AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSearch and Rescue: A Cook Islands fisherman from Pukapuka, 42-year-old Pone Apiuta, was found alive after a week missing at sea in a 4m aluminium skiff, spotted by an RNZAF P-8A Poseidon crew and recovered by nearby fishing vessels; his partner and family say they feared the worst but “never gave up,” with a brief phone call bringing overwhelming relief. Sports: Cook Islands is named among the teams competing at the Oceania Sevens in Fiji next month, with Samoa’s Manusina Sevens also set for the Olympic qualifier. Culture & Language: Reo Māori Kuki Airani 2026 language week is underway, with a Māori poetry and short story competition now open on any theme promoting language revitalisation, with entries due by June 22. Environment: Te Ipukarea Society marks 30 years of conservation advocacy, education and environmental watchdog work, with a community event planned tonight. Regional Security: Cook Islands Health Secretary Bob Williams urges a tougher, coordinated Pacific response to drug trafficking that links health, prevention and community support with enforcement.
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