A new election-related law in Papua New Guinea is intended to start addressing the chronic lack of women as elected representatives in the country.

The Aucklanders edged New Zealand rivals South Island United 1-0 in the second semifinal at the Go Media Stadium on Wednesday night.

The volcano's activity has been described as rare and unusual, and coastal communities living around PNG's Bismarck Sea have been advised to be on heightened alert.

An International Joint Investigations Team is being set up with the aim of gathering evidence on illicit shipments before they enter Pacific waters.

Biman Prasad and Manoa Kamikamica are set to face corruption trials.

This comes after three senior ministers, including the country's Deputy Prime Minister, were pictured with individuals promoting an alleged wealth creation entity.

South Melbourne FC decimated Vanuatu United FC 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon in the first semifinal of the OFC Pro League to secure their place in the final.

Papua New Guinea finished top of the table and were crowned league champions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific sub-regional qualifier in Japan this week.

The proposed changes relaxes current vote restrictions enforced under the Nouméa Accord, signed in 1998, a situation often referred to as the "frozen" electoral roll.

Papua New Guinea authorities have warned of falling pumice, ash, unpredictable swells and turbulent currents.

Local media report Mase Mahonri Schwalger, who also played for NZ Super Rugby franchises, was found guilty of eight out of the 11 charges against him involving two victims.

Bougainville's president has warned the public about what he calls "unauthorised" discussions purporting to be part of the Panguna mine redevelopment project.

A round-up of news from around the region, including a call for a regional strategy to combat the growing methamphetamine crisis in the region.

The juvenile turtle was allowed to rejoin her environment, after she was rescued in Tahiti a few weeks ago, thanks to a young local fisherman.

The OFC Pro League is leaving no stone unturned in a last-ditch attempt to get football fans to turn up to watch the final of the inaugural season at Eden Park on Sunday.

The Australian Federal Police chief says most of the illicit drugs being trafficked through the Pacific are destined for Australia.

A multinational police investigation implicating 11 Fijian police officers in collusion with drug traffickers has been handed over to prosecutors.