RNZ Pacific

The media director of Vanuatu's Daily Post newspaper, Dan McGarry, is confident the courts will allow him to return to the country.

American Samoa has declared a public health emergency following measles outbreaks in the Pacific region.

The Melanesia Media Freedom Forum says journalists are facing growing pressure across the Pacific.

Tonga has declared a public holiday to mark the achievements of the Tonga Invitational XIII rugby league team.

For the first time, three Pasifika students will compete in the Australasian National Chess finals after winning gold at the New Zealand Power Team tournament. Audio

The media director of Vanuatu's Daily Post newspaper, Dan McGarry, says he will appeal the Labour Department's rejection of his work permit.

The US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement will undermine its influence and credibility in the Pacific, the Pacific Islands Forum says.