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OFC Men's Champions League: Semifinalists confirmed
Vanuatu's Ifira Black Bird FC will meet Auckland City FC in the first semifinal, while PNG's Hekari United FC will meet New Caledonia's AS Tiga Sport in the second in Honiara on Wednesday.
Trump's tariffs: Fiji to 'roll with the punches' - Rabuka
The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".
Celebrating diversity at Polyfest in pictures
Some of the images captured at the ASB Polyfest as the diversity stages drew in a record number of spectators and supporters.
In pictures: Official programme marks start of Polyfest 2025
The official programme for Polyfest 2025 started with a flag-raising ceremony in Manukau.
Oceania teams eye FIFA Club World Cup spot
Eight teams are aiming for Ocenia's biggest club football prize on 12 April.
Tonga quake: Aftershocks continue to rattle the kingdom
Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office says there have been no reports of damage in the kingdom after a magnitude 7 earthquake.
'Clear and uncontaminated' water near sunken Manawanui - NZDF
The New Zealand Defence Force says the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa is continuing to maintain regular monitoring around the sunken Manawanui. Audio
Fiji's PM says media must prove Rolex watch allegations
Fiji's Prime Minister has addressed allegations for the first time that he was given a Rolex watch valued at FJ$150,000 in exchange for pardoning a wealthy businessman facing criminal charges.
Rabuka's constitutional amendment bill falls short in parliament
The key changes that the bill sought were to remove the requirement of three-quarters of MPs and three-quarters of registered voters to pass any amendment to the 2013 Constitution.
US Coast Guard suspends search for missing sea ambulance and crew
However, the Marshall Islands government search and rescue taskforce says it is committed to locate the missing vessel and its crew.
NZ Green Party calls for visa-free travel for 'Pacific whānau'
New Zealand's Green Party is launching a petition asking the Government to extend visa-free travel to visitors from Pacific Island nations.
'Very unprofessional': Fijian rugby fans demand accountability for Drua's mistreatment
However, Fijian Drua chief executive says the franchise is moving on, despite setbacks they faced ahead of their game against the Hurricanes in New Zealand.
Search intensifies for missing sea ambulance in Marshall Islands
The 37-foot fiberglass vessel departed the Majuro for Mili Atoll, 67 nautical miles southeast of the capital, with four crew members aboard shortly after midday local time on Monday.
'Learn from mistakes': Bougainville politician urges PNG govt to address Porgera tensions
Theonila Matbob, member for Ioro constituency in Central Bougainville, says the ingredients for widespread conflict in Porgera are already evident.
Marshall Islands joins Treaty of Rarotonga
The Marshall Islands has become the 14th Pacific Islands Forum member state to join the South Pacific's nuclear non-prolifiration and disarmament treaty.
Kilikiti, a game about community and culture
"Kilikiti is about community, culture, fun, health and well-being," Theresa Lealofi, captain of the Tilafaiga Titans, says.
No-confidence motion against Samoan PM delayed
Parliament has adjourned until tomorrow due to disagreements over the contents of a new motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.
'Always a better man': Fiame braces for another leadership challenge
The Samoan prime minister could face another no-confidence vote against her, just one week after surviving the previous one.
Waqa calls for 'solidarity and cooperation' in achieving sustainable fisheries
The Pacific Islands face significant challenges in ensuring the sustainability of their fisheries, the head of the region's premier political organisation says.
Cyclone Seru moving away from Vanuatu
A yellow alert for Tafea province has been lifted.
No-confidence vote against Cook Islands PM fails
Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a motion in parliament aimed at ousting his government.
'Ask not what your country can do for you'
Mark Brown is facing a motion of no confidence in parliament today after his controversial moves to have Cook Islands passport and sign deals with China.
Cyclone Seru: Red alert remains for Vanuatu's Tafea
A red alert remains in place for Vanuatu's Tafea Province due to tropical cyclone Seru.
New category 1 cyclone to affect Vanuatu
A new tropical cyclone is about to be named east of Vanuatu.
Tropical depression near Vanuatu intensifies to Cyclone Seru
Cyclone forecasters at the Fiji Metservice have confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.