Cook Islander Tiare Henry-Anguna has become the second woman from her country to win the Miss Oceania title.

A West Papuan activist is calling on Pacific leaders to "stand up strong" and hold Indonesia to its commitment to allow a long-awaited UN human rights office visit.

Solomon Islands and the United States have signed an agreement to resume the Peace Corps programme, ending a suspension that began during the ethnic tensions of the early 2000s.

The motion of no confidence filed against the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has been withdrawn.

Tok Pisin Wik is underway with a series of events around New Zealand celebrating PNG's national language.

The Manahau ran aground at Carters Beach on the West Coast in 2024, but remains under a detention order at Port Nelson.

An economic analysis commissioned by Business NZ has found every additional dollar spent on medicines delivers an almost $2 economic return.

Acting chief executive Anna Calver said the council's savings targets required a reduction of roles and changes to team structures.

A probe found the officer who fired the fatal shot used excessive force, but did not recommend prosecuting them.

Some qualified nurses that have been with Plunket for more than 20 years have retired early because of the pressure, says the nurses union.