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470<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/26093013.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Health</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/regional/health/outer-islands/new-zealand/major-infrastructure-health-and-survey-upgrades-progressing-in-penrhyn/">Major infrastructure, health and survey upgrades progressing in Penrhyn</a></h3><P>New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have been making good progress in their construction, maintenance, health and hydrographic survey tasks on the island of Penrhyn in the northern Cook Islands.</P><hr><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/court/november-set-aside-for-electoral-petition-hearings/">November set aside for electoral petition hearings</a></h3><P>
471The three electoral petitions filed with the Cook Islands High Court will be heard in November; however, no specific dates have been set yet.
472</P><hr><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/public-urged-to-verify-bank-related-requests/">Public urged to verify bank-related requests</a></h3><P>Cook Islands residents are being targeted by a wave of scam calls, with fraudsters impersonating Bank of South Pacific (BSP) representatives to seek sensitive banking information. In some cases, the scammers appear to know the recipient’s first and last name.  </P></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 "><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/cook-islands-police-seek-legal-advice-on-cocaine-disposal-options/">
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473Cook Islands Police are still determining how to dispose of the 26.49 kilograms of cocaine that washed ashore on the reef in Mitiaro in July this year. 
474</P><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/bank-reassures-customers-on-system-security-amid-impersonation-scams/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25011905.webp" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">National</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/bank-reassures-customers-on-system-security-amid-impersonation-scams/">Bank reassures customers on system security amid impersonation scams</A></h4><P>More Cook Islanders are reporting suspicious phone calls from scammers posing as Bank of South Pacific (BSP) representatives, prompting renewed warnings for customers to protect their banking and personal information. </P></div>									
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479<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/26092535-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Education</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/technology/education/cocobots-unveil-custom-robot-ahead-of-first-global-challenge-in-south-korea/">Cocobots unveil custom robot ahead of FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea</a></h3><P>Watching a locally built robot collect balls, shoot them to a set height and then balance itself along a raised pole gives a glimpse of the months of fascinating work behind the Cook Islands Robotics Club’s Cocobots team.</P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/creative-centre-celebrates-australian-support-for-health-wellbeing-programme/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/26093004-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Local</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/creative-centre-celebrates-australian-support-for-health-wellbeing-programme/">Creative Centre celebrates Australian support for health, wellbeing programme</a></h3><P>The national anthem, led by Tuakana Puna and joined by the Creative Centre’s clients, provided a heartwarming start to a special morning at the headquarters yesterday.</P></div>									
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488<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/26093031-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Rugby league</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/rugby-league/internal/sport/gold-coast-outpaces-residents-in-mantis-hoff-shield-opener/">Gold Coast outpaces Residents in Mantis-Hoff Shield opener</a></h3><P>Gold Coast Kuki Airani opened the Mantis-Hoff Shield series with a 34-4 win over the Cook Islands Residents yesterday, using a fast-paced attack to put the home side under pressure at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.</P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/golf/cook-islands-mens-golf-team-shines-with-silver-at-inaugural-pacific-cup/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092912.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Golf</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/golf/cook-islands-mens-golf-team-shines-with-silver-at-inaugural-pacific-cup/">Cook Islands men’s golf team shines with silver at inaugural Pacific Cup</a></h3><P>Cook Islands National Men's Golf Team is celebrating a significant achievement after claiming the Silver in the inaugural Pacific Cup, held at Atimanoa Golf de Tahiti.</P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/rugby-league/internal/sport/cook-islands-residents-to-face-gold-coast-kukis/">
