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Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard has refused to answer questions from MPs about the trespass notices issued earlier this year - reigniting calls for him to go.

He's white, male, bald, rich and Christian, but he's also championed gender pay equity, worked to halt human trafficking and has climate change credentials.

Queen Elizabeth says she is humbled by the support she has received during her Platinum Jubilee after crowds of royal fans cheered her appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Independent candidate wins by-election in Samoa; French Polynesia records more Covid-19 cases; Traditional myths and legends used in anti-violence programme; Qantas resumes flights to New Caledonia…

Prince Charles has paid an emotional personal tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth, during celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee.

From a young age we are primed to choose a favourite colour, but strangely as we grow up our preference often changes - and it's largely due to influences outside our control.

Analysis - The prime minister meets the US president in the White House and China doesn't get all it wanted from Pacific countries.

The Queen was joined by Prince Charles and other royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as tens of thousands of people waving flags lined the streets.

An official photograph of the Queen has been released ahead of celebrations to mark her Platinum Jubilee.

Police in Papua New Guinea say energy minister Saki Soloma was set upon by his own disgruntled supporters and not by supporters of a rival candidate as initially reported.

Election campaigning is underway in Papua New Guinea with strong participation from women who are "young and determined".

The acting prime minister is defending an attack ad aimed at National leader Christopher Luxon that was launched on the same night a new poll saw Labour lose support.

Smaller grocery retailers welcome a 'step in the right direction' on supermarket changes, but say the duopoly will dominate until there's an independent wholesaler. Audio

Samoa's latest Covid update includes one death; Electioneering ramps up in PNG; Palau raises concerns about China's trade and security pacts; Tonga's Rugby Union excited about new 'Ikale Tahi players

A new political poll puts National's support at 39 percent, while Labour is down two points on 35 percent.

Mental health survey underway in the Cook Islands; French Polynesia records more Covid cases; Samoa's PM won't back down on Boeing 737-800 decision, and more.

Explainer - The government is forging ahead with revised water system reform despite criticisms. So what's changed? RNZ is here to clear it all up.

One of Scott Morrison's final acts as Prime Minister was to instruct the Australian Border Force (ABF) to publicise an interception of a suspected asylum seeker boat on election day.

Analysis - The PM visits the US, Australia's change of government raises questions about its effect on trans-Tasman relations and China moves to extend its influence in the South Pacific.

Fewer candidates are lining up to contest the Papua New Guinea elections than in past polls.