Bougainville's leadership has hit back at a Papua New Guinea MP's attack on it during debate about the autonomous PNG region's political future.

The Solomon Islands prime minister has picked Australia for his first official visit, which will be followed by a New Zealand leg where he is set to meet with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

However, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson told RNZ Pacific that the $162m underspend from the 2024-2025 fiscal year has been carried forward to this year.

Israel has "blessed" Fiji by opening its permanent diplomatic base in Suva and its alleged human rights violations in Gaza are "none of our business", the Fijian prime minister said on Tuesday.

Moana Pasifika is facing more than $8 million in creditor claims, according to the first report from liquidators appointed to the collapsed Super Rugby franchise.

Large-scale US military generators have been connected to the power grid on Tinian in the Northern Marianas, after Super Typhoon Sinlaku badly damaged the island's power plant.

The national women's cricket team has won top hobnours at the 2026 SP Sports Awards in Port Moresby.

PNG's government is being urged to prepare for El Niño which is expected to mean less rainfall - and more drought - in the western Pacific.

Penrhyn Island used its last 100 litres of diesel last week, and has borrowed diesel from the police patrol boat.

A new bid to rescue Moana Pasifika has emerged, with a consortium led by a Los Angeles-based tech multimillionaire exploring plans to relocate the Super Rugby franchise to Hawaii, RNZ understands.

The Micronesian nation has passed a new law banning the sale and import of tobacco products every year on 31 May, with fines and prison terms for those caught breaching the legislation.

A round-up of news from around the region, including Palau's president co-chairing an ocean summit in Japan.

Fiji and Tonga have named their national squads for international matches scheduled for July, with a number of big names featuring in both sides.

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt made the comments after two alleged Samoans hitmen were charged in Vietnam for gunning down a Sydney gang leader.

What comes next for the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika after their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaigns came to an end over the weekend?

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has told Pacific leaders New Zealand is exploring all possible options for a financially sustainable future for Moana Pasifika.

It comes as two Samoan men have confessed on Vietnamese television to their involvement in what appears to be a gang-related shooting.

This comes as solar energy providers in the US territory report a surge in interest following Super Typhoon Sinlaku and months of concern over electricity costs.