Sitiveni Rabuka has not yet set a "definitive date" for Fiji's next general election as the government pushes ahead with its plans to amend the country's 2013 Constitution.

Reports filtering out from West Papua say six civilians were shot by Indonesian security forces last week in Yahukimo Regency.

President David Adeang used a UN gathering of world leaders to announce his country's voluntary withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and criticise the International Seabed Authority.

An Auckland law academic is urging Pacific voters to look beyond election promises and consider what parties have actually delivered for their communities ahead of the general election.

The head of Vanuatu's Citizenship Office says it has not made a decision to revoke Tate's Vanuatu citizenship, as earlier reported.

After their Oceania success this month, the Pacific Islands netball powerhouses are turning their attention to their next challenge less than 12 months away.

The Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme, or MAPAS, has found itself at the centre of a political debate, but University of Auckland students say it is important initiative for improving equity.

Voyager Broadband has removed an advertisement that depicts two brown men attacking a Pākehā counterpart in "humour".

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary says four Chinese nationals have been detained as police prepare a range of serious charges.

The president of the Pacific Islands News Association says journalists investigating drug trafficking face increasing threats to their personal safety.

New Zealand Rugby will hold a critical summit this week as it weighs major decisions over the future of Super Rugby and the NPC, as it seeks to cut $20 million a year in costs.

Fiji's Constitution Reivew Commission has recommended a new constitution and sweeping changes designed to overhaul the country's governance

The sexual harassment allegations have surfaced just weeks out from Fiji's 2026 Rugby League World Cup opener.

Papua New Guinea will sever ties with Oceania Rugby and look at joining Asia Rugby if they do not get clear justification for their continued suspension by the regional body.

A Vanuatu government consultant says the controversial manosphere influencer "should never have been granted [citizenship] in the first place".

Bougainvilleans may have to wait even longer than expected on whether PNG's parliament will approve their independence.

One of Fiji's most prominent traditional and political figures is calling for closer scrutiny of two major bilateral agreements with Australia.

The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority says there are two confirmed deaths, 14 survivors and 38 people reported as missing following the sinking of the vessel.