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Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa have formally presented a proposal to the world's highest court this week, asking for an amendment to its principle treaty to include a crime of ecocide.

The proposal defines 'ecocide' as unlawful or wanton acts, committed with the knowledge there would likely be severe damage to the environment.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including more pension funding for Palau.

World Rugby takeaways from the third weekend of the reimagined cross-regional competition as Fiji and Japan win again.

Fiji's Melania Tora and Samoa's Litara Ieremaia-Allan, both 24, were crowned Miss Hibiscus (in Suva) and Miss Samoa (in Apia) on Saturday.

The melodious voices of sopranos, tenors, and bass filled the room at Le Maota Samoa on Sunday, as the Samoan community paid their respects to victims of the Ramarama tragedy.

Religious organisation says the Treaty of Waitangi is a covenant, and "we believe God takes covenants seriously". Audio

The Flying Fijians continued with their winning streak against the 'Ikale Tahi after they discarded the hosts infront of 4000 home fans to finish top of the Pacific pool on Friday.

ANU's Development Policy Centre director Stephen Howes says the more than 50,000 successful applications have come in across the socio-economic spectrum. Audio

President Ishmael Toroama eyes Melanesian Spearhead Group as first stop in 'external relations' foray.

The two camps have named their match-day 23, with changes announced in their starting XVs for Friday's Pacific Nations Cup battle.

Samoa's Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa says all 56 member countries have indicated their attendance, including the members of the British monarchy.

Starlink is now in the last stages of getting operation licences across the Pacific following people illegally smuggling units from New Zealand and Australia. Audio

A Tongan tapa cloth presented to prime minister Norman Kirk has come out of storage to show off its full beauty.

As Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi concludes on Thursday, the community waits with bated breath for the announcement of who will succeed him, carrying forward his legacy of unity and inclusivity.

The match between the 'Ikale Tahi and the Flying Fijians in Nuku'alofa will be the main event in the 100-year anniversary celebrations of Test rugby between the two nations.