Tokelau has lost more than 60 percent of its fishing revenue between February and June, according to New Zealand officials, following its expulsion from a key Pacific fisheries agreement.

Extreme weather patterns continue to hit the Pacific region with some of the highest parts of New Guinea experiencing snow this week.

The Methodist Church in Fiji is urging ministers and lay pastors to avoid excessive kava consumption and cigarette smoking, and to lead by example.

Samoa's main hospital was running low on oxygen supplies earlier this week, which reportedly resulted in the cancellation of surgeries, including those for breast cancer and kidney conditions.

A safeguarding programme at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau recorded 11 cases of abuse, harassment and bullying.

The United Auckland Gospel Choir has cemented its place as one of the world's best choirs after winning gold at the 2026 World Choir Games in Sweden.

Cook Islands youth at this year's Te Maeva Nui, the Cook Islands' annual Constitution Day celebration, delivered a strong message that they are determined to keep their culture alive.

Northern Marianas Governor David Apatang says protecting Pacific waters and island communities must come first.

Justin Tkatchenko has indicated to RNZ Pacific that the West Papua issue will be discussed by Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Koror next month.

Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands governor says his province doesn't have the resources to deal with the severe impacts of El Niño being experienced across the country.

A 26-day deep sea expedition in the Cook Islands by a United States scientific agency has uncovered new information about marine life and seabed minerals within the country's EEZ.

The Fijian PM says he will appeal against a High Court decision quashing the report of a Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of a former head of the country's anti-corruption agency.

But unlike conflict zones such as Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, they are generally not targeted by violence.

Former Fiji Under-20 captain Andrew Durutalo advocates revamping Fiji's secondary school rugby system to properly prepare local talent for international competition.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government is considering furloughing up to 400 workers as it confronts a severe budget squeeze.

Communities across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands provinces in the Solomon Islands are expected to benefit from a new climate adaptation initiative that will strengthen freshwater security.

The Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody.