China will consider building a police training centre in Solomon Islands, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific in a bid to increase its influence in the region.

China's foreign minister signed a deal with Samoa on Saturday to strengthen diplomatic relations, while Australia's new leader said he had a "comprehensive plan" for the Pacific, as Beijing and Canberra continued rival campaigns to woo the regio...

Analysis - Talk about saving the best for last: Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both ended their first season in fine style yesterday.

Vanuatu has become the first Pacific Small Island Developing State to declare it is facing a climate emergency.

When Samoan matai Lelevaga Fa'amanū Lā'ulu speaks of his cherished home, his words resonate with immense pride.

Kurdish-Iranian writer and political refugee Behrouz Boochani says the refugees due to arrive in NZ from Australia and detention centres in Nauru need to be treated with respect.

United Airlines resume passenger service to Majuro following the completion of emergency renovation work at Amata Kabua International Airport's main terminal.

Tongan rugby union is looking to mimic the success of Mate Ma'a Tonga with a sudden injection of former All Blacks and Wallabies into its team.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi is in Kiribati and will be meeting with the country's President Taneti Maamau to discuss bilateral relations.

Fewer candidates are lining up to contest the Papua New Guinea elections than in past polls.

The President of the Federated States of Micronesia says he has serious concerns about the details of two leaked Chinese government documents to be tabled at a meeting next week.

The government's decision to extend the deployment of five NZ Defence Force personnel in Solomon Islands by 12 months is to continue its support of the security in the country, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare says.

Oscar Temaru held for six hours, Browne angry at deputy PM reinstatement, anti-vax protest in Port Vila and Drua aim to finish with a flourish

China's Foreign Minister says China has "no intention at all" of building a military base in Solomon Islands.

All four Tongan MPs whose seats in parliament were voided after election petitions, have won stays pending appeals.

The government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region.

A Pacific journalist believes the Kiribati government has been coerced by Beijing to accommodate China's foreign minister's visit on Friday.

The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) is urging its members to boycott a media conference for a visiting Chinese delegation.