This comes after China fired a test nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific on Monday

China's firing of a missile into the South Pacific caused deep concern, but the Pacific Council of Churches noted that they're not the only major power doing it.

"The Pacific has felt the pain of nuclear testing. Ratifying the CTBT is our contribution to ensuring that no one, anywhere, has to go through that again."

James Marape and Anthony Albanese, the prime ministers of the two countries, are meeting in Brisbane to discuss the treaty, which was signed in October last year.

Officials are racing to restore water services while warning that electricity may not return for months.

RNZ Pacific has been reliably informed that Fiji players demanded an increase to their allowances on top of their current contractual agreements ahead of their Nations Championship opener.

A round-up of news from around the region, including a new administrator in Tokelau.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government has declared an all-clear following the passage of Super Typhoon Bavi.

The Solomon Islands prime minister launched the 60-page document in Honiara on Monday, which has a strong focus on empowering indigenous Solomon Islanders.

A foreigner has been appointed as Papua New Guinea's electoral commissioner for the first time.

The National Weather Service in Guam says tropical storm conditions are gradually easing, but a typhoon warning remains in place for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

New Zealand says China's testing launch of a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the region.

There are questions over a new agreeement between PNG's cabinet and the country's anti-corruption body.

Jared Novelly arrived in Wellington last week and is expected to travel to Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa within the next month to present his credentials.