New Caledonia independence vote proceeds despite pleas for postponement; Vaccine event serving Maori and Pasifika to focus on needs of disabled; Victims of Solomons unrest in need of psychological support

New Caledonian authorities are preparing for Sunday's third and final independence referendum after rejected pleas by the pro-independence parties to postpone it to next year because of the pandemic.

A vaccine event serving Maori and Pacific people with disabilities kicks off today - with a focus on inclusion.

The Solomon Islands Red Cross says victims of the recent unrest in the capital are in need of psychological support.

Sepik River communities in PNG launch a formal action to stop a gold mine development; More Pasifika sought for roles in anti-violence work; Protesters call on Cook Islands govt to keep border closed.

Sepik River communities in PNG launch a formal action to stop a gold mine development.

More Pasifika sought for roles in anti-violence work.

Protesters call on Cook Islands govt to keep border closed.

Pacific Tuna Commission meeting ends in status quo; Pacific civil society organisations call on the French Government to postpone New Caledonia independence referendum; A Solomon islands province is holding a poll to see if citizens want autonomy after major political unrest.

Pacific Tuna Commission meeting ends in status quo; Pacific civil society organisations call on the French Government to postpone New Caledonia independence referendum; A solomon islands province is holding a poll to if its citizens want autonomy after political unrest.