The recent death of the self-proclaimed King of Papaala, Noah Musingku, has prompted discussion over whether this famous, reclusive Bougainvillean was a visionary or a conman.

Republican candidates have performed strongly in preliminary midterm election results in American territories, despite the expected anti-Trump swing on the mainland.

For the first time ever in the history of rugby league, the final four in both the men and women's competition are being contested by all teams from the Oceania region.

George Speight, a highly polarising and disruptive figure in Fiji's politics, has won gold at the Oceanian Regional Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships in Suva.

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces commander has taken a stand against keeping immunity provisions for past coup makers as Prime Minister Rabuka pushes constitutional change.

Prime Minister Matthew Wale's GREAT coalition is preparing to undertake a major constitutional reform initiative, including introducing "anti-defection measures".

Vasa Fia Collins says she will continue their tradition of making a family event out of going to vote so her children understand the importance of democracy.

Polling stations opened at 7am local time, with counting expected after voting ends at 7pm (10pm NZDT).

A 27-year vision for a Pacific-led health centre in the Hutt Valley has become a reality.

Reactions to Sunday night's record-breaking Rugby League World Cup game have shone a light on the pride Pasifika have for their nations and culture.

The move has prompted calls for greater public consultation and scrutiny of potential environmental impacts.

New Zealand has helped establish a new detector dog facility in Tonga, to curb the illegal drug trade around the Pacific.

Pasifika people in Aotearoa are saying this election is about the basics - getting kai on the table, petrol in the car, and access to affordable health services.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has given in to public pressure and made a complete U-turn from his position on tabling the controversial Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 this week.

The family of a Sri Lankan woman who has been stuck in the Cook Islands for three years because Australia and New Zealand refuses to let her transit warns her "mental state is not good".