France seal decisive victory against Fiji in home soil rugby test, handing the island-nation its second loss of a three-match European tour.

However, Mark Brown says New Zealand is "having issues" with the state of its own economy as Kiwis "are running away" to Australia.

The Women and Children's Crisis Centre in Tonga is calling for a stronger female voice in the kingdom's parliament, as only eight women are confirmed to contest the polls next week.

"Political and ego manoeuvring" is happening behind the scenes at COP30 in Brazil, as Australia and Türkiye wrestle to host the United Nations climate event next year.

The Hōkūle'a and sister vessel Hikianalia arrived on Friday afternoon to a colourful and sometimes emotional ceremony.

Palau's president says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", in response to New Zealand slashing its methane reduction goals.

The former world heavyweight champion tested positive for traces of cocaine on the day he lost to Briton Fabio Wardley.

Feature - When Tokelau Language Week began a fortnight ago, so too did a story of pride and perseverance.

The Samoans defeated Namibia 26-8 in Dubai early on Friday morning, recording their second victory in the Final Qualification Tournament.

Parker failed the test on the day he fought and lost to Britain's Fabio Wardley in London last month, his promoters confirmed.

The most obese 5-19-year-olds globally live in three Pacific Island nations, a UNICEF report found.

Flying Fijians hitman Josua Tuisova says playing against the Les Bleus will be "tough", but he is looking forward to clashing with his French Top14 teammates on Sunday.

Ten years ago, most of the world's countries signed up to the central pledge of the Paris Agreement: to limit global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C.

The United States Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has taken major steps toward offshore critical minerals exploration in the Pacific.

France's Minister for Overseas' first visit to New Caledonia is marked by marathon political talks and growing concerns about the French Pacific territory's deteriorating economic situation.

Forty years after its first visit sparked the revival of Māori ocean voyaging, the Hawaiian waka Hōkūleʻa is due back at Waitangi this Friday as part of an epic four-year voyage around the Pacific.