Politics • Cook IslandsUS ambassador rejects military base claims over Penrhyn wharfJared Novelly says Washington is not discussing a military base at Tongareva amid calls for the long-awaited wharf to create opportunities for locals.PMN NewsFri, 25 Sep
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • Aotearoa New Zealand‘We’re so blessed’: Penrhyn community welcomes NZDF crewsOver 50 personnel from the NZDF is working alongside locals on school, health, water and maritime projects on the remote Cook Islands atoll.Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 21 Sep
Community • Cook IslandsRarotonga school Apii Nikao makes it three straight at Auckland youth sports campThe annual trip is giving Cook Islands tamariki a chance to try new sports, build confidence and connect with youth in Aotearoa.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 17 Sep
Politics • Cook IslandsCook Islands port deal puts focus on military use of infrastructure in the Pacific - law expertAl Gillespie says ports, airports and wharves can take on a military role as outside powers compete for a stronger foothold in the Pacific.PMN NewsThu, 17 Sep
Environment • Kiribati • Tuvalu • Cook Islands • TongaPacific climate plans may be built on the wrong picture of rising sea levels, experts sayMonitors warn satellite data is underestimating how exposed low-lying islands are to sea-level rise as the UN says the world is on track to overshoot the 1.5°C warming limit.Christine RovoiThu, 10 Sep
Community • Cook Islands‘For the whole Pacific’: Henry-Anguna is Miss World Oceania 2026Miss Cook Islands has dedicated her win to her late father and young girls across the Pacific.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 07 Sep
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsUS and NZ put over $100 million into Cook Islands port upgradeWellington will implement the project as Washington deepens its ties to Rarotonga amid growing competition for influence and critical minerals.PMN NewsTue, 01 Sep
Politics • Cook IslandsCook Islands PM cautious as Pacific warned of seabed mining legal risksMark Brown says a strong election mandate will not mean a rush to deep sea extraction as a new report warns Pacific governments could face costly legal claims if they later change course.PMN NewsTue, 01 Sep
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
