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Cook Islands PM survives vote, blames NZ ‘misinformation’
The 13-to-9 vote followed a controversial partnership deal with Beijing.
China’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warns
China and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.
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.
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.
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."
Cook Islands Māori in decline as English language dominates in NZ
Cook Islanders' knowledge of their native tongue is waning.
Aku Yanga reconnects NZ-born Cook Islanders to their heritage
Aku Yanga coincides with Cook Islands Language Week.
Sunny skies forecast for last day of Polyfest
The venue is packed-out for the final day of the hugely successful Polyfest 2023.
Polyfest food stall holders happy to be back in business
The secret to great Cook Island cuisine? It's all in the hands - and heart.
Pasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit community
Pasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.