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New funding to open sporting pathways for Cook Islands children with autism
Apr. 8, 2026

New funding to open sporting pathways for Cook Islands children with autism

Public Broadcaster RNZ |
Owner: New Zealand Government

RNZ

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government
Year Founded 1995
Website www.rnz.co.nz
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country New Zealand

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New Zealand signs Cook Islands agreement to counter China deal
Apr. 4, 2026

New Zealand signs Cook Islands agreement to counter China deal

Neutral Talanoa 'O Tonga |
Owner: Kalafi Moala

Talanoa 'O Tonga

Neutral
Owned By Kalafi Moala
Year Founded 2021
Website talanoaotonga.to
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Tonga,
Owner Country Tonga

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NZ, Cook Islands ink defense deal
Apr. 3, 2026

NZ, Cook Islands ink defense deal

Neutral Taipei Times |
Owner: Lin Family

Taipei Times

Neutral
Owned By Lin Family through The Liberty Times Group
Year Founded 1999
Website www.taipeitimes.com
Domain Registration Year 1998
Access Type open
Publication Location Taiwan, Taipei City
Owner Country Taiwan

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Apr. 3, 2026

New Zealand, Cook Islands sign defence pact

Right-wing The Pioneer |
Owner: Mitra-Ganguly Family

The Pioneer

Right-wing
Owned By Mitra-Ganguly Family through CMYK Printech Ltd.
Year Founded 1895
Website https://www.dailypioneer.com/
Domain Registration Year 1999
Access Type open
Publication Location India, Noida
Owner Country India

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New Zealand security declaration with Cook Islands puts ‘massive limitations’ on China pacts, foreign minister says
Apr. 3, 2026

New Zealand security declaration with Cook Islands puts ‘massive limitations’ on China pacts, foreign minister says

Neutral Papua New Guinea Post Courier |
Owner: Murdoch Family

Post Courier

Neutral
Owned By Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust & News Corp.
Year Founded 1969
Website https://postcourier.com.pg/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
Owner Country Australia

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New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing China tensions
Apr. 3, 2026

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing China tensions

Center-left NBC News |
Owner: Comcast Corporation

NBC News

Center-left
Owned By Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1926
Website nbcnews.com
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, New Jersey, Fort Lee
Owner Country United States

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New Zealand, Cook Islands enter defense, security pact
Apr. 3, 2026

New Zealand, Cook Islands enter defense, security pact

Neutral Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |
Owner: Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Neutral
Owned By Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded 2009
Website www.nwaonline.com
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Owner Country United States

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NZ-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat with China, Winston Peters responds
Apr. 3, 2026

NZ-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat with China, Winston Peters responds

Center-right Newstalk ZB |
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)

Newstalk ZB

Center-right
Owned By New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1926
Website https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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New Zealand and Cook Islands reset relationship
Apr. 3, 2026

New Zealand and Cook Islands reset relationship

Pro-Government Gulf Today |
Owner: Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam

Gulf Today

Pro-Government
Owned By Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam through Dar Al Khaleej group
Year Founded 1996
Website https://www.gulftoday.ae/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
Owner Country United Arab Emirates

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NZ, Cook Islands Sign Defense Pact After China Row
Apr. 3, 2026

NZ, Cook Islands Sign Defense Pact After China Row

Indeterminate Verity |
Owner: Improve the News Foundation

Verity

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Owned By Improve the News Foundation (Non-profit, Max Tegmark President & Founder)
Year Founded 2020
Website www.verity.news
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Owner Country United States

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New Zealand-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat as Winston Peters responds to China’s comments
Apr. 3, 2026

New Zealand-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat as Winston Peters responds to China’s comments

Neutral The New Zealand Herald |
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)

The New Zealand Herald

Neutral
Owned By New Zealand Media & Entertainment (Spheria Asset Management, James Grenon & Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded 1863
Website www.nzherald.co.nz
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type paid
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Crystal Harris reveals she’s marrying James Ward ‘today’ in the Cook Islands: ‘Wedding day!’
Apr. 3, 2026

Crystal Harris reveals she’s marrying James Ward ‘today’ in the Cook Islands: ‘Wedding day!’

Neutral AOL |
Owner: Bending Spoons

AOL - New York

Neutral
Owned By Bending Spoons (Luca Ferrari, CEO & Co-founder)
Year Founded 1983
Website www.aol.com
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country Italy

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Pacific Business Brief: Fuel fears, Cook Islands credit upgrade, Papua New Guinea mining reform
Apr. 3, 2026

Pacific Business Brief: Fuel fears, Cook Islands credit upgrade, Papua New Guinea mining reform

Public Broadcaster RNZ |
Owner: New Zealand Government

RNZ

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government
Year Founded 1995
Website www.rnz.co.nz
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country New Zealand

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Thomas Wynne: King’s Speech – an invitation to the table of democracy for us all
May. 2, 2026

Thomas Wynne: King’s Speech – an invitation to the table of democracy for us all

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Former Titikaveka principal reflects on island resilience
May. 2, 2026

Former Titikaveka principal reflects on island resilience

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Eels and Panthers hunt tiebreaker in high-stakes playoff
May. 2, 2026

Eels and Panthers hunt tiebreaker in high-stakes playoff

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Fintech launches smart tool to predict tourism downturns
May. 2, 2026

Fintech launches smart tool to predict tourism downturns

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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‘Quietest’ cyclone season in recent years: Met Office
May. 2, 2026

‘Quietest’ cyclone season in recent years: Met Office

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Democratic Party finalises ‘strong’ candidate lineup for 2026 election
May. 2, 2026

Democratic Party finalises ‘strong’ candidate lineup for 2026 election

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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October opening for Rarotonga’s newest resort
May. 1, 2026

October opening for Rarotonga’s newest resort

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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