This Airline Is Making It Easier (and Cheaper) to Visit the Cook Islands in 2026

Air Tahiti Nui is making it easier than ever to get to paradise for less with new discounted vacation packages to the Cook Islands. The packages, which must be booked by Oct. 21, are valid for travel between Jan. 16 and May 31, 2026, an airline...

NRL experience and new additions boost Cook Islands confidence

The Cook Islands Aitu have expressed confidence following the inclusion of NRL players and new additions for tomorrow's Pacific Championships men's opener against the Fiji Bati at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Aitu's...

Predicted team lists for Pacific Championships Week 2

The second week of the Pacific Championships will play out in Port Moresby and Brisbane as four nations lock horns. Papua New Guinea had the bye in the opening round of the Pacific Bowl, but will be eager to make a strong impression when they take...

Kamikamica takes commandas youthful Fiji Bati dominate Bowl opener

FIJI Bati captain Tui Kamikamica says the team’s blend of youth and experience is energising camp after their 44-24 win over the Cook Islands Aitu in the Pacific Bowl Championships opener at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. The...

Vinaka, Bula

FIJI Bati fullback Jahream Bula delivered a blistering performance on Saturday, crossing for four tries to lead his side to a commanding 44-24 win over the Cook Islands Aitu in their Pacific Bowl Championship opener at the Santos National Football...

Brendan Piakura embraces Cook Islands return after premiership glory

Brendan Piakuru in training session with the Cook Islands Aitu in Port Moresby (Image: Supplied) Fresh off a historic NRL Premiership win with the Brisbane Broncos, Brendan Piakura is set to pull on the Cook Islands jersey once again in an...

Premiership winner Brendan Piakura ready for Cook Islands return in PNG

Brisbane Broncos premiership-winning forward Brendan Piakura has arrived in Papua New Guinea, switching his focus from NRL glory to international duty with the Cook Islands team for the Pacific Championships. Fresh off the back of the Broncos'...

PNG NRL academy talents shine in PM’s XIII matches

A RECORD number of players from the Australian government-supported PNG NRL Academy programme were included in the recent Prime Minister’s XIII rugby league matches against Australia. Their participation highlighted the success of the pathway in...

Supreme Court upholds life sentence for teen Tyson-Tainui Rukuwai Te Tomo who killed gang rival

Thompson took the gun off him, pointed it at him and pulled the trigger. Te Tomo went into the house and grabbed a .22 calibre rifle, fired a shot into the air. He was having trouble reloading the weapon when Thompson’s associate started chasing...

‘Faceless Eel’ Filmed 13,000 Feet Beneath the Ocean Off the Cook Islands

Smile! Photo: YouTube//Screenshot The ocean is an endlessly fascinating place. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of what’s down there, and there is some serious weirdness. Take, for example, the faceless eel researchers with the E/V...

‘Job Done And More’ – NZDF Winds Up Exercise Tropic Twilight In Cook Islands

Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force Funded by the MFAT, this years exercise involves more than 30 personnel from the New Zealand Armys 25 Engineer Support Squadron, 2 Engineer Regiment supported by a medical team and troops from Australia,...

Cook Islands PM Brown welcomes United States’ increasing engagements in the Pacific

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the United States’ increasing involvement in the Pacific. Brown, who is also the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, made the comments in the U.S-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue in Port...

Cook Islands marks historic debut at 2025 Virtus World Athletics

The Cook Islands is marking a momentous milestone in inclusive sport, with its first-ever team to compete at the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships in Brisbane, Australia. The moment represents more than just athletic achievement; it is a...

$13m star’s stunning role switch; Tiger’s huge response to exit rumour — Pac Champs Talking Pts

The first week of the Pacific Championships has come and gone — but it made a splash. Fiji ran riot early against the Cook Islands, who rallied back in the second half to lose 44-24 at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. Then on Sunday...

5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival raises awareness of human rights

20 October 2025 Suva, Fiji – Over 3,000 people across the Pacific are seeing human rights in a new light thanks to the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival’s powerful regional screenings. This year’s festival, on the themes of ‘Loss, Damage,...

'Five live chances': League's big reward for new world order

Sunday afternoon's Pacific Championships thriller between New Zealand and Samoa had some of the game's all-time greats in Billy Slater and Andrew Johns salivating at the Nine commentary desk - but the truth is, the best is yet to come. Ben...

Cook Islands confirm squad for Pacific Championships

The Cook Islands have confirmed their squad for the Pacific Championships, with a number of NRL-contracted players to lead the way. Sharks star centre KL Iro, who is also eligible for other nations, is unarguably the biggest star who will run out...

Super League stars past and present named in Cook Islands squad for Pacific Championships

Former Hull KR man Brad Takairangi will captain the Cook Islands in this autumn’s Pacific Championships, with Salford Red Devils star Esan Marsters also included in Karmichael Hunt’s 20-man squad. Now 36, Takairangi made his debut for the Kuki’s...

2050 strategy to be endorsed in the Cook Islands, Tonga to be the next host for PIF Leaders Meeting

The implementation plan for the 2050 strategy is being finalised and will be endorsed by Forum leaders during their convening in the Cook Islands next month. Pacific Islands Forum Director of Governance and Engagement, Sione Tekiteki said the 52nd...

Iro, Piakura, Niukore spearhead Cook Islands squad

Cook Islands have named their squad for the 2025 Pacific Bowl with premiership winner Brendan Piakura, Sharks star KL Iro and Warriors hardman Marata Niukore headlining a powerful outfit. Piakura played three Test matches for Cook Islands in 2022...