Community • Cook IslandsAitutaki’s young ‘superstar’ goes viral sharing language, culture and identityBorn the first Filipino child on a remote island in the Cook Islands, nine-year-old Manuia is using social media to celebrate Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 13 Apr
Opinion • Cook Islands • China • Aotearoa New ZealandResetting trust in the Pacific, not redrawing the lines of powerCook Islands-NZ security deal marks a necessary reset but framing it as a win over China risks missing the point, writes political analyst William Numanga.William Numanga, Political AnalystSat, 11 Apr
Politics • Cook IslandsCook Islands leader defends China deal as NZ agreement tightens Pacific security tiesMark Brown is standing by his government’s agreement with China but admits mistakes in communication as a new security pact reshapes regional expectations around transparency.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 10 Apr
Politics • Cook IslandsFunding Restored: New Zealand and Cook Islands reset ties with new security dealAfter months of strain, a new defence pact sets clearer rules on security and consultation, and sees New Zealand resume its position as the Cook Islands’ primary security partner.'Alakihihifo Vailala in RarotongaThu, 02 Apr
Politics • Cook IslandsNZ Foreign Minister in Cook Islands for talks as ties under strainWinston Peters arrives in Rarotonga to meet Mark Brown, as an agreement is expected Thursday amid tension over Cook Islands’ China engagement.'Alakihihifo Vailala in RarotongaWed, 01 Apr
Opinion • Cook IslandsWill's Word: Is NZ finally getting somewhere with the Cook Islands story? With Winston Peters heading to Rarotonga, there are signs the drawn-out saga could be moving towards something real.William TeriteWed, 01 Apr
Sports • Vanuatu • Tonga • Cook Islands • American SāmoaVanuatu book place in OFC U16 finals as hosts Tonga sign off with first win of the tournamentVanuatu fight back to secure qualification for the men’s championship in PNG, while the home fans celebrated Tonga's victory to close their campaign.PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar
Sports • Vanuatu • Cook Islands • Tonga • American SāmoaVanuatu hit 20 as Cook Islands set up decisive U16 OFC men's clashA record-equalling win for Vanuatu and a composed victory for Cook Islands have set the stage for a winner-takes-all clash in Tonga.PMN NewsSun, 29 Mar
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands govt urged to act as New Zealand funding freeze drags onOpposition leader Tina Browne says the government must now deliver a clear plan to restore funding and rebuild trust.Talaia Mika, Cook Islands NewsThu, 26 Mar
Sports • Cook Islands • Sāmoa • TongaSuper Rugby Pacific: Latu set for debut as Moana brace for Highlanders clashMoana Pasifika prepare for Friday night’s showdown in Auckland, with Paula Latu in line for his first Super Rugby Pacific appearance, as the team adjusts to major coaching news.PMN NewsThu, 26 Mar
