The country's Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister told RNZ Pacific he's expecting a report on the incident.

The human rights organisation says it is "deeply concerned" about allegations of sodomy and torture by Fijian security forces.

More than two dozen political groups are running for a seat in New Caledonia's three provincial assemblies (North, South and the outer Loyalty Islands).

The latest development follows a series of court rulings that could trigger by-elections and potentially reshape the country's leadership.

A major fire on Ebeye over the weekend has left over 100 homeless and destroyed two major businesses on the island.

Papua New Guinea's national parliament has adopted the Sessional Order which will allow it to formally consider the result of the 2019 independence referendum in Bougainville.

Former Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne and the Fiji Rugby Union disagree over the circumstances surrounding their split.

A round-up of news from around the region, including residents from a coastal community in Samoa still waiting to receive compensation, nearly two years after the sinking of HMNZ Manawanui.

Fiji's assistant health minister says the government has approved tenders to install a morgue on Kadavu, but running a mortuary on the island won't be easy due to power supply limitations.

A recent ruling by a French court to drop all charges against pro-independence Kanak leader Christian has triggered a barrage of emotional reactions.

Police confirm that public prosecutors are investigating abuse of office allegations against the former head of the Counter Narcotics Bureau.

The Mariana Islands could see three to five additional typhoons and up to seven named tropical cyclones before the end of the year.

Te Papapa Wolves is the second inclusive rugby team established in New Zealand.

But Northern Mariana Islands' residents have been cautioned the nutrition assistance benefits will not be distributed immediately.

Warning: This story contains detailed accounts of alleged police and military brutality, including torture and sexual assault.

The United States has approved an initial US$8 million disaster relief package for the Federated States of Micronesia following the devastation caused by the super typhoon in April.

Key drugs to manage and treat type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and also children's paracetamol remain in low supply.