Niue

Rugby League's Emerging Nations World Championship has been hailed a success after Malta reigned supreme at the end of a busy two weeks of on-field action.

The Niue men's rugby league team insist they won't be taking recent success for granted in today's Emerging Nations World Championship decider.

Niue fishing crews are being urged to bring life jackets in for servicing during a New Zealand-led maritime safety workshop on the island this week.

Niue's Premier Sir Toke Talagi has been forced to confront local opposition to expansive water bottling plans in the country.

Niue have advanced to the Cup final at rugby league's Emerging Nations World Championship.

New Zealand has urged Niue's government to improve its accounting processes, warning of unexplained revenue shortfalls and a budget blowout, documents show. Audio

Niue's Premier has hit back at New Zealand's Auditor General, saying his office's work in Niue has been shoddy and will be independently assessed.

Solomon Islands overwhelmed Japan 44-22 to make it back to back wins at rugby league's Emerging Nations World Championship.

The director general of the Pacific Community, Colin Tukuitonga, has failed in his bid for a senior post at the World Health Organisation.

Niue will not raise the New Zealand flag or sing its anthem during constitution day celebrations later this month as has been customary in the past.

It's been a case of mixed fortunes for Pacific teams at rugby league's Emerging Nations World Championship.

Vanuatu's rugby league team have suffered a heart-breaking loss to Hungary in Australia.

Niue's premier Sir Toke Talagi says a New Zealand radio host's description of Pacific islands as leeches is idiotic.

Niue is looking at joining China's preferential tax regime for foreign-registered vessels after signing up to China's Belt and Road initiative.