Pacific Beat

Australian immigration officials refuse to release the findings of an investigation into an alleged rape on Manus Island. The University of Papua New Guinea to restart its academic program after protest leaders won a court order.

The jet lagged Samoan rugby sevens squad prepares for another marathon trip to Europe ahead of the Olympic qualifying tournament in Monaco and we head to Auki in Malaita, in Solomon Islands, to look at the success of programs to counter domestic violence.

Papua New Guinea praised as an inspirational leader for sustainable development. An organised crime police investigation launched into allegations of match fixing in the NRL.

The Pacific Games Council says Tonga's plans to host in 2019 remain on course, despite a series of failed attempts by PM Akilisi Pohiva to remove former PM Lord Sevele as chief executive of the organising committee and Auckland puts up its hands to host a State of Origin clash in two years' time.

The international effort to keep Palau's waters free from illegal fishing and a new online news service for the Pacific.

The National Court in Papua New Guinea has ordered the speaker Theodore Zurenuoc to replace, repair or return the totem and 19 traditional carvings that he had removed from Parliament three years ago. The advances in battery storage making renewable energy storage more competitive than ever.

Escalating tensions between the Pacific Games Council and the Tongan government over the organising of the 2019 games. The Australian Opposition details its foreign policy priorities ahead of the July elections.

The Barramundis rise to third on World Cricket League ladder after second win over Kenya, we hear from coach Dipak Patel. And, as Port Moresby hosts an international summit of leaders from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, there's still pressure on Prime Minister Peter O'Neill over domestic issues.

ANZ customers in Vanuatu fall victim to an international scam. Authorities in Papua New Guinea prevent a prominent West Papuan leader from entering the country.

A memorable sporting weekend in Port Moresby, as the PNG soccer team come close to a shock win over New Caledonia in the OFC Nations Cup. And, PNG Barramundis win their first ever home international in style.