Voyager Broadband has removed an advertisement that depicts two brown men attacking a Pākehā counterpart in "humour".

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary says four Chinese nationals have been detained as police prepare a range of serious charges.

The president of the Pacific Islands News Association says journalists investigating drug trafficking face increasing threats to their personal safety.

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

New Zealand Rugby will hold a critical summit this week as it weighs major decisions over the future of Super Rugby and the NPC, as it seeks to cut $20 million a year in costs.

The woman said problems in the family were well known to Oranga Tamariki and police, but they didn't get the help they required.

Predator Free Dunedin said the Orokonui Ecosanctuary has become a safe haven for native wildlife

The body was confirmed to be a man who was reported missing in the river earlier on Wednesday.

Police say the lack of any new evidence is disappointing for families after a difficult and emotional few days.

The affected reservoir has been taken offline and an existing alternative reservoir is now supplying the local network.