488<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092833-scaled-e1790711004930.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Rugby league</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/rugby-league/internal/sport/cook-islands-residents-to-face-gold-coast-kukis/">Cook Islands Residents to face Gold Coast Kukis</a></h3><P>The Cook Islands Residents rugby league team will face the Gold Coast Kukis in an exhibition match tomorrow, Wednesday 30, as the Mantis-Hoff Series comes home to Rarotonga, giving local players the chance to test themselves against a strong Australian-based side. </P></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 "><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/basketball/cook-islands-women-ready-to-write-their-next-chapter-at-the-fiba-womens-polynesian-cup/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/26093008.webp" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Basketball</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/basketball/cook-islands-women-ready-to-write-their-next-chapter-at-the-fiba-womens-polynesian-cup/">Cook Islands women ready to write their next chapter at the FIBA Women’s Polynesian Cup</A></h4><P>Cook Islands women’s national team heads to Tahiti with a renewed sense of purpose as they prepare for the FIBA Women’s Polynesian Cup 2026 to be held later this month.</P><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/limitless-academys-five-island-run-sets-sights-on-mental-health-support/">
488<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/25103123-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Sports</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/limitless-academys-five-island-run-sets-sights-on-mental-health-support/">Limitless Academy’s five-island run sets sights on mental health support</A></h4><P>Limitless Sports and Wellbeing Academy has announced an historic event called Limitless Run the 5 Islands with Us, which will see participants conquer a collective distance of 122 kilometres spanned across five different islands within the Cook Islands.</P><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/netball/apii-arorangi-netball-under-11-rising-stars/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260828_143337-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Netball</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/netball/apii-arorangi-netball-under-11-rising-stars/">Apii Arorangi Netball under 11 Rising Stars</A></h4><P>Apii Arorangi acknowledged the Rising Stars organisers after winning second place in the U11 netball competition.</P></div>									
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493<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ruta-Tangiiau-Mave.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Editorials</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/ruta-mave-harvest-moon-gratitude-balance-and-reflection/">Ruta Mave: Harvest Moon - Gratitude, balance and reflection</A></h4><P>The Harvest Moon was on Saturday, it is the first full moon closest to the autumn equinox - in the northern hemisphere, down south it is the spring equinox; summer is coming. Ruta Mave writes.</P><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/thomas-wynne-wharfs-runways-or-water-which-comes-first-as-el-nino-bears-down/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Profile-pic-TW-e1778539868715.png" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Editorials</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/thomas-wynne-wharfs-runways-or-water-which-comes-first-as-el-nino-bears-down/">Thomas Wynne: Wharfs, runways or water: which comes first as El Niño bears down?</A></h4><P>This year we have talked a great deal about wharfs and runways. A new port for Tongareva was announced in Palau this month. Airstrips, shipping schedules, fuel lines. Clearly, these PA Enua islands need all three. Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.</P><div class="categories-noimage">Letters to the Editor</div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-different-perspectives/">Letter: Different perspectives</A></h4><P>Kia Orana James,
494Thank you for taking the time to respond to my opinion piece. Different perspectives are important, particularly on a project of this significance, and I respect your right to be sceptical about the motivations of the United States, New Zealand or indeed our own Government.</P><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-market-survey/">
494<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CI-News-Letters-Image.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Letters to the Editor</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-market-survey/">Letter: Market survey</A></h4><P>Dear Editor,
495This survey is just nonsense. If you look at the clip advising the public about a survey. </P></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-7 col-xl-8 contentstyle-whitebox-innerhero"><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-take-the-next-step-on-cremation/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CI-News-Letters-Image.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Letters to the Editor</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-take-the-next-step-on-cremation/">Letter: Take the next step on cremation</a></h3><P>Kia Orana Editor, 
496In an earlier letter, a question was raised whether the Cook Islands should establish its own cremation service. I believe it is time to move that conversation forward.
497</P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-united-should-think-carefully-before-welcoming-maggie/">
497<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CI-News-Letters-Image.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Letters to the Editor</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-united-should-think-carefully-before-welcoming-maggie/">Letter: United should think carefully before welcoming Maggie</a></h3><P>Dear Editor,
498I read with interest that George “Maggie” Angene is apparently ready to bury the hatchet with Cook Islands United leader Teariki Heather and work with United in Opposition.
