Stories by RNZ Pacific

The New Zealand Defence Force says the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa is continuing to maintain regular monitoring around the sunken Manawanui. Audio

Fiji's Prime Minister has addressed allegations for the first time that he was given a Rolex watch valued at FJ$150,000 in exchange for pardoning a wealthy businessman facing criminal charges.

The key changes that the bill sought were to remove the requirement of three-quarters of MPs and three-quarters of registered voters to pass any amendment to the 2013 Constitution.

However, the Marshall Islands government search and rescue taskforce says it is committed to locate the missing vessel and its crew.

New Zealand's Green Party is launching a petition asking the Government to extend visa-free travel to visitors from Pacific Island nations.

However, Fijian Drua chief executive says the franchise is moving on, despite setbacks they faced ahead of their game against the Hurricanes in New Zealand.

The 37-foot fiberglass vessel departed the Majuro for Mili Atoll, 67 nautical miles southeast of the capital, with four crew members aboard shortly after midday local time on Monday.

Theonila Matbob, member for Ioro constituency in Central Bougainville, says the ingredients for widespread conflict in Porgera are already evident.

The Marshall Islands has become the 14th Pacific Islands Forum member state to join the South Pacific's nuclear non-prolifiration and disarmament treaty.

"Kilikiti is about community, culture, fun, health and well-being," Theresa Lealofi, captain of the Tilafaiga Titans, says.

Parliament has adjourned until tomorrow due to disagreements over the contents of a new motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.

The Samoan prime minister could face another no-confidence vote against her, just one week after surviving the previous one.

The Pacific Islands face significant challenges in ensuring the sustainability of their fisheries, the head of the region's premier political organisation says.

A yellow alert for Tafea province has been lifted.

Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a motion in parliament aimed at ousting his government.

Mark Brown is facing a motion of no confidence in parliament today after his controversial moves to have Cook Islands passport and sign deals with China.

A red alert remains in place for Vanuatu's Tafea Province due to tropical cyclone Seru.

A new tropical cyclone is about to be named east of Vanuatu.

Cyclone forecasters at the Fiji Metservice have confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.

Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu called on people to put aside personal interests and "engage in respectful dialogue" during his opening address for the 2025 parliamentary term on Monday.

The parliament session began with some objections to the proceedings, as the constitutionality of Prime Minister Fiame's minority government has been challenged in the courts.

Multiple warnings are still in place, including a heavy rain warning for the whole of Fiji.

The headman for Sawana village on Vanua Balavu in Lau says villagers need water and food because the farm they rely on has been completely damaged.

Solomon Islands National University head Dr Transform Aqorau says for decades, the region has felt traditional development partners have not delivered enough tangible benefits.

The drugs, with a street value of FJ$2billion, were seized in January 2024 during a raid on a vacant house under construction in the tourist down of Nadi.