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Bougainville govt rejects proposed Panguna deal
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has rejected a partnership proposed by Bougainville Copper Limited to redevelop the Panguna mine.
'Our leaders increasingly seem unbothered'
As Sitiveni Rabuka's administration enters its final year before the next general election, his coalition is the latest in a line of governments that have failed to deliver, a Fijian expert says.
Cyclone watch: Forecasters monitor tropical disturbance near Vanuatu
Global weather forecasting models predict that a tropical disturbance northeast of Vanuatu could turn into the first cyclone of the season.
Fiji MP says family cooperated after son-in-law charged in major cocaine bust
A senior government MP, whose son-in-law is facing charges along with several others for importing more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine, says it's been "a deeply unsettling experience".
PNG Lewas bow out of T20 World Cup qualification
The Women's T20 World Cup will be held in England and Wales in June and early July.
China gifts 'a beautiful limousine' to Fiji's president
The country's head of state says the Hongqi H9, a China-made vehicle brand, "would benefit the nation and especially the high office". Video
Health ministry urges calm following confirmed typhoid cases
Typhoid is transmitted by ingesting water and food contaminated by faeces or urine of patients or animal carriers.
Palau plans for referendum on deportees
The Palau National Congress (Olbiil Era Kelulau) sat for a rare three-day session to advance and pass a bill to introduce sweeping amendments to immigration laws.
Solomon Airlines to fly to Port Moresby, Vila in 2026
Solomon Airlines CEO Paul Abbot said they are closely monitoring demand across the region.
Education expansion among recommendations for FSM
The FSM has been urged by the UN to expand education access to children who live on remote islands.
Six charged in Fiji after major drug seizure
Forensic analysis confirmed the seized parcels were cocaine with an estimated street value of USD$527 million.
Machinery torched at Solomons gold mine
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.
How many places your passport can take you visa-free
Solomon Islands has the most powerful passport out of the Pacific Island nations.
4.87 tonnes of cocaine seized in French Polynesian waters
The drugs were reportedly bound for Australia.
FSM up for UN human rights review
The Universal Periodic Review is a peer review of the human rights records of all 193 UN member states.
Samoa, Tonga miss out on Sevens promotion in Dubai
The top two men's and women's teams have qualified to move up to the second tier.
Tonga Govt denounces foreign vessels claiming to fly its flag
"Any foreign vessel currently transmitting under the Tongan flag is doing so fraudulently."
Solomons floorball team at Asia/Oceania tournament
Solomon Islands player Nyrick Vuna was named most valuable player after his side's 10-2 loss against New Zealand.
Tonga unveils baton for Commonwealth Games relay
Tonga's Commonwealth Games Association commissioned master carver Sitiveni Fehoko to craft the baton.
Samoa, Tonga in third-tier sevens comp this weekend
The top two of both the men's and women's competition will graduate to the second-tier level of sevens.
Drua name co-captains for Super Rugby 2026
The Drua's 2026 Super Rugby campaign kicks off on 14 February, against Moana Pasifika.
PNG ends country cricket tournament in fifth overall
In their last match on Friday, the Lewas lost to Western Australia country by 34 runs.
Sāmoa set to open embassy in Jerusalem this year
In discussing his decision, Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt talked about Sāmoa's connections to Israel.
Katoa back in restricted training but 'long, long journey' ahead
"We know that medically the doctors have ruled him out for the season, but that won't stop Eli being around the group."
Joyce Churchill, wife of league legend Clive, dies at 99
The 'Clive Churchill Medal' has been awarded to the best player in NRL grand finals since 1986.