Winston Peters says he was under no obligation to consult with Cabinet over Pacific Islands Forum hosting offer, saying he gave the prime minister a mid-year heads up.

An Australian-based researcher has called for those responsible for vandalising headstones at Rarotonga's historic Nikao Cemetery to be prosecuted.

Environmental and community groups from across the US Pacific and Caribbean territories are urging CNMI governor to oppose a proposed federal deep sea mining lease sale near the Marianas.

The Winston Peters-led party has unveiled a tougher immigration package that includes a 24-month amnesty period for Pacific visa overstayers.

Spain's demolition of New Caledonia in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Poland has put a spotlight on how far behind the Oceania region is in the global game.

Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup tournament next month.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named Richie Mo'unga in his side to play the Springboks in the fourth Test in Baltimore on Sunday.

Fiji and Samoa are set to fly the Pacific flag at the 2026 WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong

The New Zealand prime minister and his foreign minister did not consult Cabinet before making a commitment to host the Pacific Islands Forum in 2027, according to the Treasury.

With big events on the horizon, Port Moresby's police chief aims to make Papua New Guinea's capital a liveable, safe city.

Nearly five months after the alleged murder of a man while in military custody, the Fiji Police says it has questioned five "likely suspects".

Analysis - The Palau Islands Forum summit reminds us how Australia's often markedly different priorities sometimes leave it out of sync with Pacific Island countries.

The Pacific Community has released its 2025 Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.

New research in the Pacific is looking at how sleep can address youth mental health challenges.

New Zealand First has unveiled a policy which includes offering a reprieve for Pacific Island visa overstayers.

The Micronesian Island, formerly known as Nauru, says opening Jerusalem embassy was an "easy decision".

Australia and Fiji will throw off the first-ever Oceanian Senior Women's Handball Championship at Wellington's Ākau Tangi Sports Centre on Thursday.

An Australian senator says the release of terms for a controversial deportation deal between Australia and Naoero (formerly Nauru) raises more questions than it answers.