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.

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

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.

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.

The boat left Kokopo Beach and was heading to the Duke of York Island. It was licensed to carry eight people but had 14 passengers on board and went to sea despite weather warnings.

The chair of Fiji's HIV taskforce says group injecting of drugs in Fiji has significant potential to impact families.

Guam's governor is demanding formal consultation over a proposed deep sea mineral lease sale in federal waters off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The 81st sessions of the United Nations General Assembly will take place from 21 to 28 September, with several Pacific leaders set to be in attendance.

Concern is mounting among Fiji civil society over signs the government may extend the length of parliament in order to push through constitutional changes.

Vanuatu's cabinet has approved just over US$1 million in aid to communities in Penama Province affected by volcanic ashfall.

A round-up of news from around the region, including Vanuatu considering linking marine weather warnings to permissions for allowing varioius categories of vessels.