Mark Brown
NZ concerned about Cook Is shipping registry
The government is expressing concern at the Cook Islands shipping registry after a tanker was suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet - Caleb Fotheringham has the story Audio
Cook Islands PM survives no confidence motion
Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a motion in parliament aimed at ousting his government, the second Pacific Island leader to face a no-confidence vote this week. Audio
Cook Islands PM hoping to speak to NZ govt to heal rift with China
The Cook Islands Prime Minister is hoping to have an opportunity to talk with the New Zealand government to heal some of the rift from his China trip. Mark Brown returned to Avarua on Monday afternoon… Audio
Some Cook Islanders say NZ acting like a 'bully'
Some Cook Islanders think New Zealand has been acting like a bully over the Cook Islands-China deal set to be signed this week by Prime Minister Mark Brown in Beijing. Caleb Fotheringham reports from… Audio
Cook Islands dump passport idea
A rift between the governments of the Cook Islands and New Zealand has eased with an announcement the island nation is no longer seeking a separate passport. Audio
Water tariff on Rarotonga breaches historic agreement
The Cook Islands Prime Minister says most people on Rarotonga understand why a water tariff is needed but people fighting the tax says it breaks a historic agreement with landowners. Audio
Cook Islands PM seeks to create new passports
The Cook Islands Prime Minister says the nation's constitutional relationship with Aotearoa will not be affected if it creates its own passport. Audio
Cook Islands PM returns from NCal mission
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has just returned from a three-day-fact finding mission, joined by the prime ministers of Tonga, and Fiji. Audio
Pacific leaders pay tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia
Pacific leaders at the pacific island forums have paid tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia. Audio
Marshalls call for independent review of Fukushima release
The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 May
On today's episode, the First Home Grant, which offered up to $5000 per buyer for an existing home, and up to $10,000 for a new build, was cut off from one o'clock yesterday afternoon, Housing… Audio
Cook Islands PM on unrest in New Caledonia
The Pacific Islands' Forum is not surprised unrest boiled over in New Caledonia as France pressed ahead with voter reforms. Pacific Islands Forum and prime minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown… Audio
Death toll rises in New Caledonia
French security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea. Audio
Cook Islands PM on COP28 and legalising medicinal cannabis
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown pleased with funding commitments made at COP28. Audio
Pacific leaders arrive in Rarotonga for annual PIF summit
Pacific leaders arrive in Rarotonga for annual PIF summit. Audio
Pacific health, IT and water to benefit from India commitment
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced support for all 14 the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation or FIPIC members. Audio
PIF Chair Mark Brown on AUKUS and other regional issues
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Mark Brown shares his thoughts on AUKUS and other regional and domestic issues. Audio
Pacific unity restored - Leaders look to the future
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders on Friday in Fiji reaffirmed their commitment to uphold and implement the Suva Agreement during what has been called the most significant meeting for Pacific regionalism… Audio
Pacific leaders prepare to welcome Kiribati back to the Forum
The leaders from the 18 forum members will meet on Thursday in Fiji to welcome Kiribati back into the fold, discuss the Suva agreement and mull over the implimentation of the 2050 development strategy… Audio
Coalition building underway in the Cook Islands
Coalition building underway in the Cook Islands. Audio
