Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands govt urged to act as New Zealand funding freeze drags onOpposition leader Tina Browne says the government must now deliver a clear plan to restore funding and rebuild trust.Talaia Mika, Cook Islands NewsThu, 26 Mar
Sports • Cook Islands • Sāmoa • TongaSuper Rugby Pacific: Latu set for debut as Moana brace for Highlanders clashMoana Pasifika prepare for Friday night’s showdown in Auckland, with Paula Latu in line for his first Super Rugby Pacific appearance, as the team adjusts to major coaching news.PMN NewsThu, 26 Mar
Politics • Tuvalu • Cook Islands • NiueTwo Pacific leaders, two very different relationships with NZ Tuvalu is pushing to deepen its ties with Wellington, while the Cook Islands faces unresolved tensions as NZ prepares to host Pacific leaders next year.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 25 Mar
Politics • Cook IslandsCook Islands PM: ‘Our people grow and expand our borders’ amid NZ tensionsMark Brown rolls out new support for Cook Islanders in Aotearoa as he navigates a strained relationship with New Zealand.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 23 Mar
Politics • Cook IslandsAlfred Ngaro's political comeback: The former Pacific minister joins NZ First for 2026 electionAfter leading NewZeal into the 2023 election without success, New Zealand’s first MP of Cook Islands heritage says his party switch is a 'strategic step'.PMN NewsSun, 22 Mar
Opinion • Cook IslandsA fresh start: Cook Islands and New Zealand rebuild trustAfter more than a year of strained ties, leaders from both nations meet again and the focus now is people, partnership, and a shared Pacific future.William Numanga, Political AnalystFri, 20 Mar
Sports • Cook Islands • Sāmoa • TongaJulian Savea back, Joel Lam debuts, Augustine Pulu suspended: Moana Pasifika face big weekMoana Pasifika will host the Crusaders in round six of Super Rugby Pacific as Pulu faces a three-week suspension following last weekend’s high tackle.PMN NewsWed, 18 Mar
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsHelen Clark: The Cook Islands-New Zealand standoff 'concerning but not beyond repair'The former New Zealand Prime Minister urges dialogue after China deal strains ties, warning the rift is already costing the Cook Islands up to NZ$30 million a year.Melina Etches, Cook Islands NewsTue, 17 Mar
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands Prime Minister to visit New Zealand amid lingering diplomatic rift - reportIt's Mark Brown's first major visit since tensions erupted over the China deals as NZ continues to withhold nearly $30m in funding and officials on both sides pursue quiet talks to repair the relationship.Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsWed, 11 Mar
Sports • Sāmoa • Tonga • Cook IslandsThe Polynesian track championships return as Pacific athletes shineMore than 100 Pacific athletes gathered in Auckland as the Polynesian Track and Field Championships returned for the first time in over a decade.PMN NewsTue, 10 Mar