499</P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/te-ipukarea-society-stakeholders-unite-to-advance-practical-solutions-to-plastic-pollution/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092518.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Editorials</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/te-ipukarea-society-stakeholders-unite-to-advance-practical-solutions-to-plastic-pollution/">Te Ipukarea Society: Stakeholders unite to advance practical solutions to plastic pollution</a></h3><P>More than 30 representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, tourism, retail, waste management and the Pa Enua gathered at Masters House Hall on September 22. </P></div>									
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504<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/25062422-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Features</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/memory-lane/pastor-tevai-bobby-matapo-obe-remembered-for-a-lifetime-of-faith-leadership-and-service/">Pastor Tevai “Bobby” Matapo OBE remembered for a lifetime of faith, leadership and service</a></h3><P>Pastor Tevai “Bobby” Matapo OBE, a respected church leader, former Cook Islands Police Commissioner and tireless champion of education, passed away at the age of 79. </P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/culture/in-depth/browne-invested-as-makea-vakatini-ariki-amid-objections/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092322-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Culture</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/culture/in-depth/browne-invested-as-makea-vakatini-ariki-amid-objections/">Browne invested as Makea Vakatini Ariki amid objections</a></h3><P>The akamarokura’anga (investiture) ceremony to install Richard Browne as Makea Vakatini Ariki was held yesterday at the Tairi Tu Matangi marae, drawing opposition from members of the Ngati Makea Vakatini tribe. </P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/food/brewing-success-and-packing-punches-cook-islander-carving-out-dual-legacy/">
504<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26091625-e1789847683499.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Features</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/weekend/food/brewing-success-and-packing-punches-cook-islander-carving-out-dual-legacy/">Brewing success and packing punches: Cook Islander carving out dual legacy</a></h3><P>For Cook Islander Elisha John Sema Robati, the journey into business has been about much more than owning a café. It has been a ride influenced by family and faith – and by the courage to embrace an opportunity and make it his own. </P></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 "><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/business/a-day-at-muri-beach-club-no-check-in-required/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pro-mGikj9m0-1-scaled.jpeg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Business</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/business/a-day-at-muri-beach-club-no-check-in-required/">A Day at Muri Beach Club – No Check-In Required</A></h4><P>You don’t have to be staying at Muri Beach Club Hotel to enjoy a little taste of the resort life.
505Muri Beach Club Hotel’s Day Pass gives outside guests the opportunity to spend the day enjoying the hotel’s beachfront facilities, swimming pool and relaxed adults-only environment – whether you are visiting Rarotonga, staying elsewhere on the island, or simply a local looking for somewhere different to unwind.</P><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/features/weekend/athletics/personal-victory-for-rowe-at-round-rarotonga-road-race/">
505<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092522-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Athletics</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/features/weekend/athletics/personal-victory-for-rowe-at-round-rarotonga-road-race/">Personal victory for Rowe at Round Rarotonga Road Race</A></h4><P>The journey towards better health was at the heart of Chris Rowe’s first-place finish in the 49th Round Rarotonga Road Race (RRRR) 31-kilometre walk event.</P><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/weekend/tourism/legacy-and-hospitality-shine-at-peoples-choice-awards/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092560-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Features</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/weekend/tourism/legacy-and-hospitality-shine-at-peoples-choice-awards/">Legacy and hospitality shine at People’s Choice Awards</A></h4><P>The Cook Islands’ tourism industry has celebrated the people behind its visitor experience, with more than 17,000 votes cast in the 2026 Te Iki’anga a te Iti Tangata People’s Choice Awards. </P><div class="categories-noimage">Church Talk</div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/church-talk/earth-a-small-planet-with-a-great-responsibility-faith-creation-care/">Earth: A small planet with a great responsibility - faith, creation care</A></h4><P>When we look at the night sky, especially here in the Cook Islands where we can see so many stars, we cannot help but wonder: How big is the universe? Are there other planets like Earth? Is there life somewhere else? writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.</P></div>									
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512						<div class="row"><div class="col-12"><h2>Pacific</h2></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5 col-xl-4"><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/pacific-nations-call-for-stronger-international-support-at-fisheries-summit/">
512<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092831.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Local</div></div><h4><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/pacific-nations-call-for-stronger-international-support-at-fisheries-summit/">Pacific nations call for stronger international support at Fisheries Summit</A></h4><P>Representatives of Pacific Island countries and territories shared practical solutions and called for stronger international support for the people and communities who depend on the ocean. Representatives from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Palau, New Zealand and Australia, supported by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and [&hellip;]</P><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/regional/local/economy/fiji/new-cook-islands-high-commissioner-to-fiji-to-focus-on-trade-and-business-growth/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/w
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512<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092401.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="categories">Fiji</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/regional/local/fiji/cook-islands-hosts-chinas-special-envoy/">Cook Islands hosts China’s special envoy</a></h3><P>The Cook Islands High Commission in Fiji was pleased to host China's Special Envoy for BBNJ Secretariat Affairs, Yi Xianliang, and his delegation from Beijing during their visit to Suva this week.</P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/regional/health/economy/fiji/fiji-consul-urges-expatriates-to-get-medical-insurance/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26071510.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Economy</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/regional/health/economy/fiji/fiji-consul-urges-expatriates-to-get-medical-insurance/">Fiji Consul urges expatriates to get medical insurance</a></h3><P>The Honorary Consul (HC) of Fiji to the Cook Islands, Wayne Insimo, is calling on Fijian nationals to take proactive steps, such as securing medical insurance, to protect themselves and their families when working or travelling abroad.</P><hr><div class="contentstyle-postthumb"><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/regional/economy/pacific-islands/pm-brown-wants-action-not-strategy-at-55th-pif-leaders-meeting/">
