Tiana Haxton

The Cook Islands is now better equipped to monitor and manage water quality with new equipment donated by the United States.

Musician Fonotī Pati Umaga breaks stigmas to bring his story to the stage at the Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival.

Backflipping their way across the stage, testing the limits of balance on stilts and tightrope, swinging from silks and their own hair, the Fijian Flying Circus left New Zealand crowds in awe.

A new football coaching programme at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility is offering inmates "a second chance" in life.

All eight teams will be in action for the third round of the OFC Pro League which begins on Saturday.

The 23-year-old, of Niuean and New Zealand heritage, is a midfielder for South Island United playing in the OFC Pro League.

Wellington Pasifika Festival, a major gathering for Pacific communities in Aotearoa's capital, celebrates culture, language and belonging.

"Cook Islands Māori is on the trajectory to becoming an extinct language." Audio

New Zealanders returning from tropical getaways in the Cook Islands are arriving home carrying the dengue virus, prompting local authorities to warn travellers to remain extra vigilant. Audio

Round two of the OFC Pro League kicks off this weekend in Papua New Guinea and teams are already arriving into Port Moresby. Audio

Auckland FC is on a winning streak while rain interferes with OFC Pro League.

Vanuatu United's William Cardona struck in the final minute to level the score against Bula FC.

The new professional Oceania Football League launches with its first game ever, in Auckland, with players and coaches hopeful it will provide more competition and talent development.

Lars Hopp said team morale remains optimistic despite his shock resignation just days out from the opening round.

Eight teams from across Oceania are vying to become champions of the Pacific.

"It's bringing the families together of all ages from grandkids right up to the oldest."

Officials warned that Niue residents who have independently registered with the ManageMyHealth app could be affected.

With a parade and vigil taking place in Port Vila on Wednesday, people are gathering to reflect on what was lost, what was learned and what still lies ahead.

For more than eight decades, the service of over 80 Cook Islanders who served during World War II went untold and unrecognised. Audio

Young Cook Islanders across New Zealand are being encouraged to step forward to reconnect and take ownership of their language and cultural identity. Audio

CIVICUS is calling on these countries "to establish national human rights institutions as soon as possible". Audio

The Matson Vaka Eiva wrapped up over the weekend with paddlers from around the world celebrating camaraderie amongst competition.

Feature - Eleven-year-old Bruce Satchell is proud to hail from seven different cultures.

Over 700 paddlers from around the world are in Rarotonga this week to compete in the biggest week of paddling on the Cook Islands sporting calendar. Audio

The Cook Islands government says it is working to stabilise its strained relationship with New Zealand, but not at the cost of its independence. Audio