Catholics in the Pacific have welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV with two cardinals from the region taking part, for the first time, in voting. 

Cost of living, wages and the economy are the hot-button issues for Pasifika voters at this year's Federal election.

Catholics across the Pacific are mourning the loss of Pope Francis as they reflect on the legacy of a man who "led from his heart". 

A social media video showing more than 190 dolphins killed during a cultural ritual has sparked debate about culture and conservation in Solomon Islands. 

New Caledonia's only Indigenous-controlled mine has closed, as Indonesia floods the global market with cheap nickel. With villages now left as ghost towns, the pro-independence community is left questioning whether the territory could survive on its own without the valuable commodity.

The Pacific nations of Fiji, Vanuatu and Nauru were among those hard hit by new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Papua New Guinea's government used anti-terrorism legislation to shut down public access to Facebook for two days this week with police citing security concerns. 

Crucial discussions on what could become one of the world's newest countries took place this week in the Paua New Guinea capital Port Moresby.

Vanuatu's Prime Minister has ordered the passport of fugitive Indian businessman Lalit Modi to be cancelled.

It's Australia's version of the 'green card' program in the United States with more 56,000 applying for the 3000 slots in the Pacific Engagement Visa.