Although New Zealand and Australia seem to have escaped the worst of Donald Trump's latest tariffs some Pacific Islands stand to be hit hard, including a few that aren't even countries.

Rain and clouds did not dampen the spirits of Polyfest attendees today

The autonomous Papua New Guinea region, which is seeking independence, continues to face trauma of its past, says a former member of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army.

The head of the deep sea mining frontrunner has written a scathing letter addressing the International Seabed Authority after chasing a permit to mine through the United States.

A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson has confirmed New Zealand is not cutting its assistance to Kiribati.

Bishop Rosario Menesez from the Lae Diocese told Pacific Waves the canonisation of PNG's first saint "is going to boost the faith of not only Catholics, but also Christians".

"There's still plenty of rugby to play and we're focused on taking it one game at a time."

Intermittent rain does little to deter visitors on the first day of the New Zealand Pasifika community's biggest celebration of the year.

There are hopes that a formal meeting of journalists from Tonga and Papua New Guinea last week will lead to the development of a collective media voice in the Pacific.

A PhD candidate from West Papua has launched an exhibition at the University of Auckland based into her research on 'noken', or finely woven string bags.

Super Rugby Pacific has been called boring and predictable by its many critics but even Australian commentators are gushing about the competition this year.

Some of the images captured at the ASB Polyfest as the diversity stages drew in a record number of spectators and supporters.

New Zealand is concerned about Cook Islands' shipping registry following a link to Russia's shadow fleet and has offered experts to help improve its standard, according to MFAT.

The Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame says the duo deserve to be recognised for their contribution to Pacific rugby, their communities, and the game in general.

French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls has returned to Paris Tuesday, without any deal as yet regarding the French Pacific territory's political future.

The Fijian Drua men's and women's teams know that they have to "put pressure" on their opponents this this week to get a result.

Kiribati legislators unanimously passed a first-of-its-kind Data Protection Bill during its first reading in parliament on Tuesday.

Minister for Transport, Energy, Communication, and Innovation Simon Kofe says the Manu Sina "will be a lifeline for people in the outer islands and boost our economy".