Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says he is "deeply concerned" after his son was charged with a string of assault and domestic violence offences in Australia.

The MSG Prime Minister's Football cup kicks off on Saturday in Port Vila, Vanuatu featuring six teams.

Kiribati drought set to continue; search in Tonga for missing fishermen called off; and Nauruans go to the polls next Saturday.

Independence day celebrations are underway in Papua New Guinea marking the country's 47th year as sovereign nation.

The son of Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is facing criminal charges in Australia over domestic violence-related allegations.

Talks involving New Caledonia's pro- and anti-independence sides as well as the French state will go ahead in Paris next month.

The Marshall Islands has lifted its state of health disaster after three years, and opened its borders to normal travel.

It's likely to be months before the lives of thousands of people affected by last weekend's earthquakes in Papua New Guinea return to normal.

Fiji Cabinet Minister Inia Seruiratu says disaster management will remain a priority for the region "in the decades to come."

The Government of Kiribati says it will soon have an acting chief justice in place, following the suspension of Chief Justice Bill Hastings.

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New roading projects in rural Papua New Guinea will boost market access for farmers.

Fiji's long-standing advocate for women's rights said being recognised by the Government of Vanuatu for her service is an honour.

Media in Papua New Guinea are reporting as many as 10 people have now died following the weekend earthquake.

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Anti-independence groups in New Caledonia say the date of the referendum on a new statute for the territory "is not an option but an engagement".

A senior member of PNG's football body has launched a blistering attack on the outgoing national women's team coach, saying Nicola Demaine is full of anger and hates many of the players.