As hopes fade for the rescue of any of the 27 people missing at sea after their two boats capsized, authorities plead with the public to take heed of weather warnings before going to sea.

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In a statement, the West Papua National Liberation Army said the three were executed in Yahukimo as traitors to Papua's independence movement.

Opposition is growing in the Northern Mariana Islands to a US congressional proposal that would end automatic citizenship for many children born in American territories from 2027.

Opinion: As the bottom line dictates player choices and preparation time remains scarce, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga face an urgent list of fixes ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, writes Iliesa Tora.

Auckland-based Tongan costume designer Liz McGregor called leading the wardrobe design for Disney's live-action Moana a "dream come true".

A round-up of news from around the region, including French Pacific MPs are calling the French government to respond to pro-independence comments made by Azerbaijan's president.

Fiji's government is finalising a comprehensive policy to smooth paths for overseas citizens whose soaring investments and remittances drive the national economy, the country's trade minister says.

Bad weather has hampered the search for the crew on at least two boats who were registered as missing on Saturday.

A Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would end automatic United States citizenship for many people born in US territories, including the Northern Marianas and Guam.

Vanuatu's weather service has declared a meteorological drought for some northern parts of the country.

A round-up of news from around the region, including Samoan prime minister in New Zealand this week to meet seasonal workers and their families.

The Solomon Islands prime minister arrives in Washington for high-level US talks ahead of a meeting with Japanese prime minister in Tokyo.

An advisory from Vanuatu Tourism issued Monday warns all travellers that ash clouds from the ongoing low-level eruption of the Manaro Voui volcano is affecting flights.

Ioane Naivalarua has explained is recent parliamentary statement about FJ$4 billion worth of illicit drugs being circulated within local communities, clarifying it was "misleading".

A spokesperson for Taiwan's Foreign Ministry says these include reviewing Taiwan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases from Papua New Guinee, the Taipei Times reports.