Tiana Haxton

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

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.