Timor-Leste will mark its 21st independence day on Saturday followed by a national election on Sunday where two former allies will be jostling for the prime minister's position.

Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister relinquishes role after public outcry and protest over "primitive animals" comment to the ABC.

Complaints that authorities have gone too far after New Caledonia beach closed for one year following a  string of shark attacks in the French territory.

Vanuatu's Prime Minister has demanded an apology from the UK over a newspaper article criticising the country's golden passport scheme.

An explosion of pests is hampering recovery in communities affected by two category-four cyclones in Vanuatu.

Residents in the town of Lami, in Fiji, are concerned about an Australian-funded defence facility being constructed in a residential area, saying they were not consulted.

Fiji’s Reserve Bank defends new bank note after a social media furore.

PNG landowners lodge complaint against Chinese miner with Australia’s tax office

Papua New Guinea’s long running election has been extended to allow counting to be completed but the move has been questioned by politicians who are threatening to challenge it in court.

Dozens of people have been killed in election violence in Papua New Guinea as officials threaten to declare failed elections in parts of the country.