November 9, 2025
New Zealand 'reluctantly' extends pause in Cook Islands funding
Public Broadcaster
RNZ
Owner: New Zealand Government
New Zealand suspends nearly $30m in aid to Cook Islands
Neutral
1News
Owner: New Zealand Government
November 12, 2025
Refugee businessman Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for $800k stolen car chop shop
Neutral
The New Zealand Herald
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
November 4, 2025
Cook Islands fuel supplier faces diesel shortage after tanker delay
Public Broadcaster
RNZ
Owner: New Zealand Government
November 6, 2025
Expedition charts Cook Islands seafloor, amid scrutiny over mining motives
Neutral
Mongabay
Owner: Rhett Ayers Butler
Cook Islands activist urges reflection on cultural values amid deep sea mining push
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
Owner: New Zealand Government
Cook Islands secures $70m climate finance for cyclone resilience
Neutral
Pacific News Service
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
November 3, 2025
Pacific Tourism Organisation and Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Release Comprehensive Insights from International Visitor Surveys
Gov't Institution
Pacific Tourism Organisation
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
November 9, 2025
Christopher Luxon says drug cartels driving meth surge, confirms India trade talks are progressing
Neutral
The New Zealand Herald
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
New head of Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority vows transparency, welcomes scrutiny
Neutral
Pacific News Service
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
October 28, 2025
New Zealand’s pointless ‘war’ with the Cook Islands must end – Richard Prebble
Neutral
The New Zealand Herald
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
October 24, 2025
Cook Islanders confront U.S-funded vessel over seabed mining threat
Indeterminate
Island Times
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Pacific entrepreneurs ‘injecting island flavour’ receive top honours at Lash Industry Awards
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
Owner: New Zealand Government
Whats happening in the Cook…
Left-wing
Waatea News
Owner: Manukau Urban Māori Authority & Te Whanau a Waipareira Charitable Trust
Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over seabed mining threat
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
Owner: New Zealand Government
October 24, 2025
Seabed expedition called milestone in US-Cook Islands collaboration
Indeterminate
Samoa News
Owner: Annesley Family
October 24, 2025
Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as U.S-owned exploration vessel docks in Cook Islands
Indeterminate
Island Times
Owner: Islandtimes Palau
Nautilus expedition reveals rich biodiversity in Cook Islands’ deep-sea ecosystem
Neutral
Pacific News Service
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
October 21, 2025
Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as US-owned exploration vessel docks in Cook Islands
Left-wing
Greenpeace International
Owner: Greenpeace (Non-profit)
November 3, 2025
COP30: NZ’s lack of climate ambition undermines global goals and free-trade agreements
Neutral
The Conversation
Owner: The Conversation Media Group