Tagata o te Moana. 2015-03-21. 17:30-18:00.

A weekly wrap-up of news, issues and current affairs from the Pacific. The programme is broadcast nationwide every Saturday evening on Radio New Zealand National and is produced by the newsroom of Radio New Zealand International. The following rundown is supplied from the broadcaster’s news system:

1. Much of Vanuatu has been shattered by Cyclone Pam - a category five storm that churned along the island chain over three days.

2. The entire population of Tuvalu's Nui atoll is living in temporary accommodation after flooding due to Cyclone Pam.

3. Low-lying Kiribati is struggling to deal with not only the aftermath of Cyclone Pam but also with regular spring tides that are due again this weekend.

4. Human Rights groups and the opposition in Fiji are calling on the government to remove all proposed reservations to the United Nations Convention Against Torture.

5. There is widespread anger on Norfolk Island at the Australian government's plans to curb the island's autonomy.

6. The Cook Islands is hoping to extend its economic potential by opening up purse seine fishing to more international companies.

7. Continued efforts are being made by health workers to cut Papua New Guinea's maternal mortality rates.

8. Auckland Zoo says Niueans and tourists to Niue will soon be able to visit an elephant currently quarantined on the island.