Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands activist urges reflection on cultural values amid deep sea mining pushLouisa Castledine says Cook Islanders must decide on whether deep sea mining aligns with their identity and guardianship of the moana, as global powers eye the Pacific seabed.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 04 Nov
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsHenry-Anguna crowned Miss Cook Islands 2025Dedicating her win to her late father, she will represent the nation at the Miss World 2026.Melina Etches, Cook Islands NewsTue, 04 Nov
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandIconic Polynesian canoes set sail for Aotearoa, 40 years after historic voyageHōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are sailing from Rarotonga to Waitangi, using traditional navigation by stars, ocean swells, and bird movements to retrace their first journey to New Zealand.Samson SamasoniFri, 24 Oct
Sports • Papua New Guinea • Cook Islands • Tonga • SāmoaKumuls aim to shake up Pacific ChampionshipsA full-strength PNG side's set to make a powerful statement against the Cook Islands this weekend.Christine RovoiTue, 21 Oct
Sports • Cook IslandsCook Islands marks historic debut at 2025 Virtus World AthleticsMonths of preparation have built independence and confidence in three athletes with autism as they compete at the inclusive sporting championships.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 10 Oct
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsCook Islands dance connects cultures at Te Maeva Nui NZ 2025The festival draws in dancers of Māori, Tongan, Sāmoan and Niuean descent - finding connection, confidence, and pride with Oire Vaipae.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 03 Oct
Language & Culture • Cook Islands'Festival for the people': Te Maeva Nui Aotearoa returns in full gloryTwo days of culture, cuisine, and community mark the premier Cook Islands showcase, now live-streamed for the first time via Whakaata Māori.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 02 Oct
Sports • Cook Islands • Fiji • Sāmoa • TongaFiji and Cook Islands dominate Netball World Youth Cup openersSāmoa secure their first win on day three as the Tongans are still hunting for a victory.Christine RovoiTue, 23 Sep
Arts • Cook IslandsCook Islands model inspires Pacific youth as the Face of Fusion 2026Teokotai Tupou not only embodies Pasifika excellence in fashion but also serves as a beacon of hope for young people across the region.Joylene Dymond TiumaluTue, 16 Sep
Health • Cook IslandsCook Islands diaspora drives mental health initiative for better careDr Sam Manuela and Zarya Poulava are leading an innovative project to translate and adapt mental health screening tools for the Cook Islands.Aaisha KhanWed, 10 Sep
