Politics • Cook IslandsNZ Foreign Minister in Cook Islands for talks as ties under strainWinston Peters arrives in Rarotonga to meet Mark Brown, as an agreement is expected Thursday amid tension over Cook Islands’ China engagement.'Alakihihifo Vailala in RarotongaWed, 01 Apr
Opinion • Cook IslandsWill's Word: Is NZ finally getting somewhere with the Cook Islands story? With Winston Peters heading to Rarotonga, there are signs the drawn-out saga could be moving towards something real.William TeriteWed, 01 Apr
Sports • Vanuatu • Tonga • Cook Islands • American SāmoaVanuatu book place in OFC U16 finals as hosts Tonga sign off with first win of the tournamentVanuatu fight back to secure qualification for the men’s championship in PNG, while the home fans celebrated Tonga's victory to close their campaign.PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar
Sports • Vanuatu • Cook Islands • Tonga • American SāmoaVanuatu hit 20 as Cook Islands set up decisive U16 OFC men's clashA record-equalling win for Vanuatu and a composed victory for Cook Islands have set the stage for a winner-takes-all clash in Tonga.PMN NewsSun, 29 Mar
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
