Indonesia's government is being urged to release the West Papua pro-independence activist Victor Yeimo.

The Office of the Attorney General has withdrawn a recusal application to disallow Justices from hearing two controversial cases before the Court.

A select committee tasked with reviewing Tuvalu's constitution is holding public consultations.

Drugs seizures in Tonga; Marianas prison concerns; flight plans for Samoan carrier; and more.

The passing of Klemen Tinal, the Vice Governor of Papua Province, has caused great sorrow for Papuans, writes Laurens Ikinia*.

Thirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July.

Authorities in Solomon Islands have laid 102 charges in relation to the sinking of a ferry last year which killed 27 people.

The Cook Islands' Secretary of Health says hospital refurbishment's have made a positive difference in the island's healthcare services.

US-based rugby coach Adriaan Ferris says it's an honour to be asked to lead the Tonga men's sevens team at next month's Final Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Monaco.

New Zealand-based companies are among the top offenders earning big from selling sugary drinks to the Pacific, where lifestyle diseases are rampant.

Twenty-eight more Fijians have tested positive for Covid-19 and at least 7 of them add to the growing number of naval officers to catch the virus.

A former chief secretary in the Bougainville Government has launched a legal suit alleging defamation.

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A rule which stops mothers from giving their newborn baby a hyphenated surname in the Cook Islands is being called discriminatory and disempowering to women.

Niue's Matavai Resort gets financial lift from NZ; Four new Covids-19 deaths in PNG's East New Britain; and more.

Hawaii's governor has announced that masks are no longer required to be worn outdoors and ocean sports will continue.

Pasifika athletes are being encouraged to seek advice before signing contracts with player agents.

Samoa's attorney-general has applied to have the Supreme Court justices who are set to preside over election challenges disqualified.