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Nauruans will head to the polls on Saturday for two important votes: to elect their members of parliament and to decide on a change to the nation's constitution.

Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, speaking on a range of issues - from local to global - that impact their countries.

The country's assistant health minister says HIV cases could surpass 3000 by the end of the year. Audio

The female turtle, about 25-30 years-old, was bound in rope in the Koutio mangrove swamp in Dumbéa, New Caledonia.

The only Pasifika team to advance into the top eight, the islanders could not match up to South Africa.

The Kurukuru beat Tuvalu 7-0 on Wednesdsay in their final game.

The country's climate minister says it's drafting a UN resolution to turn a landmark climate ruling from the world's top court from words into "political action". Audio

Theonila Roka Matbob was one of 34 women among more than 400 candiates contesting seats in the Bougainville House of Representatives.

It's been 19 years since a performance group from Rapa Nui has visited the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio

Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Fosi Schmidt was sworn in as Samoa's 8th Prime Minister last Tuesday, following the general election held on 29 August.

Alex Rose's previous best at world championship level was eighth in 2022.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum chair Jeremiah Manele will lead the region's engagement at the 80th edition of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea has commented on a defence treaty between Australia and PNG.

Bougainville's electoral commissioner says his team will know by Saturday afternoon if they need to extend the return of writs date.

Last week, the Fijian prime minister doubled down on his government's decision to establish an embassy in the contested city, despite drawing criticism.

The fire reportedly started overnight Tuesday due to a suspected electrical fault and could not be contained by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Fire and Rescue Services.

Ballot counting was delayed twice this week - first on Tuesday due to major flooding, and again on Thursday evening due to the late arrival of ballot boxes from five provinces.

Bougainville Attorney-General says the start of general election vote counting has been delayed due to bad weather.

In a special televised address, Samoa's first female leader has congratulated the incoming prime minister on winning the 2025 general election.

Bougainvilleans waited in long queues to cast their votes in the region's election on Friday.

Antonio Guterres is in Papua New Guinea on a four-day official state visit from 2 to 5 September.

The health department says it is the first case of a child being paralysed since an outbreak of the disease was declared in May.

The country's Health Ministry has reported 89 cases of whooping cough.

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi this week during an official visit at the invitation of the Indian government. Video

President Hilda Heine says Cabinet has endorsed a plan to fast-track building a new parliament complex after an early morning fire on Monday that destroyed the Nitijela. Audio