The Tonga Meteorological Service has declared a drought across all major islands that make up the kingdom, including Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai and 'Eua.

Pacific Island leaders are expressing frustration over how long they have been discussing climate finance without seeing the results they want and need.

Controversial, profanity-laden remarks made by the head of a Fiji teachers union while defending Indigenous chiefs have sparked a major political storm.

The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands governor says the territory does not have enough land to host a massive new American military base.

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs are standing by their name despite court action taken by New Zealand Rugby.

Water Safety NZ chief executive Glen Scanlon says the updated rules could save a dozen lives each year.

Police were called to Tangimoana Beach Road after reports two people had been swept out to sea while swimming.

Otago University scientists believe it could offer a cost-effective alternative, after successful trials overseas.

It was "deeply troubling that further harm may have occurred in some instances after that first report was made", police say.

Controversial, profanity-laden remarks made by the head of a Fiji teachers union while defending Indigenous chiefs have sparked a major political storm.