Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA) from 14 campuses spanning 12 member countries convened in Rarotonga yesterday representing the voice of 14,000 students.
Moana Pasifika will miss another Super Rugby Pacific game as the match against Western Force has been called off because of an outbreak of Covid-19.
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open to regional scrutiny.
Several pro-independence parties in New Caledonia are urging supporters to boycott the second round of the French presidential elections this Sunday.
The Solomon Islands' Ministry of Health has put a stop to gatherings of more than 10 people as it continues the fight against Covid-19.
A Fijian court has granted an order to prevent a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch from leaving the country.
Fiji Drua head coach Mick Byrne said the one-week break has been an opportunity to freshen up and reflect on what they can do better as they prepare to face the New Zealand-based sides.
The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his government has signed with China will not undermine regional security.
"If we fail to protect our oceans, we are failing to preserve our people, our culture, our identity," according to Mia Kami, a Tongan storyteller and songwriter.
Covid-19 testing of Marshall Islanders in managed quarantine saw the largest number test positive for Covid-19 since managed repatriation started nearly two years ago.
China's government says it has signed a framework agreement on security cooperation with Solomon Islands - a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.
Preparations are being finalised to dismantle a Chinese fishing vessel stuck on the reef of the French Polynesian atoll Arutua for more than two years.
Solomon Islands' government has confirmed that the Chinese Embassy in Honiara requested security personnel be allowed into the country from Beijing during violent anti-government riots in November last year.
Fiji police are investigating the arrival of a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch, questioning its captain about how he brought the boat to the Pacific island nation without customs clearance.
A former New Zealand MP aims to find the "Desmond Tutu of the Pacific" to help tackle LGBTQ issues for Pasifika.
Māori and Pasifika female rugby players and advocates are asking to not be an afterthought.
The Our Ocean Conference opened this morning in Palau with more than 500 delegates from more than 80 nations taking part.
At least one member of the Fijian delegation to the 7th Our Ocean Conference has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Palau.
Palau's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment Steven Victor says it is significant for Palau to be the first small island developing state to host a large event like Our Ocean.
Pacific health leaders are standing firm on their challenge to Aotearoa's new health authority to ensure it is not a one-size-fits all system.
Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with towns across the State set to deliver the sixth Home-Games in Australia.