Police are considering charges against Greenpeace protesters who occupied a state-owned ship in protest at seabed mining.

A Pacific regional climatologist says it is imperative that boat operators take extra caution in a time of turbulent weather.

The number of civillians displaced in West Papua continuities to grow as armed conflict escalates

Oceania Rugby's general manager says the responsible decision was not to proceed.

The leaders of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have issued a strong call to action to industrial nations and the international community to act on the climate crisis.

The Government has pointed to a lack of resources and blurred roles hampering its battle against human trafficking.

Police were called to the crash about 11.30am Sunday.

A woman was cut by flying glass when an apparent tornado smashed through her car's rear window, sending stones and debris hurtling as witnesses scrambled for cover.

Cars and trucks that were trapped by heavy snow in the South Island have now been freed.

Chair Dr John Small said illegal bid-rigging was costing taxpayers around $360 million a year.