512<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26083004.jpg" class="img-fluid"></A><div class="premium">Premium content</div><div class="categories">Economy</div></div><h3><A href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/regional/economy/pacific-islands/pm-brown-wants-action-not-strategy-at-55th-pif-leaders-meeting/">PM Brown wants action, not strategy, at 55th PIF Leaders’ Meeting</a></h3><P>Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is pushing for concrete decisions on regional architecture and partnership frameworks rather than further strategy discussions at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror, Palau this week.</P></div>									
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520									<div class="col-12"><h2>Videos</h2></div>
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524									<div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><div id="player1"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/P_ouqMSAGQQ?rel=0&showinfo=0&autoplay=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>		</div></div>
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527						<P class="text-center">
528						<A class="replacevideo" data-playerdiv="player1" data-video="" data-videourl="//www.youtube.com/embed/3lTp16PeKr8?rel=0&showinfo=0&autoplay=1"><i style="float: left;" class="fa fa-play-circle fa-2x"></i>Te Maeva Nui 2026 float parade</A>
529						</p><hr><P class="text-center">
530						<A class="replacevideo" data-playerdiv="player1" data-video="" data-videourl="//www.youtube.com/embed/3FbBUru_QvI?rel=0&showinfo=0&autoplay=1"><i style="float: left;" class="fa fa-play-circle fa-2x"></i>Cook Islands and New Zealand's Declaration on Defence and Security.</A>
531						</p><hr><P class="text-center">
532						<A class="replacevideo" data-playerdiv="player1" data-video="" data-videourl="//www.youtube.com/embed/63CcIf0uVRs?rel=0&showinfo=0&autoplay=1"><i style="float: left;" class="fa fa-play-circle fa-2x"></i>PM Mark Brown reflects on 2025 challenges</A>
533						</p><hr><P class="text-center">
534						<A class="replacevideo" data-playerdiv="player1" data-><i style="float: left;" class="fa fa-play-circle fa-2x"></i>Highlights of 2025</A>
535						</p><hr><P class="text-center">
536						<A class="replacevideo" data-playerdiv="player1" data-video="" data-videourl="//www.youtube.com/embed/P_ouqMSAGQQ?rel=0&showinfo=0&autoplay=1"><i style="float: left;" class="fa fa-play-circle fa-2x"></i>U.S. Ambassador for Cook Islands</A>
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557							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
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562						<P class="smalltext">25 September 2026</p>
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568							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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572						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/election-2026/pm-brown-sacks-angene-despite-manihiki-petition/">PM Brown sacks Angene despite Manihiki petition</a></h4>
573						<P class="smalltext">21 September 2026</p>
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578							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/outer-islands/election-2026/angene-accepts-ministerial-removal-vows-to-keep-serving/">
578<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26092117-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
579							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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583						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/outer-islands/election-2026/angene-accepts-ministerial-removal-vows-to-keep-serving/">Angene accepts ministerial removal, vows to keep serving</a></h4>
584						<P class="smalltext">22 September 2026</p>
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589							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/parliament/election-2026/elikana-expresses-humility-after-narrow-comeback-win-in-pukapuka-nassau/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26082615-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
590							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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594						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/parliament/election-2026/elikana-expresses-humility-after-narrow-comeback-win-in-pukapuka-nassau/">Elikana expresses humility after narrow comeback win in Pukapuka-Nassau</a></h4>
595						<P class="smalltext">27 August 2026</p>
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597					</div><div class="row">
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599						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
600							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/parliament/election-2026/heather-names-younger-brother-to-lead-opposition-in-parliament/">
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601							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
602						</div>
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605						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/parliament/election-2026/heather-names-younger-brother-to-lead-opposition-in-parliament/">Heather names younger brother to lead Opposition in Parliament</a></h4>
606						<P class="smalltext">27 August 2026</p>
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611							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/economy/a-purpose-built-lifeline-cook-islands-welcomes-new-5m-inter-island-vessel/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26082530-scaled-e1787768860210.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
612							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
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616						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/economy/a-purpose-built-lifeline-cook-islands-welcomes-new-5m-inter-island-vessel/">‘A purpose-built lifeline’: Cook Islands welcomes new $5m inter-island vessel</a></h4>
617						<P class="smalltext">26 August 2026</p>
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634							<div class="categories">Environment</div>
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645							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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650						<P class="smalltext">13 August 2026</p>
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655							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/election-2026/cook-islands-party-set-for-historic-fifth-term-in-government/">
655<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26081218-2-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
656							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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660						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/election-2026/cook-islands-party-set-for-historic-fifth-term-in-government/">Cook Islands Party set for historic fifth term in government</a></h4>
