Police in Papua New Guinea say two men have been shot dead in a clash between supporters of two political parties in Morobe province.

The Niue Government says 51 people received Pfizer vaccine doses which had passed their expiry date.

Leali'ifano rated top Moana player, Pacific Mini Games disappointment, and futsal team's European invitation

Samoa's Prime Minister says the Pacific Islands Forum is central for discussions on major policy decisions affecting small Pacific Island nations' future, especially around regional security.

Police in Papua New Guinea say energy minister Saki Soloma was set upon by his own disgruntled supporters and not by supporters of a rival candidate as initially reported.

The Wallis and Futuna health agency has welcomed seven health professionals from France to counter covid-19 misinformation.

Analysis - Despite China failing to gain endorsement from a dozen Pacific Island countries to sign up to its new regional multilateral trade and security agreement, Beijing has made its intentions known to the region: It is here to stay.

An advocacy group says as international mining companies eye starting operations in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, Canberra must take action.

Election campaigning is underway in Papua New Guinea with strong participation from women who are "young and determined".

Church bells and police sirens rang out across Samoa at midnight to herald the start of 12 months of nationwide celebrations for the 60th year of independence from New Zealand.

Fuel tax lowered in New Caledonia, official collapses in Marianas court, and both Samoas ease covid-19 restrictions

Lāuga, Sāmoan oratory, is part of the cultural and political landscape of Sāmoa.

Seven people in French Polynesia, including a dancer and a boxing champion, have been jailed for up to six years for their roles in trafficking almost two kilograms of methamphetamine since 2019.

Pacific Minister Aupito William Sio is set to travel to Fiji on Wednesday, while Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is under increased pressure over Pacific relationships.

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.