RNZ Pacific reporters

Forensic analysis confirmed the seized parcels were cocaine with an estimated street value of USD$527 million.

Police said the machines were torched by unknown people who are not happy with Gold Ridge Mining, but it has also been reported that local landowners unhappy with police are responsible.

Solomon Islands has the most powerful passport out of the Pacific Island nations.

The drugs were reportedly bound for Australia.

The Universal Periodic Review is a peer review of the human rights records of all 193 UN member states.

The top two men's and women's teams have qualified to move up to the second tier.

"Any foreign vessel currently transmitting under the Tongan flag is doing so fraudulently."

Solomon Islands player Nyrick Vuna was named most valuable player after his side's 10-2 loss against New Zealand.

Tonga's Commonwealth Games Association commissioned master carver Sitiveni Fehoko to craft the baton.

The top two of both the men's and women's competition will graduate to the second-tier level of sevens.

The Drua's 2026 Super Rugby campaign kicks off on 14 February, against Moana Pasifika.

In their last match on Friday, the Lewas lost to Western Australia country by 34 runs.

In discussing his decision, Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt talked about Sāmoa's connections to Israel.

"We know that medically the doctors have ruled him out for the season, but that won't stop Eli being around the group."

The 'Clive Churchill Medal' has been awarded to the best player in NRL grand finals since 1986.

Effective 12 January, staff of the legislative bureau and youth congress will have their work hours reduced.

After the country cricket tournament, the PNG team will travel to Nepal for a qualifying series for the T20 World Cup.

Narcotics division awareness officer, Inspector Usaia Donu, also spoke to youth about the dangers of drugs.

The money is expected to help boost the growth of women-owned and women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

Vanuatu's teachers are set to return to classrooms next year with a new collective bargaining agreement reached between their union and the government. Teachers across the country have been on...

Tonga's Crown Prince has been nominated Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence in the new government.

The Tonga government is reassuring citizens they won't need to worry about running out of fuel over the Christmas period after months of petrol shortages.

The motion was voted down by 36 votes against and 12 votes in favour.

Vanuatu's parliament is expected to sit on Friday to debate the opposition's motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Joptham Napat.

Tonga's new Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua says he hopes to have his Cabinet line-up named in the next few days.