The unfolding situation around the future of Moana Pasifika was addressed by this year's most high profile player, Ardie Savea, who said that "it would be a huge loss" if Moana was to be cut from the competition.
A record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine were seized last week off New Caledonia. French authorities say that since 2012, they have intercepted six vessels transporting drugs and narcotics, mainly cocaine.
When Papua New Guinea's men's 3x3 basketball team step out onto the court at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, they will have the skills of the Elavo generation, on and off the court.
The Pacific Break launch concert in Samoa brought together artists from across the region, marking the official start of the music competition and spotlighting the growing momentum behind Pacific talent on the global stage.
When PNG's anti-corruption watchdog was established two years ago, there were high hopes it would mark a turning point but now the Australian and New Zealand bosses have been suspended.
HIV is on the rise across the Pacific, but so are efforts to stop it. From confronting stigma to exploring new scientific breakthroughs, Dr Michelle O’Connor shares what it will take to turn the tide starting with open conversations and stronger care, while a new mRNA tool from Australia could be a step towards finding a cure.