Community • Cook Islands‘When I see something that needs to be done, I just go and do it’ - ChingFrom teaching Pacific languages in schools to helping the homeless, Reverend Tapita Taia Ching’s quiet work has earned her a King’s Service Medal.Renate RiversSun, 07 Jun
Sports • Tonga • Cook Islands'Pasifika Rugby can't be ignored': Cook Islands and Tonga make case for Kanaloa takeoverPacific rugby leaders say professional pathways, local development and Pacific-led decision-making must be protected as support grows for Kanaloa Rugby's bid to take over Moana Pasifika.Christine RovoiTue, 02 Jun
Business • Cook IslandsPacific executive leads Tower’s push into artificial intelligenceAs Chief Operations Officer, Michael Skeens steps into a senior role, shaping how the company adapts to fast-growing technology.PMN NewsThu, 28 May
Arts • Cook IslandsFrom the Waikato to Rarotonga: Small-town dancers ready for Cook Islands’ biggest stageThree rangatahi say they’re proud to represent Kirikiriroa and Tokoroa at Te Mire Ura Nui for the title of International Dancer of the Year.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 27 May
Sports • Sāmoa • Tonga • Cook Islands • NiuePacific rugby unions back Kanaloa bid as Moana Pasifika future hangs in the balanceKanaloa Rugby chief executive Tracy Atiga says Sāmoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue rugby unions have formally backed the group’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika amid the club’s liquidation.Christine RovoiWed, 27 May
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • ChinaCook Islands prime minister to attend inauguration of new vessel in ChinaMark Brown will travel to China next week for the launch of the MV Tuitui Moana, a new vessel designed to improve transport links between Rarotonga and the outer islands.PMN NewsThu, 21 May
Sports • Cook Islands • Fiji • SāmoaPacific swimmers shine as Oceania Champs signals growing shiftThe islands have delivered standout performances in Suva with medals, personal bests, and breakthrough moments.PMN NewsThu, 14 May
Arts • Cook IslandsThe Kūki Tenor: Ridge Ponini takes the Cook Islands to London stageA “boy from Nikao” is making history as the first Cook Islands-born and raised professional tenor to break into the global classical music scene.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 12 May
Sports • Vanuatu • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • Cook IslandsPacific sets the tone and makes early moves in cricket's T20 World Cup qualifier in JapanFiji and Vanuatu kicked off the latest round of action in the ICC Men’s T20WC East Asia-Pacific qualifier with a tight contest while PNG, Sāmoa and Cook Islands add to a lively first round of Pacific cricket.PMN NewsSun, 10 May
Education • Cook Islands • Sāmoa‘You can absolutely do it’: Cook Islands pilot on path to aviation historyAt 23, Isabel Drollett Macdonald takes historic step towards becoming Air Rarotonga’s first female pilot.Renate RiversFri, 08 May
