Cook Islands
Time for Cook Islands to increase health spend - former minister
A former Cook Islands Health Minister says it's time for the country to increase its health spending, particularly for the outer islands. Audio
Call for more health spending in Cook Islands
It's time for the Cook Islands to increase its health spending, particularly on the outer islands, a former health minister says.
News in Cook Island Maori for 14 August 2018
The latest news in Cook Island Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Chiefs worried about rising burglaries in Cook Islands
High chiefs in the Cook Islands have expressed their concern at the escalating rate of burglaries in Rarotonga.
Rarotonga roads in a bad way - Cooks roading official
A Cook Islands government official says the roads in Rarotonga are long past their use by date and resealing is vital.
Plans to revitalise the Cook Islands' Pa Enua
The Cook Islands group, the Merchants of Paradise, is aiming to restore economic life to the country's outer islands, or Pa Enua.
Merchants of Paradise plan luxury hotel in Cooks
A Cook Islands developer hopes work will be underway later this year on a five star hotel on Rarotonga. Audio
Cook Islands language celebrated through music and taonga
As events are held across the country for Cook Islands Language Week, some New Zealanders of Cook Islands heritage are drawing on music and taonga in their celebrations. Audio
Cook Islands resort fire being investigated
An investigation is underway into a fire at a Cook Islands resort on Aitutaki.
Cook Islands resort loses 3 units and a bar to fire
Three accommodation units and a bar have been destroyed in a fire at the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa in the Cook Islands.
News in Cook Island Maori for 31 July 2018
The latest news in Cook Island Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 30 July 2018
The Vanuatu government rejects criticism of its plans to relocate people fleeing the Volcano on Ambae; A new report says illegal logging in PNG is putting Chinese businesses at risk; Pasifika… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 30 July 2018
New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change says a united Pacific voice is coming together; Transparency International in PNG says MPs crossing the floor is out of order; Pacific Network on… Audio
Cook Islanders in NZ celebrate their language
The annual 'Epetoma o te reo Maori Kuki 'Airani: Cook Islands Language Week kicks off in New Zealand. Audio, Gallery
Cook Islands Language Week kicks off in NZ
New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples says Cook Islands Language Week can play an important part in protecting the future of Reo Maori Kuki Airani.
Cook Islands parties weigh into Te Maeva Nui celebration costs
The Cook Islands government has defended spending $US2.06 million (NZ$3.04m) on this year's Te Maeva Nui celebrations on Rarotonga.
Cooks handicraft with a Sikh twist
The traditional Cook Islands handicraft of tivaevae has received a special Indian twist. Audio
Completion of Cooks Ponia probe expected soon
An investigation in the Cook Islands into a suspended senior fisheries official Ben Ponia is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 24 July 2018
The latest news in Cook Island Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 24 July 2018
We hear about the strain on health services in PNG's Western Province; A Palau airline finds itself in the middle of a stoush between China and Taiwan; 20 years after one of the region's worst natural… Audio
