Tiana Haxton

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

Forty years after the Hawaiian Wa'a Hōkūle'a's maiden voyage to Aotearoa sparked the renaissance/revival of Polynesian wayfinding, she is once again a classroom at sea.

However, Mark Brown says New Zealand is "having issues" with the state of its own economy as Kiwis "are running away" to Australia.

There is still not enough known about the seafloor to decide if deep sea mining can start in the Cook Islands, government scientist says.

One public health expert described Fiji as a gateway country to other Pacific Islands, warning that, "We could see an increased number of [HIV] cases in New Zealand as well." Audio

According to the World Health Organisation, alcohol consumption in the region is higher than the global average, while tobacco use is one of the most preventable causes of death.

A Cook Islander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force made an emotional return to his tiny island home this month. Audio

Fiji's Joseph Vuicakau and Papua New Guinea's Chris Cobb delivered captivating performances with their powerhouse vocals and heartfelt delivery. Audio

Project Fetu promises to break down barriers to formal qualifications by offering NZQA-recognised training to employees in primary industries. Audio

In a vibrant display of cultural pride, Cook Islanders gave their all on stage at the Te Maeva Nui New Zealand. Audio

Tuvalu is the world's fourth smallest nation, just 26 square kilometres of land scattered across nearly a million square kilometres of ocean.

While most of the world is calling for a two-state solution, Pacific Island countries are going against the tide on the Israel-Palestine issue. Audio

Nauru's president said climate change is more than an environmental crisis - it is a direct threat to the peace, security and survival of the Pacific region.

The PRF is the first Pacific-led, owned, and managed regional climate fund for communities.

Feature - Curated over two years, the exhibition highlights the shared origins and enduring cultural ties of Pacific people.

A Hawaiian navigator-in-training taking part in a four-year voyage of the Pacific Ocean says it is a heavy responsibility knowing her job is to make sure navigation stays both relevant and sacred.

Health officials in the Cook Islands are taking steps to improve the health of the nation's youngest citizens, turning their focus to the critical first 1000 days of a child's life.

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is not surprised at the swell of opposition against the Treaty Principles Bill in Aotearoa.

Mana Castledine kicked her way into the world, weighing only 653 grams and four months premature, after her mum, Louisa, was medevaced to Aotearoa. Audio

A new musical version of Tolkien's epic novels is an all-singing, all-dancing immersion into Middle-earth.

Established in 2016, Tautua Dance Academy quickly gained recognition for its traditional Siva Samoa programs in schools.