Business • Cook IslandsCook Islands govt eyes working holiday to fill jobs in tourism sectorThe proposed 12-month scheme would give young overseas travellers a faster route into seasonal hospitality work amid protections for locals.Shalveen Chand, Cook Islands NewsTue, 10 Nov
Sports • Cook IslandsTuka Tisam reflects on Cook Islands’ youth's football milestone Head Coach Tuka Tisam explains how specific goals and mental composure carried his squad from five straight losses to a landmark victory.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 04 Nov
Sports • Sāmoa • Fiji • Tonga • Cook IslandsTuioti leads Pacific swimming results at Youth Olympic GamesThe 17-year-old becomes the only Pacific athlete in the men’s 200m backstroke final, with other Pacific swimmers featuring across the opening events.Latonya LoleTue, 03 Nov
Election • Cook Islands • AustraliaRecord overseas enrolments as Pacific voters and visitors cast ballots from abroadAbout 126,000 overseas voters are enrolled, and Pacific voters abroad say their votes really matter. Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 30 Oct
Sports • Cook Islands ‘It kind of breaks my heart’: Kiwis run riot after Cook Islands’ brave startBoth the Cook Islands and Kiwis came into their Christchurch encounter off Round One losses, but it was the home side who bounced back in epic fashion. Latonya LoleSun, 25 Oct
Sports • Cook IslandsFull-circle homecoming as Isaako joins Kiwis' historic RLWC clash against Cook Islands A return to his grassroots club marks an emotional milestone for the NRL star as international rugby league lands in Christchurch. Brooke FonotiTue, 20 Oct
Sports • Cook IslandsFiji Bati blitz sets up Kangaroos blockbuster as Breakers fall shortThe Fijians kicked off their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a dominant seven-try blowout while the Breakers suffer a six-point defeat to Tasmania.PMN NewsMon, 19 Oct
Environment • Cook Islands‘Calm before the storm’: Cook Islands official recounts cyclone’s arrival in RarotongaAs the category 2 storm tracks south, local leaders report Aitutaki has emerged relatively unscathed despite heavy lagoon surges, power cuts, and coastal warnings.PMN NewsMon, 19 Oct
Environment • Cook IslandsCyclone Wati intensifies as system tracks south of the Cook Islands towards open watersCommunities have been urged to prepare immediately with 140km/h gale-force gusts and interactive shelter maps activated nationwide.PMN NewsSun, 18 Oct
Environment • Cook IslandsCook Islands batten down as Tropical Depression threatens Category 1 upgradeA full cyclone warning is in force for Suwarrow with damaging gales expected tonight, while emergency alerts spread south toward Palmerston and Aitutaki.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsFri, 16 Oct
