PNG Kumuls Ready for Cook Islands Test, Says Captain Rhyse Martin

Papua New Guinea’s rugby league captain Rhyse Martin says the Kumuls are ready to deliver a strong performance when they meet the Cook Islands Aitu this Saturday in Port Moresby for the Pacific Championships. After helping Hull KR to a Super...

Cook Islanders take heart from second-half fightback

THE Cook Islands Aitu fell 24-44 to the Fiji Bati in their opening Pacific Bowl Championship match on Saturday, but head coach Karmichael Hunt says the second-half resurgence offers hope ahead of the coming weekend’s showdown with Papua New...

Fiji Outclass Cook Islands in 44-24 Pacific Championships Victory

Fiji Bati made a powerful statement in Port Moresby, overpowering the Cook Islands Aitu 44-24 in the Pacific Championships opener at Santos National Football Stadium on Saturday, 18th October. It was a sunny afternoon that saw the Fijians display...

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,...

Leigh trio among 9 Super League stars on show in Papua New Guinea-Cook Islands clash

No fewer than nine Super League stars will be on show in this weekend’s Pacific Bowl clash between Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands, including a trio from Leigh Leopards. All three of the Leigh stars involved are, perhaps unsurprisingly,...

Kumuls Trail early in tense Pacific Championship Battle

​The first half of the highly anticipated 2025 Pacific Championships men's match between the PNG Kumuls and Cook Islands Aitu is underway in Port Moresby, with the visitors currently holding the lead. ​The Cook Islands Aitu opened the scoring...

NRL Premiership Trophy showcased Pacific Bowl Clash

NRL fans at the Santos National Football Stadium were treated to a special moment during halftime of the Pacific Bowl Championship clash between the Papua New Guinea Kumuls and the Cook Islands Aitu. The 2025 NRL Premiership winners proudly...

Skipper confident in Kumuls’ strength ahead of Cook Islands clash

The PNG Kumuls captain Rhyse Martin says the national team continues to grow stronger with every tournament as they prepare to face the Cook Islands Aitu in second week of the Pacific Championships this Saturday at the National Football Stadium....

PNG Kumuls Name Strong Side to Battle Cook Islands Aitu in Pacific Bowl

Papua New Guinea’s Kumuls are set to take on the Cook Islands Aitu in Round 2 of the Pacific Championships at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby this Saturday at 4:00pm. Head Coach Justin Holbrook has selected a powerful squad...

PNG Kumuls Announce Strong Line-Up for Pacific Championships Clash Against Cook Islands

Papua New Guinea’s Kumuls have unveiled a powerful line-up to face the Cook Islands Aitu in Round 2 of the Pacific Championships Pacific Bowl, set for 4:00pm this Saturday at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The home side will...

Voro to debut at Five-Eighth against Cook Islands

​The Papua New Guinea Kumuls are set to unleash a wave of exciting new talent when they kick off their Pacific Championships campaign against the Cook Islands this Saturday, October 25th, 2025. ​Head Coach Jason Demetriou has confirmed that rising...

Kumuls vs Aitu: Pacific Bowl Thriller Kicks Off

A massive, vocal crowd, including a large contingent of passionate NRL fans, flocked to the venue, showcasing the unrivaled passion for rugby league in Papua New Guinea. The stands were a vibrant sea of red, yellow, and black, punctuated by the...

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...

Cook Islands Moana beat Orchids, in opening Pacific Bowl clash

Cook Islands Moana players celebrate their 34-6 win over PNG on Saturday, in Port Moresby. Photo: Cooks Islands Rugby League Kiwi Ferns v Fetu Samoa 3.35pm Sunday, 19 October Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Kiwis v Toa Samoa...

Pacific health leaders call for stronger alcohol and tobacco policies

WHO says alcohol use is the world's leading risk factor for illness, disability and death. Photo: 123rf Pacific health leaders say alcohol and tobacco control are key to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health ministers from 38...

Cook Islands Moana crush PNG Orchids 34-6

The Cook Islands Moana held off the PNG Orchids in the second half to claim a convincing 34–6 victory in the 2025 Pacific Championships Women’s opening match at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The Moana proved to be the stronger...

Hedge Funds, IP, And Offshore Investments: Optimal Structuring

Wall Street sign inscription as seen on the road and buildings of Wall St, downtown in lower Manhattan as the area is a significant financial district for the American and the global economy, banking system and markets with the headquarters of...

Māori ocean rights under threat: Why Pasifika should be paying attention

A controversial move by the New Zealand Government to tighten laws around customary marine title is sparking growing concern among Māori, and Pacific communities are being urged to pay close attention. The coalition government’s proposed changes...

Pacific protesters against deep sea mining challenge US exploration ship

Greenpeace Cook Islanders holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” have confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, protesting the emerging threat of seabed mining. Four activists in kayaks paddled alongside the...

Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as U.S exploration vessel enters port

Greenpeace Australia Pacific RAROTONGA, Wednesday 22 October 2025 — Cook Islanders holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” have confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, protesting the emerging threat of...