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A Christian movement advocating for a constitutional amendment to declare the Cook Islands a Christian state is concerned its push will fall short.

A round-up of news from around the region, including the discovery of an empty bullet shell casing on a Fiji Airways flight.

"If it has existed for 50 years, there is no doubt there is value in it," says Tauanu'u Perenise Sitagata Tapu, who performed in the first Polyfest almost five decades ago.

It comes following the release of documents from New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade linking Cook Islands-flagged vessels to international illicit activity.

The initial reaction from Tokelauans to President Donald Trump's tariffs of surprise and laughter has turned to sadness.

"It's exciting and I'm relieved it finally came through."

A $12 billion plan includes spending on "enhance combat capability, including strike capacity". Audio

International film teams are collaborating with Cook Islanders to produce films showcasing their culture and stories, aiming to build digital capacity and share these narratives globally.

Cook Islands has been hit with a 10 per cent basic tariff on all foreign imports by the United States, imposed by President Donald Trump.

Vanuatu's Ifira Black Bird FC will meet Auckland City FC in the first semifinal, while PNG's Hekari United FC will meet New Caledonia's AS Tiga Sport in the second in Honiara on Wednesday.

Analysis - Some of the US's closest friends are rethinking their relationship in the face of isolationism.

While most places named by Donald Trump as targets of increased import tariffs may be unimpressed, some inhabitants of tiny Norfolk Island are overjoyed to be listed. Audio

Dry conditions persist among much of the North Island but relief could be in sight. Grapes, apples and kiwifruit are being picked across Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay.

A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Auckland City FC on song to defend the OFC Men's Champions League title. Football Defending champions Auckland City FC have...

The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".

"We've got all sorts of walks of life, but it's for the community as always."

Intermittent rain does little to deter visitors on the first day of the New Zealand Pasifika community's biggest celebration of the year. Audio

Mark Brown has recently been caught up in a bitter dispute with New Zealand over agreements he signed with China.