Two women are confirmed dead in Bougainville as Tropical Cyclone Maila continues to batter the region with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

The Northern Mariana Islands have been placed under Typhoon Condition III.

All the action as the Fijian Drua host the Western Force in Lautoka.

All the action as Fiji takes on Football Ferns in FIFA World Cup qualifier match.

PNG secured their spot by beating American Samoa in Hamilton, the match was played a day earlier due to Cyclone Vaianu.

All the action as Moana Pasifika hosts the Chiefs in Rotorua.

Samoa's opposition leader says he will appeal the acquittal of Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt in a high-profile conspiracy case.

Two of Fiji's major sporting organisations have opposed the setting up of a waste incinerator in the Western Division, saying the proposed waste-to-energy project "poses a significant risk".

The Cook Islands Prime Minister says New Zealand remains the Cook Islands' "partner of choice" in security, but insists that will not change how it engages with global partners.

The son of Fiji's first pime minister and the paramount chief of Lau Province has weighed in on the debate on a common national identity for all citizens of Fiji.

Competition for placings in the Leaders and Challengers groups is expected to make round five of the OFC Pro League an exciting affair when matches kick off in Suva on Saturday.

Northern Marianas' delegate to the US Congress says the tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran highlights how global conflicts quickly ripple across small island economies.

Forecasters are warning it the system could reach typhoon strength before passing near the Northern Mariana Islands early next week.

Both teams have debutants in their match-day 23 for their Super Rugby Pacific round nine matches against the Chiefs and Western Force.

The Solomon Islands government says it's prioritising emergency humanitarian assistance and relief for cyclone-hit communities.

Dr Billy Joseph has stepped aside to allow investigations into allegations he interferred with army recruitment.

Northern Marianas authorities are warning of heavy rainfall as a potential tropical storm brews north of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Damage from Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has affected areas of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.