Stories by RNZ Pacific

The Micronesian nation switched ties from Taiwan to Beijing in early January 2024, with its government at the time saying the decision was made in the best interest of its people.

The team lost by 52 runs to Pakistan in Sarawak, Malaysia, last Friday in their final group match.

The agreement will make travel easier for citizens of the two nations.

Aseri Radrodro made the comments on Sunday ahead of the new academic year, which begins today.

Newly appointed Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke will finally have his Cabinet sworn in this week after it was delayed due the "involvement" of King Tupou VI.

Fiji's minister for health and medical services has declared an HIV outbreak.

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke has been officially appointed by King Tupou VI.

Fiji has been struggling to deal with drug use and supply in its country.

The return of Fiji's chief prosecutor to his office has been delayed following new allegations.

Samoa's prime minister and the five other ousted members of the ruling FAST Party are reportedly challenging their removal.

David John Cutmore was the pilot of an aircraft trying to fly from Central Province to Australia, carrying 611 kilogrammes of cocaine.

Fiji's minister for tourism said cocktail ingredients were also being tested, using equipment not available in Fiji.

The UNDP said Fiji is experiencing a concerning rise in new HIV cases.

Parliament is scheduled to reconvene next Tuesday.

Four new Cabinet Ministers in Samoa have been sworn into their new roles.

Sevens series leaders Fiji will face New Zealand, Uruguay and Kenya in their group at the Perth Sevens.

Thirty-eight per cent of all cases have had hospital care.

The Cook Islands Meteorological Service says Tropical Cyclone Pita has been downgraded to a tropical low

Two decisions from the UN Human Rights Committee say Australia remained responsible for the detention of asylum seekers in Nauru.

Solomon Islands has the highest-ranked passport of Pacific Island nations, at 37th equal.

Multiple roads are closed in Fiji on Thursday morning due to flooding.

Kiti Bogidrau, who served as the President of Netball Fiji from 2010 to 2020, died on Tuesday.

Concerns over gender-based violence in Vanuatu have emerged in a government report following the devastating earthquake in Port Vila three weeks ago.

A whooping cough outbreak was declared in the country in November last year.

Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi told a news conference: "We're angry, frustrated and deeply saddened".