Pacific region remains ‘a theatre of peace’: Cook Islands PM

As major geopolitical powers in the world look to strengthen and militarise parts of the Pacific, leaders of the Pacific have urged that ‘this part of the world remain a theatre of peace,’ not a theatre of conflict, says Prime Minister Mark Brown....

Far North soldier Ardyn Prentice leads Army health protection during Cook Islands exercise

Those 30 personnel aren’t just thrown into the tropics and told to get on with it. Prentice is there to protect the health of the soldiers by mitigating potential health hazards in the environment. This involves ensuring water safety through...

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,...

New Zealand enforcer Marata Niukore returns to play for the Cook Islands after missing out on Kiwi selection

One New Zealand Warriors powerhouse Marata Niukore is set to reignite his international career with the Cook Islands, returning to represent the island nation for the first time since 2019. The 29-year-old second rower has been named in the Cook...

'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...

Te Maeva Nui unites Cook Islanders in Aotearoa

In a vibrant display of cultural pride, Cook Islanders gave their all on stage at the Te Maeva Nui New Zealand. Thousands of performers making up ten teams have been preparing for months on end, culminating in two days of energetic performances....

Endurance test looms for triathletes in Cook Islands

RAROTONGA, 07 OCTOBER 2025 (COOK ISLANDS NEWS)—The Cook Islands Triathlon Association (CITAI) is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event, taking place this Saturday, 11 October. Association president Roland...

Cook Islands dance connects cultures at Te Maeva Nui NZ 2025

The world’s largest Cook Islands festival kicks off in Tāmaki Makaurau this Friday, celebrating culture and heritage for everyone, Kūki or not. Modeled on the original festival in Rarotonga, Te Maeva Nui NZ (TMNNZ) engages communities from across...

Star Tigers duo headline injury-depleted Fiji team — Pac Champs squads

New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa have named their star-studded squads for the upcoming Pacific Championships competition. Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones has called on veteran playmaker Kieran Foran, who returns to the squad after announcing his...

Fiji Take Third Place With Penalty Shootout Win Over Cook Islands

Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Fiji and the Cook Islands played out a tense goalless draw in the bronze medal match at the OFC U-19 Womens Championship 2025, with Fiji holding firm to claim third place on penalties. The Young...

Young Kulas edge Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze at OFC U-19 Championship

Young Kulas edge Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze at OFC U-19 Championship The Young Kulas has beaten the Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Tahiti. The match had ended with a nil-all...

Pacific Championships round-up: Huddersfield star faces nervous disciplinary wait as Kiwis edge out Samoa

Huddersfield Giants’ Taane Milne could land a ban, with the tackle that earned him a yellow card in Fiji’s win against the Cook Islands as the Pacific Championships got underway also placed on report. Fiji were already 28-6 to the good early on in...

FULL TIME: Fiji vs Cook Islands – Week 1, 2025

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Political Divide Deepens Over Seabed Mining in the Cook Islands

The Cook Islands should be allowed to “make their own choices” and “have a right to their own future development” in terms of seabed mining, according to former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Deep-sea mining was a subject at a panel...

The captain and two senior officers of the Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S were accused of dragging the anchor on the seabed, damaging five undersea cables

Hōkūleʻa to sail from Cook Islands to New Zealand for the first time in 40 years

Crew members on the Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are gearing up to continue on their Moananuiākea voyage. But this time, they’re taking a route that hasn’t been sailed in 40 years: from the Cook Islands to New Zealand, or...

Sport in brief: October 19, 2025

MEN’S RUGBY LEAGUE: Casey Mclean ran in two tries as New Zealand kick-started the Pacific Cup with a narrow 24-18 win over Samoa in Auckland on Sunday morning. The Samoans will next face Tonga in Brisbane. Saturday’s opening match of the Pacific...

Pacific Resort Hotel Group Wins Multiple Prestigious Titles at 2025 Cook Islands People's Choice and Air New Zealand Tourism Awards

Rarotonga, Cook Islands – [30 September 2025] – Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is proud announce a series of significant wins at the 2025 Cook Islands People’s Choice and Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards, reaffirming its position as...

Stat of the week: the Cook Islands’ trade balance

In December 2024, the Cook Islands recorded a trade deficit of USD -14,954,000, meaning the value of imports far exceeded exports. The biggest import category was prepared foodstuffs, beverages, spirits and tobacco, totalling USD...