Government officials in New Zealand are investigating the first sinking of a naval ship since World War II. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Over the next 30 years, the Pacific Island region will experience at least 6 inches of sea level rise, according to a recent study by NASA. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

An estimated 600,000 people — nearly half of East Timor's population — packed a seaside park on Tuesday for a Mass with Pope Francis. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Pope Francis is currently on a 12-day Asia Pacific tour that is expected to highlight environmental threats, emphasize interfaith dialogue and reinforce the importance of Asia for the Catholic Church. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The head of the United Nations said many Pacific Islands are in "grave danger" from rising sea levels. He told a gathering of regional leaders that the world must "answer the SOS before it is too late." HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The CEO of Tesla has been invited to attend the annual Pacific Island Leaders meeting next week in Tonga. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The battle for survival with endangered species is a challenging one. But in the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia, there's a success story. HPR's Derrick Malama has details in the Pacific News Minute.

The United States has officially opened an embassy in Vanuatu. It's part of an ongoing effort to counter China's influence in the strategically important South Pacific. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Some of the world’s best surfers are in Tahiti to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which begin on Saturday. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Vanuatu’s prime minister has visited a Chinese company to look at surveillance technology used to enhance policing and reduce criminal activity. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.