Fiji's Constitution Reivew Commission has recommended a new constitution and sweeping changes designed to overhaul Fiji's governance

Bougainvilleans may have to wait even longer than expected on whether PNG's parliament will approve their independence.

One of Fiji's most prominent traditional and political figures is calling for closer scrutiny of two major bilateral agreements with Australia.

The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority says there are two confirmed deaths, 14 survivors and 38 people reported as missing following the sinking of the vessel.

The boat left Kokopo Beach and was heading to the Duke of York Island. It was licensed to carry eight people but had 14 passengers on board and went to sea despite weather warnings.

The chair of Fiji's HIV taskforce says group injecting of drugs in Fiji has significant potential to impact families.

Guam's governor is demanding formal consultation over a proposed deep sea mineral lease sale in federal waters off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The 81st sessions of the United Nations General Assembly will take place from 21 to 28 September, with several Pacific leaders set to be in attendance.

Concern is mounting among Fiji civil society over signs the government may extend the length of parliament in order to push through constitutional changes.

Vanuatu's cabinet has approved just over US$1 million in aid to communities in Penama Province affected by volcanic ashfall.

A round-up of news from around the region, including Vanuatu considering linking marine weather warnings to permissions for allowing varioius categories of vessels.

Flying Fijians interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula may have coached his last match in the role.

Fiji's netball governing body says its national team will "regroup, rebuild and come back stronger" after failing to qualify for next year's Netball World Cup in Australia.

The Niue Ocean Wide Trust has been announced as one of the finalists in the Earthshot Prize.

A Tongan New Zealander shares insights from his te reo Māori journey

Tonga finished the week-long competition undefeated.

Viliame Gavoka says Fiji's HIV emergency should not alarm tourists from countries such as Australia and New Zealand, as health researchers and community groups call for stronger response.

With an election looming and political parties in campaign mode, the Fijian government has hinted that a new constitution could be in place by Christmas Eve.