TravelDrunk tourist spent first two days of Cook Islands holiday in jailShe was fined and banned from drinking alcohol for the rest of her stay.30 Apr 10:30 PM
TalanoaAppeal date set for ex-Cook Islands deputy PM Robert TapaitauRobert Tapaitau was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison.29 Apr 01:00 AM
Talanoa'Autism is not what defines our daughter'Fa'alili Fa'alili, 10, was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old.23 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuMāori king joins Pacific leaders' call for whales to be granted legal personhood'The songs of our ancestor, the tohorā (whale), grow fainter,' says Kīngi Tuheitia.30 Mar 01:46 AM
TalanoaFormer Cook Islands deputy PM jailed for fraudRobert Tapaitau was sentenced along with two other former administration officials.24 Mar 03:10 AM
Talanoa'No child should get sick or die of measles' - World Health OrganizationA priority on Covid-19 vaccinations has led to other routine vaccinations being forgotten.13 Mar 07:55 PM
New ZealandGift for the Taker: Kiwi fan's special taonga for WWE legend‘Well, I really admire this man so much that I’ll give him a part of who we are.'09 Mar 08:08 AM
New ZealandPacific obesity crisis: When big is no longer beautifulA recent study reveals 9 of 10 countries with the most obese people are in the Pacific.08 Mar 05:35 AM
New ZealandWāhine toa inspire South Waikato students for International Women's DayThey will share their journeys with more than 150 Year 12 and 13 students.07 Mar 10:22 PM
TravelHot deals for your next holidayHelpful ideas (and great offers) for planning your next trip overseas.06 Mar 09:19 PM
TravelAir NZ flight to Rarotonga diverts back to AucklandA busy Air New Zealand service to Rarotonga has become a flight to nowhere.21 Feb 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialThe Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific regionWinston Peters and Dr Shane Reti's Pacific Mission toured Tonga, Rarotonga and Samoa.17 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWas Winston Peters missing Shane Jones in the Pacific?The coalition Government has visited three different Polynesian countries in five days.11 Feb 10:22 PM
TalanoaA week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weatherThe ministers visited Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa in a whirlwind Pacific Mission tour.11 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaWinston Peters and Shane Reti all about the suits, no matter the heatThe Pacific Mission finishes day two in Rarotonga - next stop: Samoa.08 Feb 05:10 AM
TalanoaWinston Peters deemed as 'action man' in Cook Islands climate announcementA total of $16.5 million is set to go to the Cook Islands to tackle the climate crisis.07 Feb 11:08 PM
TalanoaPeters and Reti touch down in Tonga on first leg of Pacific MissionDeputy PM Winston Peters and Pacific minister Dr Shane Reti are on a Pacific Mission.06 Feb 05:15 PM
WorldTropical cyclone alert issued for Southern Cook IslandsThe tropical depression has been upgraded to category 1 tropical cyclone.05 Feb 09:04 PM
TalanoaPacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with regionThe two ministers will travel to Tonga first, ahead of official talks on Wednesday.05 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandNew research shows which families are most at risk of cot deathFirst study of Pacific infant sleep practices finds gaps in the way advice is being given.30 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuEx-Nats MP cleared by police after family fight at mum’s tangiPolice say Alfred Ngaro and his whānau were cleared of assault claims.10 Jan 12:46 AM
Kahu'I did not strike her': Former Nats minister investigated over family funeral fightPolice have interviewed five people and say they expect to lay charges.08 Jan 04:00 PM
TalanoaTributes flow for Cook Islands broadcasterBernard (Bernice) Tairea had been in the Pacific broadcasting industry for 30 years.26 Dec 08:19 PM
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
KahuCook Islands bring Māori family closer to their rootsThe whānau are living in Rarotonga as they try to preserve their reo.07 Dec 09:08 PM
TalanoaNauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conferenceThere is trouble in paradise following a dramatic walkout by the Nauru delegation.09 Nov 08:25 PM
TalanoaSocial media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youthA young Kiwi is helping to show off the PIF via Facebook stories and videos.08 Nov 10:05 PM
New Zealand‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to leadThe controversial former Nauru president expected to become the next secretary-general.06 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandPacific security: Whose strategy is it anyway?The Pacific Islands Forum is an opportunity to address this widening gap in development.06 Nov 09:14 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands ForumCarmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.02 Nov 04:07 AM
TalanoaCook Islands cultural heritage to come alive at Te Maeva Nui festivalCook Islands heritage is centre stage in a showcase of arts, language, music and dance.29 Sep 04:57 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
TalanoaNZ welcomes 'historic' US diplomatic relations with Cook Islands and NiueHipkins said both countries are still overseas dependencies of New Zealand.26 Sep 09:11 PM
