Community • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand‘One of our most trusted leaders’: Tributes flow for a beloved rangatiraThe Pacific community is mourning the passing of Tauraki Rongo Raea, a veteran broadcaster and tireless advocate for Reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 03 Mar
Pacific RegionMiss Cook Islands 2026, reflections of a Pacific Island beauty queenPetra Matina Mataiti’s journey to Miss Pacific Islands 2026 turned a last minute ‘yes’ into a masterclass in resilience, grace, and grit.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 27 Feb
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands activist urges reflection on cultural values amid deep sea mining pushLouisa Castledine says Cook Islanders must decide on whether deep sea mining aligns with their identity and guardianship of the moana, as global powers eye the Pacific seabed.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 04 Nov
Sports • Cook IslandsCook Islands marks historic debut at 2025 Virtus World AthleticsMonths of preparation have built independence and confidence in three athletes with autism as they compete at the inclusive sporting championships.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 10 Oct
Health • Cook IslandsCook Islands diaspora drives mental health initiative for better careDr Sam Manuela and Zarya Poulava are leading an innovative project to translate and adapt mental health screening tools for the Cook Islands.Aaisha KhanWed, 10 Sep
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsSouth Auckland school marks major milestoneMāngere East Primary School celebrates language preservation and cultural connection.Joylene Dymond TiumaluMon, 04 Aug
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsCelebrating Connection and Culture: 2025 Cook Islands Language Week unites NZ communitiesKia Orana! It's Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani and the theme is 'Ātui'tui'ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga - Connect me to the offerings of my people'. PMN NewsSun, 03 Aug
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsPiritau Nga champions cultural heritage through powerful performance With his brother by his side, they transform a family visit into a heartfelt call for cultural awareness.Susnation SetaTue, 06 May
Language & Culture • Cook IslandsPiritau Nga, kua autu aia i te Mire Ura ma te irinaki’anga e kua Rangatira to tatou reo e ta tatou peu.E akakoro’anga ke ua to raua i oki atu ei ki te Ipukarea inara, kua riro atu teia tuatau ei akaari’anga na raua i te puapinga o te re e ta tatou peu.Susnation SetaTue, 06 May
Sports • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New ZealandCook Islands culture shines at NZ Dragon Boat NationalsWalter Tuakana reflects on his debut experience and emphasises the importance of cultural preservation and community engagement to inspire the younger generations.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 29 Apr
