International Seabed Authority secretary-general was in Fiji last week conducting training for Pacific Island countires on what it means to be a sponsoring state of a potential seabed mining company.

A West Papuan independence activist says AI-generated fake footage of her and her words has been used to spread disinformation on social media.

Ni-Vanuatu man John Yalu was convicted of manslaughter in Cairns last week after the fatal backyard amputation of a 66-year-old Queensland man in exchange for NZ$6000 in 2022.

The ACT Party says their $6 per day tax on temporary visa holders would not apply to seasonal workers - after David Seymour floated the idea on Sunday.

The national body confirmed to RNZ it will cover player salaries until the end of July.

Miracle Fai'ilagi says he still has hope the franchise will be saved.

Fiji National Rugby League interim chairman says the clean up of the organisation's financial management and administration roles is top priority.

A new US immigration policy that restricts immigrant visa holders from applying for green cards could create fear, family separation and workforce instability, human rights and labour activists say.

An Indonesian filmmaker says the crackdown by authorities on his West Papua documentary in some parts of the country is a threat to democracy.

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape met French President Emmanuel Macron last week.

Dengue is being reported this month in Tonga, New Caledonia, Samoa, and in Futuna.

The Electoral Commission has urged all political parties, candidates, supporters, organisations, and members of the public to campaign peacefully, truthfully, and in accordance with the law.

The Super Rugby Pacific franchise signalled earlier this year that it was likely to disband unless it could find new investors to fund the team.

A round-up of news from around the region, including typhoon Sinlaku's impact on power in Guam.

Shareholders of Moana Pasifika have voted to appoint liquidators to the holding company of the Super Rugby team.

As a coach, Luke Burt has held roles at the Eels, the Titans, and the Burleigh Bears in the English Super League.