The president of Vanuatu has dissolved parliament on the eve of a vote of no confidence in the prime minister.

The office of the French Polynesian president says it wants to honour the memory of Bruno Barrillot who was the head of French Polynesia's body looking at the aftermath of France's nuclear weapons tests.

American Samoa's governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga has declared a State of Emergency following continued earthquake activity in the territory's Manu'a island group.

A former leader of Kiribati warns the crisis involving the country's government and the courts has left the island nation with a "dysfunctional judiciary" and put a question mark over its democratic system.

Government workers in America Samoa are being forced to work in a rat-infested environment.

An opposition party in the Cook Islands has announced it will file petitions challenging two results in the recent election.

Canberra gives boost to Pacific Games; Auckland lift regional football title; and Samoan rugby player quits over safety fears

Crew escapes burning ship; dissolution of parliament still possible in Vanuatu; and Fiji MP charged with corruption

Domestic flights have been cancelled again in New Caledonia as a conflict between Air Caledonie and the workers' union continues.

The Samoan government is looking at having the national carrier operating internationally again within two to three years.

The Vanuatu prime minister Bob Loughman has confirmed he will attend the next sitting of an extra-ordinary parliament session on Friday to face a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.

A team of French Polynesian firefighters have volunteered and are en route to help with bush fires in France.

New Zealand-based Pasifika health service the Fono has finally found a home for its Faleoko, food hub distribution centre.

Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says it has been tough to lose three cabinet ministers at the same time.

Cook Islands opposition parties are refusing to say whether they accept the election result or if they will lodge petitions.

Tonga police are warning the public to watch out for fraudsters; PNG opposition leader named; and cruise ship back in Fiji

Marshall Islands' health authorities scrambling to stay on top of fast-moving Covid-19 outbreak.

A refugee advocate says Port Moresby is not a safe place for those awaiting resettlement.