Radio New Zealand Pacific

Northern Mariana Islands tennis standout Carol Lee is headed to the US Open after earning a main-draw singles wild card into the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Fiji and Tonga are pursuing alternative fuel supply partnerships and renewable energy options, as both countries seek to strengthen their long-term energy security.

A celebration of rugby legend Jonah Lomu is getting a $10,000 boost.

Fiji is now in a generalised HIV epidemic, which means the virus is firmly established and spreading within the general population.

The Fiji Bati's campaign at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup later this year has been dealt a tough blow with the sudden retirement of captain Tui Kamikamica.

The United Auckland Gospel Choir has cemented its place as one of the world's best choirs after winning gold at the 2026 World Choir Games in Sweden.

Samoa's main hospital was running low on oxygen supplies earlier this week, which reportedly resulted in the cancellation of surgeries, including those for breast cancer and kidney conditions.

Cook Islands youth at this year's Te Maeva Nui, the Cook Islands' annual Constitution Day celebration, delivered a strong message that they are determined to keep their culture alive.

Northern Marianas Governor David Apatang says protecting Pacific waters and island communities must come first.

Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands governor says his province doesn't have the resources to deal with the severe impacts of El Niño being experienced across the country.

A 26-day deep sea expedition in the Cook Islands by a United States scientific agency has uncovered new information about marine life and seabed minerals within the country's EEZ.

The Fijian PM says he will appeal against a High Court decision quashing the report of a Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of a former head of the country's anti-corruption agency.

All players at the Rugby League World Cup will be paid AU$850 per week, but individual federations can pay their players more if they can afford to

Samoa's Leader of the Opposition, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has been arrested and charged with defamation towards Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt

New Zealand's spy agency says it is increasingly coming across espionage activity in the Pacific.

The NZ government has been accused of trying to squeeze out the Pacific vote, after changing enrolment rules.

Papua New Guinea Rugby is worried about losing more ground to rugby league, as it remains suspension from World Rugby.

11,000 registered voters will elect their leaders for the next four years.

A round-up of news from around the region, including a Fiji military commander calling for stronger military ties with Australia.

Auckland based RnB singer Sam V has topped the table at this year's Pacific Music Awards.