The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the region's premier policy organisation, is confident the annual leaders' summit will deliver despite leader absences in Palau.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale's GREAT coalition government appears headed for a major test after three of his most senior ministers formally quit on Monday.

The United States and Taiwan governments have accused China of trying to use a travel advisory notice to undermine Palau on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum leaders summit in Koror.

After months of public consultation, Fiji's Constitutional Review Commission will submit its final report, marking the next stage of the country's constitutional review process.

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands congressional candidates clashed over whether the territory is getting enough economic benefit from the growing US military presence.

A 50-year-old Tongan national has been charged by police in Australia's Northern Territory after allegedly found in possession of 125 kilograms of kava, and more than $100,000 is cash.

Solomon Islands prime minister makes an emergency trip back home from Palau after "internal political revolt".

The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting officially kicks off Monday night in Koror, Palau.

New Zealand says its connections to its Realm countries remain strong and stable, after the first of a series of annual "family reunions".

As Bougainville's independence referendum was finally tabled in PNG's parliament, an eventual decision on the matter is at least months away.

The nearly NZ$18 million programme aims to put Pacific people at the centre of decisions about their futures as climate impacts continue to intensify.

Seasonal rural workers are focused on maximising pay over good housing, says an academic.

A Pacific maritime research and policy centre is raising concerns about a Japanese government proposal to the United Nations agency responsible for regulating international shipping.

But the All Blacks prop, who put on a massive shift coming off the bench during the first Test against South Africa, says his side will also come out "with all guns firing".

Hamish Chimanlal, a Tongan national of Indian and Fijian descent and a University of Auckland student, believes his destiny is to continue excelling in the sport.

Kelvin "The Big Hit" Fitial, 42, shared his thoughts after his first-round knock-out win over an American opponent at a bare knuckle competition in California.

Analysis - New Zealand's four Realm leaders are meeting in Auckland to discuss shared concerns ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau.