Stories by Tiana Haxton

This brings the total cases reported since November last year to 250. Audio

The country's inaugural Pride Week - Anuanua Week - was full of colourful activities and events exploring the diversity of LGBTQIA+ communities and their rights across the Pacific. Audio

Drumcliffe, a high-value debt collector specialising in international asset seizure, hired at least two Cook Islands-based lawyers to draft the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023. Audio

The Paediatric Society of Papua New Guinea has renewed calls to end childhood tuberculosis which impacts thousands of young lives in light of world health day.

Aotearoa's Kiingi Tuheitia and the Cook Islands Kaumaiti Nui Tou Ariki have signed a declaration that aims to give to'orā more robust protections that are recognised internationally. Audio

Primary school students from Niue visit New Zealand on a cultural exchange promoting Vagahau Niue.

From the rhythmic beats of Cook Islands drums to the grace and elegance of Siva Samoa, the festival brought together over 200 teams from 69 schools across Aotearoa.

The stage is set for Pasifika to celebrate their cultural identity at Auckland Pasifika Festival this weekend. Audio

Theonila Roka Matbob is calling for the mining giant Rio Tinto to set "concrete commitments for remediation and clean up" of the Panguna mine. Audio

Four candidates, including the wife of the former deputy prime minister, are running in the Penrhyn Island by-election next month.

Fiji's Women and Children's Minister Lynda Tabuya says Pacific island countries need to "strengthen our laws" on online harassment.

A wildlife sanctuary in the Cook Islands is concerned about the native white tern population after high winds due to recent weather events knocked chicks off their perches. Audio

Wellington's Pacific community came together to honour their rich cultural heritage at the Wellington Pasifika Festival over the weekend. Audio

Tropical Cyclone Nat is passing through the Cook Islands with strong winds and heavy swell warnings in place for the southern group of islands.

Prime Minister Mark Brown said the opening of the airport in 1974 marked the beginning of a new age of prosperity and development for the island nation.

Over 6,000 people registered to cast their votes in eight constituencies in the country. Polls will close 4pm, local time.

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