Politics • Niue • Tokelau • Cook IslandsCook Islands, Niue and Tokelau leaders meet Luxon for historic Realm talks in NZNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hails the Realm leaders’ meeting as an “incredible moment”, highlighting their deep constitutional and cultural ties.PMN NewsFri, 28 Aug
Election • Cook IslandsMark Brown set for Cook Islands majority after election winThe Cook Islands Party has secured a fifth term and could command 19 of Parliament’s 24 seats, giving the Prime Minister a powerful mandate.Christine RovoiThu, 27 Aug
Election • Cook IslandsCook Islands Election: Four seats remain in final count showdownTwelve seats have been confirmed after the final count, with Rakahanga, Pukapuka-Nassau, Ngatangiia and Matavera still to be decided.Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsWed, 26 Aug
Business • Fiji • Cook Islands • Solomon IslandsFiji's tourism tax puts Pacific air links under pressure, experts warnA five per cent levy is being criticised by travel groups as airlines and destinations face pressure to keep travellers moving across the Pacific.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
Law & Order • Cook Islands26kg of suspected cocaine washes up on Cook Islands reefA Mitiaro fisherman has alerted police after finding 19 packages of suspected cocaine tied to coral, as authorities investigate where the drugs came from.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsMon, 24 Aug
Election • Cook IslandsCook Islands Election: Democratic Party leader vows honest review after wipeoutTina Pupuke-Browne says the party must learn from its worst election result, but two Democratic candidates remain in tight races as declaration votes are counted.Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsWed, 19 Aug
Business • Cook IslandsWinston Peters points to Cook Islands as Pacific aviation model amid airline crisisNew Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister says the Cook Islands shows Pacific airlines can succeed, as carriers across the region face rising fuel costs and financial pressure.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Aug
Election • Cook IslandsCook Islands election gives Brown powerful majority as Mangaia MPs join governmentThree independents are joining the Cook Islands Party, giving Mark Brown's government a commanding majority and leaving a weakened opposition with a tougher fight to hold it to account.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Aug
Election • Cook IslandsCook Islands opposition looks to unite as Mark Brown’s party takes general election leadMark Brown’s Cook Islands Party is one seat short of a majority, while opposition leaders say they must join forces or risk another four years on the sidelines.Khalia StrongSun, 16 Aug
Election • Cook IslandsRarotonga could decide who governs after poll signals tight election The Cook Islands Party has the edge but a rise in support for the United Party in the capital could make Thursday’s result harder to call. Khalia StrongThu, 13 Aug
