French Polynesia's pro-independence leader and mayor of Faaa, Oscar Temaru, says double standards are at play in probing him over the payment of his legal defence.

A New Caledonian anti-independence candidate in next month's election of a new French National Assembly has called for compulsory military service for those failing at school.

Top-level contact is reported to have resumed between the New Caledonian president Louis Mapou and the re-elected French president Emmanuel Macron.

The trial of a disbarred and retired medical doctor in French Polynesia has been deferred for a fourth time because he is standing in the French National Assembly election.

Samoa's latest Covid update includes one death; Electioneering ramps up in PNG; Palau raises concerns about China's trade and security pacts; Tonga's Rugby Union excited about new 'Ikale Tahi players

Opinion - As a new 'Great Game' for control of the Pacific escalates, New Zealand's foreign minister is coming under pressure from all sides, Geoffrey Miller writes.

Deals ranging from the Belt and Road initiative to climate change have been agreed with China's foreign minister, the Kiribati government says.

A blockade of two fuel depots in New Caledonia has been lifted after the protestors were assured, they could meet the heads of the fuel companies.

China will attempt to persuade Pacific Island countries into signing a new multilateral deal in a virtual meeting with several regional leaders.

An extended squad of 50 players has been named to represent the Fiji Bati at the men's Rugby League World Cup in October, but not one player from the currently Australia-based Kaiviti Silktails has been included.

A recently launched Taiwan-funded small loan programme for Marshall Islands women entrepreneurs has issued over US$200,000 in its first four months of operation, the loan fund administrator said on Friday.

Mental health survey underway in the Cook Islands; French Polynesia records more Covid cases; Samoa's PM won't back down on Boeing 737-800 decision, and more.

China will consider building a police training centre in Solomon Islands, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific in a bid to increase its influence in the region.

China's foreign minister signed a deal with Samoa on Saturday to strengthen diplomatic relations, while Australia's new leader said he had a "comprehensive plan" for the Pacific, as Beijing and Canberra continued rival campaigns to woo the regio...

Analysis - Talk about saving the best for last: Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both ended their first season in fine style yesterday.

A campaign group says trucks are unable to leave two fuel depots in New Caledonia due to its blockade protesting against the high cost of living.

Vanuatu has become the first Pacific Small Island Developing State to declare it is facing a climate emergency.

When Samoan matai Lelevaga Fa'amanū Lā'ulu speaks of his cherished home, his words resonate with immense pride.