KahuKids with health issues are stars of their own Christmas partyDave Letele linked with the Middlemore Foundation to give Kidz First children Christmas.21 Dec 06:55 AM
New ZealandKiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days beforeTony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.21 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandKiwi man drowns in RarotongaCook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.19 Dec 11:48 PM
Talanoa'We need to make our cancer services work better for Pacific Peoples'The most diagnosed cancers among Pasifika include breast, lung and prostate cancer.12 Dec 09:20 PM
TalanoaNew app aims to keep Pacific languages aliveUsers can learn Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Tokelauan, Fijian, Rotuman and Cook Islands Māori.31 Oct 12:25 AM
TalanoaNew 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.18 Oct 06:00 AM
TalanoaNZDF releases names of WWII Pacific coastwatchers yet to be formally recognisedThe Defence Force is looking for the families of World War II Pasifika coastwatchers.28 Sep 09:25 PM
TalanoaWilliam Kiri Cuthers among WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised 80 years on"The old man would be...happy other families are starting to celebrate their ancestors."20 Sep 04:25 AM
TalanoaWorld War 2 Pacific Island coastwatchers recognisedCoastwatchers played an important role in the defence of the Pacific in World War II.18 Sep 07:50 PM
New ZealandFaith healer said massages were on God’s instruction, but jury told they were sexually motivatedNga Teiri gave 'unblocking' massages that prosecutors say were sexually motivated.16 Aug 08:00 AM
TalanoaRotorua's Cook Islands shop embraces language week celebrations"I looked around and saw none of our food. It gave me the passion."03 Aug 11:45 PM
TalanoaCook Islands Māori in decline as English language dominates in NZCook Islanders' knowledge of their native tongue is waning.03 Aug 09:35 PM
TalanoaAku Yanga reconnects NZ-born Cook Islanders to their heritageAku Yanga coincides with Cook Islands Language Week.31 Jul 10:45 PM
TalanoaSunny skies forecast for last day of PolyfestThe venue is packed-out for the final day of the hugely successful Polyfest 2023.10 Mar 09:35 PM
TalanoaPolyfest food stall holders happy to be back in businessThe secret to great Cook Island cuisine? It's all in the hands - and heart.09 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandPasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit communityPasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A very big heart’: Children’s tribute to mum who died a hero saving daughterSon says Memory Peu died as she lived her life, always putting others' needs first.05 Jan 11:39 PM
TravelCook Islands reopens its borders to vaccinated KiwisThe Cook Islands is well-placed to bounce back to a strong position if it gets tourists.13 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandEducation needs to accompany Dawn Raids apology - petition"We hope this is the beginning of more to come."23 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandFlava comp win means woman can take baby's placenta home to RarotongaMati Faaeteete will be able to return home to bury her newborn's placenta and see family.28 May 01:17 AM
Travel'Aere mai' Rarotonga: Airlines welcome one-way Cook Islands bubbleThe first quarantine-free flights are being prepared for next week.15 Jan 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Tears of joy': One wedding and a funeral - parents marry the day they buried teen daughterParents buried their daughter, then surprised mourners with their marriage ceremony.07 Nov 07:14 PM
New ZealandNZ's 24th Covid death: Ashley Bloomfield's tribute to Dr Joe WilliamsHe held many senior roles in the health sector in New Zealand.04 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandCook Islands close border to all incoming flights due to New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreakThe decision comes after a flight from Auckland tomorrow has Covid-19 risk.14 Aug 10:25 AM
New ZealandKia orana! Museum lights up for Cook Islands Language WeekThe Auckland War Memorial Museum has a colourful welcome for the week.02 Aug 02:01 AM
TravelJet Raro swoops on old Virgin route, despite no Cooks air bridgeAlthough the air bridge is nowhere to be seen, the Cook Islands may gain an airline.24 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandCustoms busts family-based tobacco smuggling ringThe activity involved 79.6kg of intercepted tobacco and $113,422 in evaded duties & GST.13 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandPacific preschools 'set back 30 years'Teachers now have to have better English than doctoral students at NZ universities.14 Jan 10:10 PM
KahuPasifika's joy will shine in any weatherWestern Springs Park will come to life with the sounds, smells and sights of the Pacific.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrant ends war vet's NZ 'jail sentences'Cook Islands war veteran Bill Framhein feels as if he has just been let out of jail after a surprise pre-Christmas Cabinet decision to grant him a special annuity. Mr Framhein, 70, served in the NZ Army in Malaya and Borneo14 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionTime to change rulesCook Islanders are legitimate New Zealand citizens, so why can't retirees draw their pensions there, asks Peter Calder.02 Oct 04:30 PM
