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Delay in Vanuatu election results
17:38:33, 5 September 2008, Radio Australia News
It might be weeks before the makeup of Vanuatu's next government is known, with results from Tuesday's general elections showing no one party has a clear majority.
Vanuatu parliamentary changes likely following election
21:13:16, 4 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The voters in Vanuatu have thrown out at least one third of the sitting members of parliament.
Think tank predicts return for ruling Vanuatu coalition
15:30:51, 4 September 2008, Radio Australia News
An independent think tank in Vanuatu predicts the two main coalition partners in the previous government will form the core of the new government.
Vanuatu elections: Senior MPs losing ground
12:08:32, 3 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Early results from the national elections in Vanuatu indicate that some of the old guard members of parliament could be in trouble.
Vanuatu polls open for record number of voters
19:41:12, 2 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Vanuatu's general election has begun, with a record number of candidates and an expected high turnout of voters.
Vanuatu goes to the polls
15:18:01, 1 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Vanuatu's residents are being urged to vote in Tuesday's national election.
Air Vanuatu looks to boost Melbourne flights
15:18:01, 1 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Air Vanuatu is expected to launch a second weekly direct service to the southern Australian city of Melbourne by December.
Vanuatu police attempt mutiny
20:00:02, 20 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Vanuatu police say a number of senior officers have been involved in a plot to oust the force's top two commanders.
Record number of candidates for Vanuatu election
16:18:07, 13 August 2008, Radio Australia News
A record number of candidates will stand in Vanuatu's general election next month.
Record number of candidates for Vanuatu elections
14:37:57, 13 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Vanuatu's Electoral Office has confirmed that 334 candidates will contest the poll on September the second.
Australian man charged over offshore tax avoidance
15:56:51, 12 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Australian federal police have charged a 56-year-old man for a multi-million dollar offshore tax avoidance scheme.
Vanuatu, Cuba set for medical exchange program
10:01:51, 12 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The Vanuatu Government is finalising an arrangement with Cuba which will see six Cuban doctors employed on two-year contracts.
Fiji's interim PM meets China's premier
16:27:21, 11 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Pacific leaders including Fiji's interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has met China's Premier Wen Jiabao, in Beijing.
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07:51:05, 6 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Solomon Islands says it is optimistic of being included in New Zealand's seasonal labour scheme.
Vanuatu finance body criticises tax probe support
16:43:00, 4 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Vanuatu's finance industry has again criticised the government's decision to support a major Australian investigation into tax evasion.
Solomons' Sogavare funding push queried
17:29:36, 22 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The former prime minister of Solomon Islands, Manessah Sogavare, has denied his government wasted nearly $US500,000 in consultant's fees in a failed bid for United States aid funding.
Vanuatu won't attend the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts
15:22:19, 10 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Vanuatu has rejected American Samoa's offer to pay for two people to perform at the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts.
Vanuatu sites placed on World Heritage List
20:33:40, 9 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Vanuatu's Chief Roi Mata's Domain has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Vanuatu chiefly sites named on Heritage List
14:43:39, 9 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Vanuatu's Chief Roi Mata's Domain has been added to UNESCO's world heritage list.
Three Pacific sites nominated for World Heritage listing
14:52:53, 4 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The United Nations is considering three sites in the Pacific for World Heritage listing.
Mobile phone provider expands through Vanuatu
16:38:16, 26 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Mobile phone company Digicel says it has already achieved 85 per cent coverage across Vanuatu.
NZ to fund Vanuatu education improvements
22:49:06, 18 June 2008, Radio Australia News
New Zealand is providing $US3 million to improve education in Vanuatu.
Hopes for Wantok Cup to become regular competition
11:30:52, 17 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The head of the Solomon Islands Football Federation is hopeful the first Wantok Cup will become an annual event.
Vanuatu land conference continues
16:50:50, 13 June 2008, Radio Australia News
A two day Pacific land policy conference is continuing in Vanuatu.
Vanuatu chiefs say AFP overstepping authority
21:05:30, 9 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Traditional chiefs in Vanuatu have accused Australian police working in the country of overstepping their authority and failing to show proper respect to community leaders.
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