Aitutaki’s primary port has been partially destroyed as Tropical Cyclone Wati sweeps through the Southern Cook Islands.

Small island villagers in Papua New Guinea are appealing for international help to fight wildfires, which they say have burned through one-third of their land.

Fiji's constitutional reform process has brought the question of who is or can be a 'Fijian' back to the fore.

The US president has approved emergency declarations for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands after Super Typhoon Champi narrowly missed Guam.

Local media report politicking behind the scenes ahead of the 5 November parliament sitting, though no formal motion has been lodged.

A former editor of Samoa's only independent daily newspaper has characterised Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt as a "dictator".

The Fiji National Rugby League says all players and officials competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have been paid for their pool game commitments.

Aitutaki saw minor damage overnight as Tropical Cyclone Wati looks to bear down later today.

The High Court has declined New Zealand Rugby's application for an interim injunction on the PNG Chiefs NRL rugby league franchise using its name

Look back on all the action as the Fiji Bati and Cook Islands Aitu kick off their 2026 World Cup.

Look back on all the action on RNZ's live blog.

The win is the Pacific nation's first over England in their history.

The Kumuls and the Orchids have both kicked off their World Cups with victories in Port Moresby.

Samoa made a statement in their opening game of the Rugby League World Cup.

Fetū Samoa win praise from Australia despite 40-0 loss

The Aitutaki Island Council in the Cook Islands has activated its emergency operations centre as Tropical Cyclone Wati approaches.

Guam narrowly escaped a direct hit from Category 4 Typhoon Champi.