661						<P class="smalltext">13 August 2026</p>
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667							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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671						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/election-2026/cook-islands-vote-for-leadership-accountability-and-future-vision/">Cook Islands vote for leadership, accountability and future vision</a></h4>
672						<P class="smalltext">13 August 2026</p>
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677<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kata-26-June.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
678							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
679						</div>
680					</div>
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682						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/kata/election-2026/kata-cook-islands-elections/">Kata: 2026 elections</a></h4>
683						<P class="smalltext">26 June 2026</p>
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689							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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693						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/election-2026/the-village-wanted-unity-armstrong-secures-ivirua-uncontested-as-62-contest-2026-general-election/">‘The village wanted unity’: Armstrong secures Ivirua uncontested as 62 contest 2026 general election</a></h4>
694						<P class="smalltext">14 July 2026</p>
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700							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
701						</div>
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705						<P class="smalltext">11 July 2026</p>
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711							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
712						</div>
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716						<P class="smalltext">4 July 2026</p>
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721<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26062558.webp" class="img-fluid"></a>
722							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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733							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
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735					</div>
736					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
737						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/outer-islands/election-2026/minister-angene-announces-shock-move-to-contest-manihiki-as-independent/">Minister Angene announces shock move to contest Manihiki as independent</a></h4>
738						<P class="smalltext">26 June 2026</p>
739					</div>
740					</div><div class="row">
741					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
742						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
743							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/parliament/election-2026/cook-islands-general-election-set-for-august-12/">
743<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/25080513-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
744							<div class="categories">Election 2026</div>
745						</div>
746					</div>
747					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
748						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/parliament/election-2026/cook-islands-general-election-set-for-august-12/">Cook Islands General Election set for August 12</a></h4>
749						<P class="smalltext">25 June 2026</p>
750					</div>
751					</div><div class="row">
752					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
753						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
754							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/economy/parliament/maternity-paternity-leave-entitlements-set-to-increase/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26062317-scaled-e1782278471529.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
755							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
756						</div>
757					</div>
758					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
759						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/economy/parliament/maternity-paternity-leave-entitlements-set-to-increase/">Maternity, paternity leave entitlements set to increase</a></h4>
760						<P class="smalltext">24 June 2026</p>
761					</div>
762					</div><div class="row">
763					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
764						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
765							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/economy/sovereign-wealth-fund-to-secure-future-from-seabed-mineral-revenues/">
765<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26061634-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
766							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
767						</div>
768					</div>
769					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
770						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/economy/sovereign-wealth-fund-to-secure-future-from-seabed-mineral-revenues/">Sovereign Wealth Fund to secure future from seabed mineral revenues</a></h4>
771						<P class="smalltext">24 June 2026</p>
772					</div>
773					</div><div class="row">
774					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
775						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
776							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/mason-begins-role-as-solicitor-general/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26070126-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
777							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
778						</div>
779					</div>
780					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
781						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/mason-begins-role-as-solicitor-general/">Mason begins role as Solicitor General</a></h4>
782						<P class="smalltext">4 July 2026</p>
783					</div>
784					</div><div class="row">
785					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
786						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
787							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/report-warns-deep-sea-mining-carries-radioactive-risks-sbma-urges-more-research/">
787<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20092117.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
788							<div class="categories">Environment</div>
789						</div>
790					</div>
791					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
792						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/report-warns-deep-sea-mining-carries-radioactive-risks-sbma-urges-more-research/">Report warns deep-sea mining carries radioactive risks, SBMA urges more research</a></h4>
793						<P class="smalltext">22 July 2026</p>
794					</div>
795					</div><div class="row">
796					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
797						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
798							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/tourism/tourist-rescued-from-avaavaroa-passage-after-ignoring-safety-sign/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26072001.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
799							<div class="categories">Local</div>
800						</div>
801					</div>
802					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
803						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/tourism/tourist-rescued-from-avaavaroa-passage-after-ignoring-safety-sign/">Tourist rescued from Avaavaroa passage after ignoring safety sign</a></h4>
