Deals ranging from the Belt and Road initiative to climate change have been agreed with China's foreign minister, the Kiribati government says.

A blockade of two fuel depots in New Caledonia has been lifted after the protestors were assured, they could meet the heads of the fuel companies.

China will attempt to persuade Pacific Island countries into signing a new multilateral deal in a virtual meeting with several regional leaders.

A campaign group says trucks are unable to leave two fuel depots in New Caledonia due to its blockade protesting against the high cost of living.

An extended squad of 50 players has been named to represent the Fiji Bati at the men's Rugby League World Cup in October, but not one player from the currently Australia-based Kaiviti Silktails has been included.

A recently launched Taiwan-funded small loan programme for Marshall Islands women entrepreneurs has issued over US$200,000 in its first four months of operation, the loan fund administrator said on Friday.

Mental health survey underway in the Cook Islands; French Polynesia records more Covid cases; Samoa's PM won't back down on Boeing 737-800 decision, and more.

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...

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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.