Residents across Saipan in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands are being urged to remain indoors as Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to lash the island overnight.

Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has ruled that the prime minister is under a "constitutional duty" to ensure a motion of no confidence is brought before parliament at the earliest opportunity.

It comes after the Republic of Fiji Military Forces confirmed just last Friday that "unknown individuals" had made "unsuccessful" attempts to access its installations.

Tuvalu's governor-general says there is increasing instability in electricity generation and distribution systems on the island.

Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson is set to part ways with the club at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, the Fiji-based franchise confirmed on Tuesday.

This follows the mass resignation of a group of 15 members of the Territorial Assembly, now headed by 25-year-old member Tematai Le Gayic.

Ten people are reported dead in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region, including eight people killed in a landslide at Asiko Village in Kongara constituency in Central Bougainville.

Surangel Whipps Jr is set to become the first Palauan president to make an official visit to Aotearoa New Zealand. He will be meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon later this week.

Fijian Drua narrowly beat the Western Force while Moana Pasifika were outclassed by the Chiefs in their round nine Super Rugby Pacific matches as both sides struggle at the bottom of the table.

But Auckland FC keep their lead in the inaugural competition, following their close 3-2 win over South Melbourne FC.

Residents across the CNMI have been urged to shelter in place and stay off the roads as Super Typhoon Sinlaku approaches, with officials warning that dangerous conditions are imminent.

Northern Mariana Islands governor says the Commonwealth is prepared for the approach of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which is on track to pass directly over or near Saipan and Tinian on Tuesday.

Governor David Apatang will place Saipan, Tinian and Rota under Typhoon Condition I at 2pm Monday (4pm NZT), as Super Typhoon Sinlaku closes in.

Samoa's opposition leader says he will appeal the acquittal of Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt in a high-profile conspiracy case.

Two of Fiji's major sporting organisations have opposed the setting up of a waste incinerator in the Western Division, saying the proposed waste-to-energy project "poses a significant risk".

PNG secured their spot by beating American Samoa in Hamilton, the match was played a day earlier due to Cyclone Vaianu.

All the action as the Fijian Drua host the Western Force in Lautoka.

All the action as Fiji takes on Football Ferns in FIFA World Cup qualifier match.