Pacific Region • Cook Islands ’Once those people are gone, that knowledge is gone forever’Academic Debi Futter-Puati says a new certificate programme aims to revitalise Cook Islands heritage.Susnation SetaFri, 21 Feb
Politics • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandNZ ‘in the dark’ over agreements between Cook Islands and ChinaNew Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister says the government-to-government relationship with Rarotonga needs a ‘reset’. PMN NewsWed, 19 Feb
Politics • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand • ChinaDouble standard? NZ criticises Cook Islands' China deal while backing US tiesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon dismisses notions of a double standard over New Zealand’s criticism of Cook Islands ties with China while backing closer relations with the United States.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 19 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand • China‘People feel blindsided’: Te Pāti Māori co-leader backs Cook Islands protestPrime Minister Mark Brown defends a China pact, but protesters - including Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer - say it risks key interests and lacks transparency.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 19 Feb
Opinion • Cook IslandsWill’s Word: Where’s the transparency around Cook Islands-China deal?With vague commitments on the "blue economy," seafood exports, and seabed minerals, what has the Cook Islands really signed up for?William TeriteWed, 19 Feb
Politics • Cook Islands • ChinaProceedings underway in NZ following Cook Islands-China agreementRecent developments related to the China-Cook Islands deal indicate that Beijing will support Rarotonga in expanding its membership in international organisations. 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 18 Feb
Politics • Cook Islands • China‘Nothing to worry about’: Prime Minister Brown on China agreementThe Cook Islands PM returns home pledging to publish the joint action plan with China, adamant NZ has nothing to be concerned about, the Cook Islands News reports.Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsMon, 17 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandUncertainty as Cook Islands PM returns from China deal As the Cook Islands awaits full disclosure of a new deal with China, Opposition MP Teariki Heather warns of public frustration and a nervous wait for answers.Khalia StrongMon, 17 Feb
Business • Cook IslandsDesign business harnesses Pacific creativityCook Island Māori designer Alan White discusses perseverance in business, the fears around AI and artists, work-life balance and how Pacific entrepreneurs can thrive.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 17 Feb
Politics • Cook Islands‘Serious questions’: Cook Islands opposition challenges China partnershipTina Browne is demanding transparency amid concerns over the impact on longstanding ties with New Zealand, the Cook Islands News reports.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsSun, 16 Feb
