RNZ Pacific

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says tropical cyclones can occur throughout the year across the western North Pacific.

The Great Council of Chiefs chairman says the document, which grants every citizen equal status and rights, is "restricting a lot of work for the iTaukei" people.

Kiribati has reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific regionalism.

Authorities will resume their search on Tuesday.

Health Minister Elias Kapavore described the situation as "serious but manageable". Audio

PNG's Hekari United will take on Fiji's Ba Women in the first semifinals, while defending champions Auckland United will play Solomons' Henderson Eels on Thursday.

Approximately 90 percent of children in Samoa are subjected to violence in their lifetime, according to the United Nations Children's Fund.

Josua Raisuqe, 30, played for Top 14 side Castres. He was a member of the Fijian sevens side that won silver at last year's Paris Olympics.

Samoa has missed out on qualifying for sevens division two at the end-of-season event in Los Angeles. Audio

Education permanent secretary Dr Franco Rodie said such situations are unpredictable, so it is safer for students to remain at home. Audio

Today, May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day, a global reminder of the essential role media freedom plays in upholding democracy and accountability.

A Nauru government report states that, of the 93 transferees on Nauru, four have been granted refugee status, and 89 asylum seekers are undergoing the appeals process.

Jeremiah Manele has bought himself a little more time after the Solomon Islands parliament was adjourned until 6 May for a no-confidence vote against his government.

The Immigration Ministry warns it will take action against those residing in the country unlawfully.

The government has clarified that the proposed citizenship by investment program will "never be commercialised in a manner that compromises sovereignty".

Vanuatu's constitution could soon be amended to recognise only two sexes - male and female - at birth. Audio

Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre director says a lack of nutrient-rich food is causing turtles to eat indigestible food. Audio

People are strongly reminded to stay away from danger areas.

A potential labour mobility scheme with the Cook Islands could see Solomon Islands nurses and doctors employed in the New Zealand realm country.

Women's rights advocates say introducing special measures is neither discriminatory nor a breach of the 2013 Constitution, but the country's prime minister disagrees.

The impact of the diplomatic tussle between Washington and Beijing is being felt in Fiji as the two countries' ambassadors take shots at each other.

The Electric Power Corporation said there is now enough generation capacity to supply power across the entire island of Upolu.

Cases of the flu in Niue and dengue in Tonga and Fiji are being monitored.

"I do not travel to take advantage of taxpayers. I travel because my job demands it," Pio Tikoduaduako says.

The country's tourism minister says key tourism areas are not affected, as local authorities try to tackle a dengue outbreak.