Sports • Fiji • Cook Islands • New CaledoniaFiji dominate Cook Islands as New Caledonia hold NZIt was an exciting round of matches at the OFC Under-16 Men's Championship in Honiara, with one team securing their place in the semi-finals.PMN NewsThu, 21 Aug
Environment • Cook IslandsCook Islands confronts critical questions on identity as debate on deep sea mining growsThe Pacific nation holds one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones, with an estimated 6.7 billion tonnes of polymetallic nodules rich in cobalt, manganese, and other rare earth minerals.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsMon, 18 Aug
Politics • Cook Islands • ChinaCook Islands deal focuses on economic progress, not military agenda - China envoyDr Wang Xiaolong says the comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the Cook Islands and China does not involve any military or security implications.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsTue, 12 Aug
Entertainment • Cook IslandsShane Walker: Four PMA nods and the mysterious ‘Stella’With millions of streams, the Cook Islands-Maori artist celebrates 10 years of sobriety, activism, and a surprise gospel nomination.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 11 Aug
Politics • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandDebate unfolds over NZ-Cook Islands tensions and Pacific unemploymentIn a live panel discussion, Cook Islands commentators Angee Nicholas and Richard Pamatatau dissect the recent diplomatic fallout and rising unemployment.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 08 Aug
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsCultural Connections: Young Cook Islanders champion tivaevae craft and language Kyani Vira Utia, a Master of Design graduate, embraces her heritage through the art of tivaevae, creating treasured quilts with her mother. Christine RovoiFri, 08 Aug
Opinion • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: A moment of pride and unity for the Cook IslandsPrime Minister Mark Brown’s 60th anniversary speech reminded me critique is as vital as recognising what unites us as Cook Islanders.William TeriteWed, 06 Aug
Pacific Region • Cook Islands‘Strong as steel and unbreakable’- Cook Islands celebrates 60th anniversaryAs the Cook Islands marked 60 years of self-government, Prime Minister Mark Brown reaffirmed the nation's deep ties with New Zealand.Talaia Mika, Cook Islands NewsWed, 06 Aug
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandCook Islands and New Zealand celebrate 60 years of shared historyGovernor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, Pacific leaders and dignitaries gather in Rarotonga to reflect on the relationship between both nations.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 05 Aug
Opinion • Aotearoa New Zealand • Cook IslandsWill’s Word: 60 years of Cook Islands strength, spirit and historyIt's the 60th anniversary constitution for the Cook Islands - a milestone for our identity, our ancestors and the enduring pride of being Cook Islanders.William TeriteTue, 05 Aug
