Fulltime: Cook Islands Moana Triumphs 42-24 Over Resilient Tonga

The Cook Islands Moana clinched a decisive victory over Tonga in a rollercoaster match at the Santos National Football Stadium, ultimately running out 42-24 winners in their opening clash of the 2025 Women's Pacific Championships. The game proved...

Cook Islanders confront U.S-funded vessel over seabed mining threat

RAROTONGA (PMN) — Four Cook Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the Moana.” In a bold act of oceanic resistance,...

Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as U.S-owned exploration vessel docks in Cook Islands

RAROTONGA (GREENPEACE) — Holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” Cook Islands activists confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, peacefully protesting the emerging threat of deep-sea mining. Four activists...

Men’s Pacific Championships Highlights: PNG Kumuls v Cook Islands Aitu

Women’s Pacific Championships Highlights: Cook Islands Moana v Tonga XIII

AI is Decoding Whales’ Language. Could That Be a Turning Point in the Push for Their Rights?

For centuries, humans have drawn a line between themselves and other species, initially claiming that other animals couldn’t feel pain. Science proved they could. Then the argument shifted: Animals lacked consciousness or the ability to think in...

Confirmed team lists for Pacific Championships Week 3

The last week of the Pacific Championships before the finals has arrived. Papua New Guinea and Fiji will face off in the Pacific Bowl, in what is sure to be an all-action clash. Meanwhile, New Zealand takes on Tonga at Eden Park as Kristian...

Seabed expedition called milestone in US-Cook Islands collaboration

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The United States research vessel E/V Nautilus was officially welcomed at Avatiu Wharf on Wednesday local time with a traditional ceremony celebrating a new era of ocean exploration and scientific partnership in the...

Veteran Milne to lead Bati’s charge against Kumuls

FIJI Bati stalwart Taane Milne is embracing his leadership role as the squad prepares to clash with the Papua New Guinea Kumuls in the 2025 Pacific Bowl Championship final on Saturday at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. At 30,...

Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over seabed mining threat

Four Cook Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the Moana.” In a bold act of oceanic resistance, the group targeted...

Cook Islands urges equity as IMO delays net-zero shipping framework

The Cook Islands says the delay in adopting the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework could provide valuable time for further discussion and improvements to ensure equity for all nations. The Second Extraordinary session...

Cook Islands aviator returns home in milestone RNZAF flight to Ma'uke

The RNZAF’s Sergeant Matatunoa Mata got an enthusiastic welcome when he landed at his home island of Ma’uke in the Cook Islands for Exercise Tropic Twilight Photo: Supplied - NZDF A Cook Islander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) made an...

Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as US-owned exploration vessel docks in Cook Islands

Avarua, Rarotonga, Holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” Cook Islands activists confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, peacefully protesting the emerging threat of deep sea mining. Four activists in...

Nautilus expedition reveals rich biodiversity in Cook Islands’ deep-sea ecosystem

A Cook Islands environmental non-governmental organisation says that visuals being shown by the exploration vessel E/V Nautilus show that there is a very “biologically diverse deep seabed ecosystem in our waters, with so many creatures we know...

Orchids upbeat

THE Orchids have fallen short in their Pacific Bowl Championship campaign, but their spirits remain high in anticipation for Saturday’s clash against Tonga in Port Moresby. Skipper Elsie Albert says the mood in the camp is positive, with the...

How to watch Pacific Championships 2025: free streams, fixture list for rugby league tournament

If the opening round thrillers between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa in the men's Pacific Cup and the Kiwi Ferns and Fetū Sāmoa in the women's Pacific Cup are any indication, the gap between Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations, once a yawning chasm, is getting...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 17 – 23, 2025

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Outspoken Former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani Passes Away (In-depth Solomons) New Caledonia: FLNKS concerned about the postponement of provincial elections, “satisfied” with the green...

Pacific news in brief for 24 October

Vanuatu Supreme Court entrance. Photo: RNZI / Jamie Tahana Vanuatu - politics A heated debate over constitutional rights and parliamentary privilege is unfolding in Vanuatu. Local media reports, the Opposition bloc has filed an urgent application...

PNG’s Rhyse Martin Says Kumuls Stronger Than Ever Ahead of Cook Islands Match

Papua New Guinea Kumuls captain Rhyse Martin says the national rugby league side is more united and powerful than ever as they prepare to face the Cook Islands Aitu in the Pacific Championships this Saturday in Port Moresby. Returning home after...

NCEA changes: Cook Islands education ministry submits official feedback

By Teitimoana Tairi, Cook Islands News Photo: RNZ The Cook Islands Education Ministry has submitted formal feedback to New Zealand regarding the proposed overhaul of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) after consulting with...