In unofficial results from last week's election in Vanuatu a female candidate appears to have won a seat for the first time in more than ten years.

It is not yet clear whether the Papua New Guinea Government is willing to make the significant moves necessary to ensure an end to election violence.

The Cook Islands have won their opening game, in the Rugby League World Cup, narrowly defeating Wales 18-12.

New Caledonian football's best taking on mainland France team; Cooks overcome Wales in League opener; Tonga Talas top in netball tourney

The Solomon Islands Secretary to the Prime Minister is defending a $US308,000 trip to the UN General Assembly.

Samoa's HRPP caucus chose not to speak on the motion to suspend its leader the former prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and the party secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi from parliament.

New group in Vanuatu could become next government; PNG National Gas Corporation claims PM ignores its role; NZ language strategy overlooks Melanesian communities, and more

Tonga have survived a near upset in their opening game of the Rugby League World Cup, narrowly beating Papua New Guinea's Kumuls by 24 points to 18.

The Methodist Church of New Zealand and Wesley College representatives have apologised to abuse survivors at the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's Faith-Based Institutional Response public hearing. Rugby...

Samoa's parliament has voted to uphold a recommendation to suspend two members for two years.

There are hopes the first ever science expo in the Cook Islands will inspire the next generation of scientists.

Vanuatu footballer Brian Kaltak has continued his long career by joining Australia's A-League.

Niue boxer gets home for the first time; Tonga squeak home in rugby league World Cup opener; Basketball's Melanesia Cup held next week

A new bill in Guam aims to set clear boundaries for how long kids can stay in foster care and when parental rights need to be terminated.

Pro-independence parties in New Caledonia still unsure about Paris talks; Niue marks 48 years of self-governance; USP journalism student wins Vision Pasifika Media Award, and more

The Fijiana are only one step away from reaching the quarterfinals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

The lawyers for a disbarred and retired medical doctor in French Polynesia have asked for his trial to be deferred for a sixth time.

The new French High Commissioner to French Polynesia has heard calls for support and compensation for atolls close to the test sites of France's nuclear weapons tests.