The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his government has signed with China will not undermine regional security.

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.

Tongan kids get vaccine, fourth booster available in Tahiti, and Woolf continues as Tongan coach

The Samoa government has extended the Covid-19 State of Emergency Alert Level 2 lockdown until midnight Tuesday 3 May.

Preparations are being finalised to dismantle a Chinese fishing vessel which has been stuck on a reef of the French Polynesian atoll Arutua.

"If we fail to protect our oceans, we are failing to preserve our people, our culture, our identity," according to Mia Kami, storyteller and songwriter.

A senior Solomon Islands MP has warned that the controversial security agreement with China could result in action among local opponents to the deal.

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, adding it's not directed at any third party.

After erecting a new tower Palau's state broadcaster has restored its AM radio service.

A tough Argentina outfit defeated the Fiji 7s team 29-10 to win the Vancouver 7s. A tough Argentina outfit defeated the Fiji 7s team 29-10 to win the Vancouver 7s.

French Polynesian unions happy with minimum wage rise, Niue to loosen Covid-19 restrictions, American Samoa records its 20th Covid-19 death and the registration drive for the Fiji elections concludes.

A top New Caledonian politician Philippe Gomes has been in court charged with exerting undue influence, with the prosecution seeking a six-month suspended prison sentence.

At the closing of the Our Ocean conference in Palau the co-hosts announced that 410 commitments were made by various, countries, civil society, and industry valued at $US16.35 billion.

The Leader of the Opposition in Samoa Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has called for more timely reports from the government on the current status of the Covid-19 pandemic so the country can be better informed.

Kristian Woolf will continue to be head coach of Tonga's National Rugby League team ahead of the June test match against New Zealand and the World Cup in England later...

For the second straight week, the CNMI recorded zero hospitalisations because of Covid-19.