Community • Niue • Sāmoa • Cook IslandsPacific leaders humbled by recognition in New Year 2026 HonoursEight Pacific community leaders across New Zealand have been recognised for their service to education, disability advocacy, sport, faith, culture, language revitalisation, and social justice.PMN NewsThu, 29 Jan
Environment • Cook Islands • SāmoaFrom Ōtara in NZ to Antarctica: Pasifika youth sail on a life-changing expeditionThree young people from Aotearoa are taking their cultures, communities, and dreams to the world’s coldest continent to inspire the next generation of explorers.Khalia StrongFri, 23 Jan
Politics • Cook IslandsPacific voters not guaranteed Labour support - commentatorRichard Pamatatau says changing socio-economic realities and a growing Pacific middle class are reshaping voting patterns and opportunities.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 20 Jan
Summer • Cook Islands • Fiji • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaPacific adventures lead Kiwi summer travel plans, new data showsNew Zealanders are booking both nearby Pacific escapes and dynamic city breaks, with strong demand for short-haul trips across Asia-Pacific.Christine RovoiFri, 02 Jan
Community • Aotearoa New Zealand • Cook IslandsNew Year Honours: Jade Farrar builds unified vision for life without barriersThe Pacific disability advocate has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2026 New Year Honours list.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 01 Jan
Health • Sāmoa • Cook IslandsThe phone call that changed everything: Social worker’s new life after kidney transplantAfter nearly a decade on dialysis, Faálaeo Feliuai received a life-saving kidney transplant that has given her energy, independence, and a new lease on life.Khalia StrongThu, 18 Dec
Sports • American Sāmoa • Cook IslandsAmerican Sāmoa crush Cook Islands to reach round two of FIFA World Cup women's qualifierThree goals in the first half set up a dominant performance, securing back-to-back international wins for the first time.PMN NewsTue, 02 Dec
Sports • American Sāmoa • Cook IslandsAmerican Sāmoa make history as Cook Islands XI set up high-stakes FIFA World Cup playoffAmerican Sāmoa end a 27-year wait for a Women’s WC qualifying win, book a Tuesday showdown with the Cook Islands in Rarotonga with the winner advancing to next year’s tournament in Honiara.PMN NewsSun, 30 Nov
Sports • Cook IslandsPacific Island teams chase historic first as FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers beginsNo Pacific Island nation has ever reached the global tournament and this week four teams begin their long bid to change that, starting with a high-stakes knock-out round in the Cook Islands.Latonya LoleThu, 27 Nov
Sports • Cook IslandsHundreds of paddlers descend on Rarotonga for Vaka Eiva festivalOver 700 competitors from around the world will compete in the Matson Vaka Eiva - the biggest week of paddling on the Cook Islands sporting calendar.Tiana Haxton, RNZ PacificWed, 26 Nov
