Fiji's Constitution Reivew Commission has recommended a new constitution and sweeping changes designed to overhaul Fiji's governance

Bougainvilleans may have to wait even longer than expected on whether PNG's parliament will approve their independence.

One of Fiji's most prominent traditional and political figures is calling for closer scrutiny of two major bilateral agreements with Australia.

The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority says there are two confirmed deaths, 14 survivors and 38 people reported as missing following the sinking of the vessel.

The boat left Kokopo Beach and was heading to the Duke of York Island. It was licensed to carry eight people but had 14 passengers on board and went to sea despite weather warnings.

A 45-year-old man who handed himself into police has now been charged with manslaughter.

The PPTA says the leaked footage confirms rumours there was a push to be opaque about what is occurring in the curriculum.

An inquest into the suspected suicide of a 12-year-old New Plymouth girl is underway.

LegaSea says the reduction "does not cut it" and the government should expect more court cases.

The renewed search for flight ZK-EBU has brought relatives of its pilot and six passengers to the shores of Lake Moeraki north of Haast.