Moana extend lead over Orchids: Women’s Match Update

The Cook Islands Moana remain dominant in the second half of the 2025 Pacific Championships Women’s opening match at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Kerehitina Mayuta added another try for the Moana early in the second half,...

The 2025 Pacific Championships: Women’s Match Update

The second half of the women’s clash between the PNG Orchids and the Cook Islands Moana is now underway. In the first half, the Orchids displayed strong defensive efforts in the opening 10 minutes. However, the Moana managed to break through with...

Fiji Take Third Place With Penalty Shootout Win Over Cook Islands

Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Fiji and the Cook Islands played out a tense goalless draw in the bronze medal match at the OFC U-19 Womens Championship 2025, with Fiji holding firm to claim third place on penalties. The Young...

Young Kulas edge Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze at OFC U-19 Championship

Young Kulas edge Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze at OFC U-19 Championship The Young Kulas has beaten the Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Tahiti. The match had ended with a nil-all...

Skipper praises Bati’s experience and youth

A VIBRANT mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent has injected fresh energy into the national squad ahead of their Pacific Bowl Championship opener against the Cook Islands, says skipper Tui Kamikamica. “I’m pleased with the mix of...

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Men’s and Women’s Pacific Championships

There is just a few sleeps until the 2025 Pacific Championships kick off with 12 men’s and women’s teams taking part in a blockbuster edition of the annual tournament. Men’s teams from New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji and Papua New...

Pacific Resort Hotel Group Wins Multiple Prestigious Titles at 2025 Cook Islands People's Choice and Air New Zealand Tourism Awards

Rarotonga, Cook Islands – [30 September 2025] – Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is proud announce a series of significant wins at the 2025 Cook Islands People’s Choice and Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards, reaffirming its position as...

Faith at the core of Fiji Bati culture: Kativerata

[Source: FNRL/Facebook] Faith remains the foundation of the Vodafone Fiji Bati side as they prepare for the Pacific Bowl Championship in Papua New Guinea. Head coach Wise Kativerata says maintaining spiritual discipline and humility has been key...

200 SAMOAN WOMEN TO RECEIVE FREE DRIVING AND EV AWARENESS TRAINING

[PRESS RELEASE 15 October 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Women’s Driving License Programme was officially launched on Friday, 10 October, offering free driving lessons to 200 women across Samoa, together with an Electric Vehicle (EV) awareness course....

Let the Red, Gold and Black speak freely

PAPUA New Guinea is a nation where rugby league is more than just a sport. It is a source of pride, of identity, and an excellent tool for national unity. However, in recent times, it is deeply troubling that access to our national teams,...

‘We need more knowledge’: Seabed is rich but decision a long way off, U.S. scientist

By Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News Ocean scientist and executive director of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute, Professor Adam Soule. Photo: Cook Islands News Cook Islands is still a long way from being ready to mine its seafloor, says...

Netball: Silver Fern legend Marg Foster on the future of her sport and fighting cancer

She pulls no punches when she says Taurua must go on next month’s Northern Tour to the UK and that the reinstated coach will be at an unfair disadvantage heading into a pinnacle event next year if she’s not on that plane. “Noels needs to travel...

A Pacific reflection on Women, Peace and Security

This year marks 25 years since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), a global commitment to elevate women’s voices in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and recovery. For the Pacific,...

Carrigan to lock for Kangaroos, JT returns for Tonga

The Kangaroos have taken the first Test from England and only need to win one of the remaining two to retain the Ashes. This week they travel to Liverpool to play at Everton's home ground, Hill Dickinson Stadium. A change of referee to Australia's...

‘It’s a farce’—Why the IRL Golden Boot needs a re-boot

It used to be the ultimate accolade in rugby league, awarded to the best player in the game across all formats of club and representative competition each calendar year. However in more recent seasons the IRL ‘Golden Boot’ selection criteria has...

League: Tonga names star-studded men's and women's teams for Pacific Championships

Tonga and Jason Taumalolo against New Zealand during the Pacific Championships last year. Photo: Facebook / Tonga Rugby League Tonga Rugby League (TRL) is calling on all Tongans to unite behind their national teams named to compete in the upcoming...

The Power of Plants: Tvati Pet Blends Traditional Medicine with Modern Innovation

With a commitment to blending time-honored medicinal practices and modern scientific knowledge, Tvati Pet recently debuted its natural mobility and joint support massage oil, sustainably sourced from the Cook Islands and made in the U.S.A. Tvati...

New Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani Series Tamariki Katu Kanga Launches at Te Maeva Nui NZ

The cast and creative team of Tamariki Katu Kanga bring reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani to life at Te Maeva Nui Aotearoa. Photo: Supplied A new reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani animated series, Tamariki Katu Kanga, will be unveiled at Te Maeva Nui this weekend, the...

AI Is Decoding Whales’ Communications. 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...

New Caledonia make history by qualifying for first FIFA™ U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026

New Caledonia have defeated Fiji 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland and the final of the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025. Fiji created more opportunities throughout, but couldn’t find a way past New Caledonia’s...