The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that Israel has joined the region’s main political decision-making institution - the Pacific Islands Forum - as a partner.

The Trump administration is pushing ahead with plans for deep sea mining off American Samoa, while legal action has been taken against the move.

The NRL's 19th franchise has revealed its brand identity ahead of its 2028 debut after overcoming an urgent High Court injunction bid.

Wildfires worsened overnight on Lou Island in Papua New Guinea, with local authorities saying at least half of the islands forests are gone.

Feature - Louise Amelia Murphy is encouraging Pasifika young people in Aotearoa to push past education barriers to pursue their career goals.

The Solomon Islands prime minister has called for more job opportunities for Solomon Islanders through Australia's Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday.

Jotham Napat has shut down claims that he could be facing a leadership challenge through a no-confidence vote at the next parliamentary sitting in two weeks' time.

The deal, from the European Union's point of view, would recognise nickel's place as a strategic resource and raw material.

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

Guam has begun recovering from Super Typhoon Champi, with government offices reopening and cargo operations partially resuming.

The PNG Chiefs have welcomed a New Zealand High Court ruling in its favour regarding a dispute over its name, but NZ Rugby still has a case to be heard.

The quake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres.

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

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.

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".