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![Kiwi man drowns in Rarotonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Rotorua's Cook Islands shop embraces language week celebrations
"I looked around and saw none of our food. It gave me the passion."
![Sunny skies forecast for last day of Polyfest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Pasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit community
Pasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.
![‘A very big heart’: Children’s tribute to mum who died a hero saving daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
‘A very big heart’: Children’s tribute to mum who died a hero saving daughter
Son says Memory Peu died as she lived her life, always putting others' needs first.
![Cook Islands reopens its borders to vaccinated Kiwis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Cook Islands reopens its borders to vaccinated Kiwis
The Cook Islands is well-placed to bounce back to a strong position if it gets tourists.
![Education needs to accompany Dawn Raids apology - petition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Education needs to accompany Dawn Raids apology - petition
"We hope this is the beginning of more to come."
![Flava comp win means woman can take baby's placenta home to Rarotonga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Flava comp win means woman can take baby's placenta home to Rarotonga
Mati Faaeteete will be able to return home to bury her newborn's placenta and see family.
!['Aere mai' Rarotonga: Airlines welcome one-way Cook Islands bubble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Aere mai' Rarotonga: Airlines welcome one-way Cook Islands bubble
The first quarantine-free flights are being prepared for next week.
!['Tears of joy': One wedding and a funeral - parents marry the day they buried teen daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Tears of joy': One wedding and a funeral - parents marry the day they buried teen daughter
Parents buried their daughter, then surprised mourners with their marriage ceremony.
![NZ's 24th Covid death: Ashley Bloomfield's tribute to Dr Joe Williams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
NZ's 24th Covid death: Ashley Bloomfield's tribute to Dr Joe Williams
He held many senior roles in the health sector in New Zealand.
![Cook Islands close border to all incoming flights due to New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Cook Islands close border to all incoming flights due to New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreak
The decision comes after a flight from Auckland tomorrow has Covid-19 risk.
![Kia orana! Museum lights up for Cook Islands Language Week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Kia orana! Museum lights up for Cook Islands Language Week
The Auckland War Memorial Museum has a colourful welcome for the week.