The centre of category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is not expected to move directly over Fiji, however, heavy rain and strong winds linked to the system are already affecting parts of the country.

The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office has given the 'all clear' to TAFEA Province as Tropical Cyclone Urmil moves southeast.

The hosts had to claw their way back into the game twice before securing victory.

The New Zealanders downed Tahiti United in Melbourne to secure the three points

It was not the hosts' night with poor lineouts, penalties and a glimpse of greatness come too late.

Two new sets of data released this week paint a dire picture for New Zealand's Pacific communities.

The Samoan government is being urged to reconsider its airport fee hike.

A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison were injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers.

The Defence Force has carried out upgrade of critical tsunami and volcano monitoring equipment on Raoul Island.

The chair of the Pacific Islands Forum has announced details of key regional meetings ahead of the COP 31 climate summit later this year.

The Samoan PM says he wants to clear out politics in Lakapi Samoa before he signs a new funding proposal for the Australian government.

Head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga has made just one change to his starting lineup for the Super Rugby Pacific round three home game against the Australian side.

Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office has issued a red alert for TAFEA province as a tropical cyclone hovers near the province.

The category one system is generating winds of over 90kms per hour near its centre.

Netball Fiji has announced the appointment of New Zealander Michelle Parsons as its new head coach of the national team.

Despite financial challenges, Moana Pasifika is "here to stay", according to the Super Rugby franchise chief executive Debbie Sorensen.

Met services in Fiji and Vanuatu are closely monitoring TD09F forecast to become a cyclone on Friday afternoon.

Analysis: Pacific nations this week received their first major "America First" treatment in the sunny metropolis of Honolulu.