The number of Fijians who are HIV positive has risen to at least 9000 one percent of the population as infections surge.

A University of PNG lecturer says the firearms buyback initiative "can lower immediate threats", but "it alone would not automatically address the underlying drivers of law and order issues".

The Marshall Islands has declared a 90-day state of economic emergency amid a growing fuel crisis due to the United States and Israel's war in Iran.

Round seven has come and gone and, unfortunately, for both the Pasifika clubs, their attempts get their Super Rugby season back on track remains way off the mark.

Tuvalu is seeking a new treaty with New Zealand.

New Caledonia's domestic airline Air Calédonie filed for bankruptcy on Friday.

New Caledonia's national men's soccer team has received accolades from home, the Pacific region and beyond following their narrow defeat to the Reggae Boyz.

The airline says it will proceed with its new route despite an energy crisis in the Philippines and the recent suspension of Cebu-Guam flights.

French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson and a younger generation of moderates clash with pro-independence "old guard" following significant losses in recent municipal elections.

The charges against Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt included conspiring to pervert the course of justice and fabricating evidence.

Ratu Epeli, a chief and former Fiji Military commander, who served as president from 2009 to 2015, passed away at the Suva Private Hospital on Thursday.

With a slim 15-14 early in the second half of the clash, Drua watched as their chances slipped away from their control.

It was another disappointing night for Moana Pasifika at their home ground in Albany on Friday night, losing 39-19 to the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Pacific competition round seven game.

New Zealand Police open a new shared workspace in Vanuatu's capital to strengthen cooperation with local counterparts.

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been under pressure to convene parliament following a mass defection of ministers from his government over a week ago.

Mounting global fuel costs and airline cutbacks are threatening to stall the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands' (CNMI)already fragile air service recovery.