An administrative tribunal has delivered a landmark ruling finding the French State responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during last year's civil unrest.

Samoa's new government has found itself at odds with journalists over whether the state is attempting to stifle press freedom in the country.

More than 300 workers at Vanuatu's main hospital have returned to work following a spat with the Public Service Commission over unpaid earthquake allowances.

As of Friday morning, two people have put their hand up for the top job, but these are not publicly known.

A military apology is "long overdue" to the Indo-Fijian community for trauma caused by past political turmoil, according to Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva.

A round-up of news from around the region, including Fiji's non-resident ambassador presenting his letters of credence to Pope Leo.

The All Blacks' wing has signed with French club Perpignan and will leave the Crusaders at the end of the next Super Rugby season after eight seasons with the side.

His performances across the year, in which he brought up his 100th Test, has seen him named the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year and All Blacks Player of the Year.

A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the Pasifika Rugby Council getting two votes in New Zealand Rugby.

The Trump administration's aggressive action on deportations has resulted in over 40 Marshallese being deported from the Northwest Arkansas area this year.

West Papuan "freedom fighters and advocates" have formally submitted a petition to the Vanuatu government in which they express their concern, local media report.

The unauthorised sale of medical drugs remains a serious and persistent concern in Papua New Guinea, undermining the availability of essential medicines in health facilities.

While the Micronesian Island nation's rugby development has been hindered by the unavailability of grass fields, the Nauru Rugby Union is working to turn their fortunes.

A leading ocean engineer says long-held public beliefs that the Mariana Trench or Saipan's coral reef would shield the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas from tsunamis are incorrect.

The next meeting between the union and government officials has been set down for Friday.

A New Zealand-based Tongan immunologist says vigilance around measles spread is particularly important as families prepare to travel over the Christmas period.

Sixteen-year-old Manoa Tarroux has created history at the International Surfing Association World Junior Championships in Peru by winning his heat on Sunday.