Survivors and advocates are sharing stories of abuse to spark cultural change in the Pacific region where gender-based violence is rampant.
David Littleproud suggests 'practical' ways for Pacific islands to pressure China
The Nationals leader says the Coalition would work with Pacific countries to "understand their power" with regard to China.
Vanuatu's capital is a ghost town — some say it might be 'finished'
Vanuatu is one of the most disaster-prone nations on the planet, with cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. And its people now face an unsettling question: how many disasters can one nation take?
HIV cases surge in Fiji amid intravenous drug crisis
Fiji’s health authorities are raising the alarm on a surge in HIV cases linked to meth use among young Fijians.
'Bluetoothing': The shocking new trend fuelling HIV in Fiji
Fiji health authorities are scrambling to stem an outbreak of HIV, as growing meth use and alarming needle-sharing trends accelerate the spread of the virus.
Applicants spend big, lose job offers as new visa scheme rolled out
Pacific Islanders spending large amounts of money trying to secure Australia's new permanent residency visa say the experience has left them dejected and anxious.
Pacific migrants fear being 'picked up next' in US deportation blitz
Pacific Islanders living in the US fear sudden removal from loved ones, jobs and their adopted home, as Donald Trump pursues a crackdown on undocumented migrants.
Border Force to train Pacific female customs officers in Fiji
Female customs officers from around the Pacific have gathered in Fiji for training run by the Australian Border Force.
'The community is panicking': Fears over Trump's cuts to aid programs
The Asia Pacific region has the largest HIV epidemic outside of Africa and advocates fear an end to US aid could make matters worse.
Cook Islands PM facing no confidence vote over China pact
Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in the Pacific nation of Cook Islands, urging the government to protect its ties with New Zealand.
Suaalii to make Super Rugby debut at fullback
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will line up at fullback in his much-anticipated Super Rugby Pacific debut for the NSW Waratahs.
Super Rugby returns with a Lions tour looming large
The Super Rugby Pacific opener on Friday will mark the beginning of a Southern Hemisphere season in which the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia looms large.
Man accused of raping Virgin crew member in Fiji granted bail
Ilaisa Tanoa Degei, 24, was charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault after he allegedly attacked the 21-year-old flight attendant.
Fiji director of rugby sacked after 'gay problem' comment
Fiji has fired director of rugby Laijipa Naulivou, a former women's national team captain, after she said there was a "gay problem" in a newspaper interview.
Fijian MP's political fate revealed after explicit video circulates
Fijian MP Lynda Tabuya will remain in parliament after her party decided not to expel her over an explicit video of her circulating online.
Air Vanuatu collapse 'best thing that's ever happened' for industry
Plans to restart the collapsed national airline Air Vanuatu have raised concern among business and tourism leaders who say it shouldn't operate international flights again.
Australia's neighbours 'central to competition with China' for Trump, experts say
Donald Trump has already taken radical new stances on Greenland and the Panama Canal. What do security experts predict he'll do in the Pacific?
Man faces Fijian court over alleged rape of Virgin Airlines crew member
A 24-year-old man faces court in Fiji over the alleged rape and sexual assault of a 21-year-old Melbourne woman in the south Pacific nation.
Man charged over alleged sexual assault of Virgin Airlines crew member in Fiji
A man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of a Virgin Airlines flight crew member during New Year's Eve celebrations in Fiji.
Man charged with rape, sexual assault of Virgin Airlines crew member: Fiji police
The alleged victim, a 21-year-old Melbourne woman, was separated from the rest of her crew during a night out in Martintar, a popular entertainment district in Nadi.
Far from Europe's cruise hotspots, the Pacific grapples with a different question
The Pacific's tourism bodies say cruising looks different since the industry's post-pandemic comeback — and outer islands could be among the winners.