Stories by RNZ Pacific

Samoa has missed out on qualifying for sevens division two at the end-of-season event in Los Angeles. Audio

Education permanent secretary Dr Franco Rodie said such situations are unpredictable, so it is safer for students to remain at home. Audio

Today, May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day, a global reminder of the essential role media freedom plays in upholding democracy and accountability.

A Nauru government report states that, of the 93 transferees on Nauru, four have been granted refugee status, and 89 asylum seekers are undergoing the appeals process.

Jeremiah Manele has bought himself a little more time after the Solomon Islands parliament was adjourned until 6 May for a no-confidence vote against his government.

The Immigration Ministry warns it will take action against those residing in the country unlawfully.

The government has clarified that the proposed citizenship by investment program will "never be commercialised in a manner that compromises sovereignty".

Vanuatu's constitution could soon be amended to recognise only two sexes - male and female - at birth. Audio

Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre director says a lack of nutrient-rich food is causing turtles to eat indigestible food. Audio

People are strongly reminded to stay away from danger areas.

A potential labour mobility scheme with the Cook Islands could see Solomon Islands nurses and doctors employed in the New Zealand realm country.

Women's rights advocates say introducing special measures is neither discriminatory nor a breach of the 2013 Constitution, but the country's prime minister disagrees.

The impact of the diplomatic tussle between Washington and Beijing is being felt in Fiji as the two countries' ambassadors take shots at each other.

The Electric Power Corporation said there is now enough generation capacity to supply power across the entire island of Upolu.

Cases of the flu in Niue and dengue in Tonga and Fiji are being monitored.

"I do not travel to take advantage of taxpayers. I travel because my job demands it," Pio Tikoduaduako says.

The country's tourism minister says key tourism areas are not affected, as local authorities try to tackle a dengue outbreak.

The Health Ministry has reported a total of 1090 confirmed cases of dengue fever from 1 January to 23 March this year.

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, who is currently in Tonga, says government wants to make it easier for Pacific people, but he expects all visitors to follow the rules.

Peters is visiting Tonga, Hawai'i and Vanuatu as part of his weeklong trip to the region.

The country's prime minister says despite progress, "deep-rooted challenges remain" to achieve full gender equality.

The Supreme Court had ordered the national parliament to resume sitting on Tuesday to hear the motion. Audio

Vanuatu's Ifira Black Bird FC will meet Auckland City FC in the first semifinal, while PNG's Hekari United FC will meet New Caledonia's AS Tiga Sport in the second in Honiara on Wednesday.

The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".

Some of the images captured at the ASB Polyfest as the diversity stages drew in a record number of spectators and supporters.