Latest from Cook Islanders in NZ

Kiwi-based DJ convicted in Cook Islands for importing drugs
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment.

What happened to Rapanui? New study explodes Easter Island myth
Easter Island is known for the moai carved by the Rapanui people.

Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves
About 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.

Double-fatal fire: Cafe Hanoi executive chef pays tribute to his workers
"They weren’t scared of hard work. They would’ve done well."

'That kid was never, ever sick': Hastings teenager dies in sleep on holiday
Grieving family needs funds to bring son's body home.

Appeal date set for ex-Cook Islands deputy PM Robert Tapaitau
Robert Tapaitau was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison.

'Autism is not what defines our daughter'
Fa'alili Fa'alili, 10, was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old.

'We treat our really talented people like the bro next door'
Cook Islands-Kiwi RnB singer Sam V on the American scene and more support needed here.

Understanding self-care and burnout among Pacific peoples
A Pacific researcher needs volunteers.

Kids with health issues are stars of their own Christmas party
Dave Letele linked with the Middlemore Foundation to give Kidz First children Christmas.

Kiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days before
Tony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.

Kiwi man drowns in Rarotonga
Cook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.

'We need to make our cancer services work better for Pacific Peoples'
The most diagnosed cancers among Pasifika include breast, lung and prostate cancer.

New app aims to keep Pacific languages alive
Users can learn Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Tokelauan, Fijian, Rotuman and Cook Islands Māori.

New Pacific MPs in Parliament: 'My intention is to bring the hood'
Angee Nicholas, Fa'anana Efeso Collins and Lemauga Lydia Sosene are proud Pasifika MPs.

NZDF releases names of WWII Pacific coastwatchers yet to be formally recognised
The Defence Force is looking for the families of World War II Pasifika coastwatchers.

William Kiri Cuthers among WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised 80 years on
"The old man would be...happy other families are starting to celebrate their ancestors."

World War 2 Pacific Island coastwatchers recognised
Coastwatchers played an important role in the defence of the Pacific in World War II.

Faith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivated
Nga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.

Rotorua's Cook Islands shop embraces language week celebrations
"I looked around and saw none of our food. It gave me the passion."