Margot Staunton

Samoa's High Commissioner to New Zealand says speculation that the Samoan leader health "was a very sick" are false.

The Fiji Police Force is investigating an officer's conduct after a video of him kissing a woman at work went viral, fueling claims of sexual harassment.

Distinguished professor Steven Ratuva of Canterbury University was referring to the army's traditional apology to the country's high chiefs on Wednesday.

Ivan Moreno, 35, Wang Zhin Ning, 37, and Yang Peng Chao, 35, pleaded guilty on 10 November.

A controversial Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali's appointment alleged that she spread confidential voter information while on the job.

But La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt says "I have far more better duties to serve Samoa" than respond to Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.

The parents of six-week-old Tom and Sawong are desperate for their boys to be surgically separated, despite previous medical advice against it.

The most obese 5-19-year-olds globally live in three Pacific Island nations, a UNICEF report found.

The Fijian coalition government has issued a statement, saying it "reaffirms its commitment to the One China Policy".

The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea have made a desperate plea to "anyone globally" to help save them.

But Sitiveni Rabuka's government has announced that it is committed to advancing women's participation and leadership in the foreign service.

The parents of Tom and Sawong are fighting for surgery for their sons despite medical advice from Papua New Guinean doctors warning against it. Audio

A Fijian academic says the country must look forward not backward as it celebrates 55 years of independence.

Alarming levels of child abuse and rape are driving underage pregnancy in Fiji, prompting the nation's chiefs to take a hard line on sex offenders. Audio

The Bougainville president has announced an interim government following a formal swearing-in ceremony on Monday in the capital Buka.

Major-General Jerry Singirok says Papua New Guinea is caught up in a geopolitical battle between the United States and China, with little benefit to Papua New Guineans. Audio

Frank Bainimarama - who originally seized power in a military coup in 2006 - was found guilty of one count of unwarranted demand by a public official.

The 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report states that human trafficking can take place even if the victim initially consented to providing labour, services, or commercial sex acts.

The Bougainville leader is back in the top job after a landslide victory at the polls and has vowed to push ahead with independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio

Bougainville's incumbent President - Ishmael Toroama - looks set to stay after initial results show him well ahead in the polls.

The JSC has filed a judicial review of the findings of the inquiry which include recommendations against the JSC and its officers.

Dr Isireli Buimaitotoya, also known as Leighley Leli Darling, was found with multiple injuries in a pool of blood at their home near Nadi International Airport on 1 September.

Aman Ravindra-Singh - who fled from Fiji in 2022 to avoid jail for contempt of court - claims a landmark ruling has paved the way for a long-running constitutional crisis. Audio

Polls will open at 8am local time (9am NZ time), with some 404 candidates contesting for 46 seats in the Bougainville parliament, including a record 34 women.

Voting in Bougainville's election has been rescheduled until Friday, to allow enough time to dispatch ballot papers.