Stories by Tiana Haxton

Cooks Islands tourism figures for 2023 have exceeded the industry's expectations and the national tourist office says "future proofing" the sector needs to be a priority.

Facial recognition software is being used to track turtle movements in the Cook Islands.

The Paws and Claws Cat Sanctuary started up a 'cuddles and hugs' day on Sundays to encourage the community to learn more about cats and how to properly care for them.

A 560-metre plain grey seawall has been transformed into the longest mural in the South Pacific.

A mixed Oceania V6 paddling team has won the grueling 36-kilometer Round Rarotonga race over the weekend.

Pasifika actors dominate the big screen in Taika Waititi's latest film, 'Next Goal Wins'.

Over 5000 people have signed a petition demanding rearrests of six tourists after a brutal bar brawl landed two local nightclub employees in hospital with stab wounds in Rarotonga.

500 indigenous Papua New Guinea businesses will be in the spotlight this week, with the country hosting this year's World Indigenous Business Forum in Port Moresby.

Auckland's Victoria Park was painted red and blue as hundreds of league supporters came together in full force for Toa Samoa Fan Day on Tuesday. Audio

Melanesians all across Aotearoa are coming together in Auckland this weekend to celebrate their unique cultural heritage.

Community pride of Fijian culture has been showcased at the annual Fiji Day Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand over the weekend.

Some of the hundreds of Pacific Islanders caught up in the conflict in Israel are beginning their journeys home.

The creators of a first-of-its-kind Polynesian anime series have chosen to use the Japanese animation style to explore the voyaging legends of the Pacific.

West Auckland Arts Centre provides 'home away from home' for Pacific Islanders. Audio

"Our language is very important because it's our identity; that's part of our culture," says Tuvaluan community member Anita Molotoi. Audio

The New Zealand Cook Island community came together over the past weekend to celebrate their culture, with the Te Maeva Nui Festival.

The biggest cultural event on the Cook Island's calendar, Te Maeva Nui, will be celebrated in Auckland this weekend.

The National Library of New Zealand is hoping to connect Pasifika youth to their Polynesian voyaging history with the launch of an interactive education program. Audio