A category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi has rocked the island of Rota in the Mariana Islands. The mayor Aubrey Hocog says respondents have reported extensive damage to infrastructure.
China has rattled both Australia and New Zealand by launching a test ballistic missile into the pacific ocean.
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has accused China of destabilising the Pacific region following the launch of that nuclear test missile.
Solomon Islands authorities are urging people to heed weather warnings after a tragic boating accident involving a mother and daughter on holiday from Papua New Guinea.
Celebrations are underway in the Solomon Islands to mark 48 years of independence.
A Pacific security expert says that a major new defence alliance between Australia and Fiji is ‘game-changer’ for regional security.
After securing a draw against New Caledonia’s Drehu Athletico, Cook Islands Puikura are the first side from their country ever to make the last four of a club competition in Oceania, and there is no shortage of confidence in their camp.
London Broncos fullback Morea Morea says there was never any hesitation in accepting a development deal with the PNG Chiefs, despite it not guaranteeing him a top-30 spot.
