Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands governor says his province doesn't have the resources to deal with the severe impacts of El Niño being experienced across the country.

A 26-day deep sea expedition in the Cook Islands by a United States scientific agency has uncovered new information about marine life and seabed minerals within the country's EEZ.

The Fijian PM says he will appeal against a High Court decision quashing the report of a Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of a former head of the country's anti-corruption agency.

But unlike conflict zones such as Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, they are generally not targeted by violence.

Former Fiji Under-20 captain Andrew Durutalo advocates revamping Fiji's secondary school rugby system to properly prepare local talent for international competition.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government is considering furloughing up to 400 workers as it confronts a severe budget squeeze.

Communities across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands provinces in the Solomon Islands are expected to benefit from a new climate adaptation initiative that will strengthen freshwater security.

The Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody.

The Tongan prime minister had announced last week that changes would be made after two Cabinet ministers were found guilty of bribery.

The Fijian government says the tougher penalties are aimed at changing behaviour and reducing littering nationwide.

Finding your identity, as a person of mixed Tongan heritage, can be challenging if you don't speak the Tongan language.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is experiencing a methamphetamine crisis, the four local mayors of the US territory have warned.

Dozens of large demonstrations by West Papuans across main centres in Indonesia's Papua region met with mixed responses by police.

Members of the Oceania Football Confederation have stated their support for withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal initiated by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The Oceania Football Confederation Professional League will begin in February 2027.

Pacific governments have asked New Zealand for advice on handling the H5 avian influenza, or bird flu, according to the Ministry of Primary and Industries.