Kevin and Fetima said paediatricians told them there was no hope for Tom and Sawong.

MFAT says the Government of Tokelau have been advised of Wellington's decision.

Forensic analysis confirmed the seized parcels were cocaine with an estimated street value of USD$527 million.

The All Blacks and Springboks will play the fourth test of this year's greatest rivalry series in Baltimore, USA.

The wife of a Kiribati man who was swept away in his car at Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, says she is holding out hope that her husband is still alive.

Kiwi rugby league player Brandon Smith says he has spent a month in rehab addressing his addictions to alcohol and gambling.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including concerns about time-wasting in the Cook Islands parliament sittings.

The FSM has been urged by the UN to expand education access to children who live on remote islands.

Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall thinks that a number of All Blacks will have a point to prove during this year's Super Rugby Pacific season.

Police said the machines were torched by unknown people who are not happy with Gold Ridge Mining, but it has also been reported that local landowners unhappy with police are responsible.

Some of the pro-France parties have acknowledged that even though the new document was signed, the road ahead remained rocky.

Solomon Islands has the most powerful passport out of the Pacific Island nations.

Jacklynda Molidu picked up a badminton racket less than a year ago.

Scott Robertson's axing as coach has shone the spotlight on just how much say players have, but it's not new, writes Jamie Wall.

Analysis - Pacific-led governance is the best chance the world has to make sure decisions about the deep sea benefit people and nature, not just the next commodity cycle.

The drugs were reportedly bound for Australia.

Auckland FC is on a winning streak while rain interferes with OFC Pro League.

The region is counting a win as the UN High Seas Treaty came into effect, while a key Pacific environment body comes to terms with US withdrawal.