The quake was at a depth of nearly 238 km.

French Polynesia and New Caledonia have maintained support for pro-France parties in the key cities of Nouméa and Papeete after the second round of the French municipal elections.

The day for Papua New Guinea's parliament to make a decision on Bougainville independence is approaching, but the lack of preparedness for what comes next remains a concern.

Residents of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are pushing back against the US military's plan to expand warfighting exercises in the Northern Marianas.

A four-year programme, led by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, is offering scholarships for Pacific youth to enter gaming and tech jobs.

The All Blacks assistant coaches have been confirmed, with Neil Barnes, Mike Blair and Tana Umaga joining Jason Ryan in the coaching team under new head coach Dave Rennie.

Tongan rugby league player Eliesa Katoa may never play the game again, according to Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy.

La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt says his government will work on establishing a new national rugby union to govern the sport in the country as Lakapi Samoa board refuses to quit.

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has doubled down on his decision not to convene parliament as he clings to power, following mass defections from his coalition.

Record-high fuel prices are hitting the Northern Mariana Islands hard, straining households, businesses and government operations as the Iran war impacts regional supply chains.

Following Starlink's successful completion of all national regulatory and compliance requirements, a temporary licence has been approved.

Opinion - Five key areas where the Pasifika sides must find consistency to keep their Super Rugby Pacific campaigns alive.

The Marshall Islands parliament this week endorsed legislation reducing income taxes for all working people in the country.

Four days ago, Peters' office said they had no plans to meet Cook Islands PM Mark Brown while he was in New Zealand.

It's the final of Polyfest, the world's largest Pasifika secondary school festival.

The Pasifika sides now languish among the bottom three teams in Super Rugby Pacific.

The Blues confirmed the special memorial game will honour the late Joeli Vidiri, who played first for the Flying Fijians before becoming an All Black in the 90s.