A former employee at Fiji's public prosecutions office fears for her life after making explosive allegations about corruption in the organisation which were leaked online.

Vanuatu's government has condemned the country's customary leaders who have reportedly called for revoking the appointment of the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group.

Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have committed to deeper defence cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain.

But despite challenges, Fijian seasonal workers in Aotearoa are largely performing well and receiving strong support from local employers, Fiji's RSE scheme liaison says.

Israel's foreign minister says the Nauru embassy would be in Jerusalem.

Eleven Pacific Island nations will be represented at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled to officially open on Friday (New Zealand time).

As hopes fade for the rescue of any of the 27 people missing at sea after their two boats capsized, authorities plead with the public to take heed of weather warnings before going to sea.

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In a statement, the West Papua National Liberation Army said the three were executed in Yahukimo as traitors to Papua's independence movement.

Opposition is growing in the Northern Mariana Islands to a US congressional proposal that would end automatic citizenship for many children born in American territories from 2027.

Opinion: As the bottom line dictates player choices and preparation time remains scarce, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga face an urgent list of fixes ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, writes Iliesa Tora.

Auckland-based Tongan costume designer Liz McGregor called leading the wardrobe design for Disney's live-action Moana a "dream come true".

A round-up of news from around the region, including French Pacific MPs are calling the French government to respond to pro-independence comments made by Azerbaijan's president.

Fiji's government is finalising a comprehensive policy to smooth paths for overseas citizens whose soaring investments and remittances drive the national economy, the country's trade minister says.

Bad weather has hampered the search for the crew on at least two boats who were registered as missing on Saturday.