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Election •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands general election race goes big on billboards in 2026 as candidates vie for votes

With less than a month until polling day, sign-makers are working long hours to keep up with demand as candidates spend thousands on billboards to stand out in an increasingly competitive campaign.

Teitimoana Tairi, Cook Islands NewsMon, 20 Jul

Community •

Cook Islands

‘Come to our level’: Young Cook Islander calls on leaders to reconnect with youth

Ezekiel Tatuava-Enjoy says the future of the country’s culture depends on stronger connections between leaders and the next generation.

Maeva Moelagi Becerra-JacksonFri, 17 Jul

Election •

Cook Islands

First Cook Islands election seat decided before a vote is cast

Independent MP Agnes Helen Armstrong has secured the Ivirua seat unopposed, leaving 62 candidates to contest the remaining 23 seats.

PMN NewsWed, 15 Jul

Politics •

Cook Islands

'We're opening the door': Young Cook Islanders call for new generation of leaders

First-time candidate Sammy Mataroa and returning hopeful Davina Hosking Ashford say this election is about more than winning seats. It's about inspiring more young Cook Islanders to step into leadership.

Teitimoana Tairi, Cook Islands NewsTue, 14 Jul

Election •

Cook Islands

Cook Islands Party confident as election nominations close

With nominations closing, the campaign is gathering pace as parties unveil candidates and make their pitch to voters ahead of the 12 August poll.

Melina Etches, Cook Islands NewsMon, 13 Jul

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

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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

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