Audio