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Election •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands: Main electoral roll open for inspection ahead of 2026 general election

With the election on 12 August, Cook Islands Electoral Office is encouraging all eligible voters to inspect the Main Electoral Roll and ensure their enrolment details are correct.

Melina Etches, Cook Islands NewsThu, 09 Jul

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Tourism is booming but Cook Islands families are still feeling the pinch, hotel boss says

A 50-cent minimum wage rise has been welcomed but Liana Scott says rising power bills, water charges and labour shortages remain the bigger challenge for households and businesses.

Renate RiversThu, 09 Jul

Sports •

Sāmoa •

Fiji •

Tonga •

Cook Islands •

Niue

Pacific power drives Blues to Origin glory

New South Wales stun Queensland 30-12 in front of Pacific leaders to reclaim the State of Origin Shield.

Christine RovoiThu, 09 Jul

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands Unity Party leader says talks with New Zealand could wait until after election

Te Ariki Heather says rebuilding ties with Aotearoa, cutting living costs and boosting local food production will be priorities if his party wins the 12 August vote.

Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 02 Jul

Sports •

Cook Islands

Pacific flyer lights up reshuffled Warriors but injury casts shadow over Cowboys' win

Cook Islands international Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad delivered a four-try masterclass as concern quickly shifts to forward Jackson Ford after a serious-looking injury.

Christine RovoiMon, 22 Jun

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Record visitors shield Cook Islands from global fuel crisis

The Cook Islands prime minister says tourist numbers are keeping the island nation’s finances strong amid the fuel crisis and recession predictions.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 22 Jun

Arts •

Cook Islands •

Tokelau •

Aotearoa New Zealand

What the HBO Max launch could mean for Pacific storytelling

A Pacific screen producer says the arrival of HBO Max in Aotearoa and the wider Pacific is more about whether local creators can tell their own stories.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 17 Jun

Pacific Region •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands: Historic bill could reshape how Ariki titles passed on

The bill recognises customary succession for the Ngamaru Ariki title, marking the first time a tribe can enshrine its traditional leadership rules in law.

Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsTue, 16 Jun

Sports •

Cook Islands •

Tonga

Cook Islands set up Papua New Guinea showdown after historic Tonga win

The hosts are one win away from qualification after a commanding 4-0 victory over Tonga at the 2026 OFC U19 Men's Championship in Rarotonga.

PMN NewsThu, 11 Jun

Sports •

Sāmoa •

Cook Islands

From athlete to mentor: Jared Lutu helping the next generation find their place in sports

The Special Olympics competitor is using his own sporting journey to encourage young people across South Auckland, saying his goal is to “empower” and support tamariki to get involved in sports.

Latonya LoleThu, 11 Jun

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