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Former Cook Islands deputy PM jailed for fraud
Robert Tapaitau was sentenced along with two other former administration officials.
'No child should get sick or die of measles' - World Health Organization
A priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.
Was Winston Peters missing Shane Jones in the Pacific?
The coalition Government has visited three different Polynesian countries in five days.
A week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weather
The ministers visited Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa in a whirlwind Pacific Mission tour.
Winston Peters and Shane Reti all about the suits, no matter the heat
The Pacific Mission finishes day two in Rarotonga - next stop: Samoa.
Winston Peters deemed as 'action man' in Cook Islands climate announcement
A total of $16.5 million is set to go to the Cook Islands to tackle the climate crisis.
Peters and Reti touch down in Tonga on first leg of Pacific Mission
Deputy PM Winston Peters and Pacific minister Dr Shane Reti are on a Pacific Mission.
Tropical cyclone alert issued for Southern Cook Islands
The tropical depression has been upgraded to category 1 tropical cyclone.
Pacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with region
The two ministers will travel to Tonga first, ahead of official talks on Wednesday.
New research shows which families are most at risk of cot death
First study of Pacific infant sleep practices finds gaps in the way advice is being given.
Ex-Nats MP cleared by police after family fight at mum’s tangi
Police say Alfred Ngaro and his whānau were cleared of assault claims.
'I did not strike her': Former Nats minister investigated over family funeral fight
Police have interviewed five people and say they expect to lay charges.
Tributes flow for Cook Islands broadcaster
Bernard (Bernice) Tairea had been in the Pacific broadcasting industry for 30 years.
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.
Cook Islands bring Māori family closer to their roots
The whānau are living in Rarotonga as they try to preserve their reo.
Nauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conference
There is trouble in paradise following a dramatic walkout by the Nauru delegation.
Social media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youth
A young Kiwi is helping to show off the PIF via Facebook stories and videos.
‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to lead
The controversial former Nauru president expected to become the next secretary-general.
Pacific security: Whose strategy is it anyway?
The Pacific Islands Forum is an opportunity to address this widening gap in development.
Christopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands Forum
Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.
Cook Islands cultural heritage to come alive at Te Maeva Nui festival
Cook Islands heritage is centre stage in a showcase of arts, language, music and dance.
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.
NZ welcomes 'historic' US diplomatic relations with Cook Islands and Niue
Hipkins said both countries are still overseas dependencies of New Zealand.
US to open diplomatic offices in Cook Islands and Niue
President Biden is set to announce the US will open new embassies in the South Pacific.
‘Cursed’ Cook Islands hotel to start receiving guests soon
Vaima’anga’s abandoned hotel in the south of Rarotonga is being renovated.
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."