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.

The Solomon Islands has reinstated a ban on dolphin exports - two days after it was quietly lifted.

This comes as the fuel surcharge doubles in the US territory - which is still reeling from the imapcts of super Typhoon Sinlaku last month - amid conflict in the Middle East.

The newly elected prime minister has completed the formation of his senior ministers over the weekend and says his government if ready to begin its work.

Opinion - Five years in Super Rugby is a long time to be testing, learning and trying to fix things. But the Fijian Drua is far from being ready to be part of "the big boys club", writes Iliesa Tora.

Escalating conflict in West Papua sparks a warning that young Papuans are being "wiped out" by the Indonesian military forces.

A 10-man Vanuatu United team came back from the dead to beat Bula FC 2-1 in the semifinal playoff at the OFC Pro League, at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland on Sunday afternoon.

The Fijian side now need a miracle to sneak into the Super Rugby Pacific top six.

The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy.

New Zealand Rugby says Kanaloa Consortium is not the only interested party in taking over the Moana Pasifika licence.