804						<P class="smalltext">21 July 2026</p>
805					</div>
806					</div><div class="row">
807					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
808						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
809							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/parliament/new-environment-act-to-strengthen-protection-takes-effect-in-january/">
809<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26071609-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
810							<div class="categories">Environment</div>
811						</div>
812					</div>
813					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
814						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/parliament/new-environment-act-to-strengthen-protection-takes-effect-in-january/">New Environment Act to strengthen protection takes effect in January</a></h4>
815						<P class="smalltext">20 July 2026</p>
816					</div>
817					</div><div class="row">
818					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
819						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
820							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/environment/cook-islands-introduces-heavy-fines-and-jail-time-under-new-environment-act/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26062318-1-scaled-e1782412449659.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
821							<div class="categories">Environment</div>
822						</div>
823					</div>
824					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
825						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/environment/cook-islands-introduces-heavy-fines-and-jail-time-under-new-environment-act/">Cook Islands introduces heavy fines and jail time under new Environment Act</a></h4>
826						<P class="smalltext">15 July 2026</p>
827					</div>
828					</div><div class="row">
829					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
830						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
831							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/parliament/justice-minister-halts-religious-applications-pending-review/">
831<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26061628-1-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
832							<div class="categories">Local</div>
833						</div>
834					</div>
835					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
836						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/parliament/justice-minister-halts-religious-applications-pending-review/">Justice Minister halts religious applications pending review</a></h4>
837						<P class="smalltext">23 June 2026</p>
838					</div>
839					</div><div class="row">
840					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
841						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
842							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/parliament/parliament-approves-massive-375m-budget-to-combat-cost-of-living/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26061633-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
843							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
844						</div>
845					</div>
846					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
847						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/parliament/parliament-approves-massive-375m-budget-to-combat-cost-of-living/">Parliament approves massive $375m budget to ‘combat cost of living’</a></h4>
848						<P class="smalltext">23 June 2026</p>
849					</div>
850					</div><div class="row">
851					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
852						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
853							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/business/bus-company-works-with-govt-ensures-essential-transportation-needs-are-met/">
853<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/21060324-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
854							<div class="categories">Business</div>
855						</div>
856					</div>
857					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
858						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/business/bus-company-works-with-govt-ensures-essential-transportation-needs-are-met/">Bus company works with govt, ensures essential transportation needs are met</a></h4>
859						<P class="smalltext">4 June 2026</p>
860					</div>
861					</div><div class="row">
862					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
863						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
864							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/environment/health/screenings-reveal-widespread-ear-damage-among-construction-and-marine-workers/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26060315.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
865							<div class="categories">Environment</div>
866						</div>
867					</div>
868					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
869						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/environment/health/screenings-reveal-widespread-ear-damage-among-construction-and-marine-workers/">Screenings reveal widespread ear damage among construction and marine workers</a></h4>
870						<P class="smalltext">4 June 2026</p>
871					</div>
872					</div><div class="row">
873					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
874						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
875							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/economy/opposition-supports-energy-framework-urges-government-to-lead-by-example/">
875<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26021223-scaled-e1780424694943.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
876							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
877						</div>
878					</div>
879					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
880						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/economy/opposition-supports-energy-framework-urges-government-to-lead-by-example/">Opposition supports energy framework, urges government to lead by example</a></h4>
881						<P class="smalltext">2 June 2026</p>
882					</div>
883					</div><div class="row">
884					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
885						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
886							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/tourism/economic-doubts-hit-tourism/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/24071109-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
887							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
888						</div>
889					</div>
890					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
891						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/tourism/economic-doubts-hit-tourism/">Tourism industry warns of economic vulnerability despite government assurances</a></h4>
892						<P class="smalltext">30 May 2026</p>
893					</div>
894					</div><div class="row">
895					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
896						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
897							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/thomas-wynne-strength-to-strength-but-who-will-be-standing/">
897<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Profile-pic-TW-e1778539868715.png" class="img-fluid"></a>
898							<div class="categories">Editorials</div>
899						</div>
900					</div>
901					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
902						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/thomas-wynne-strength-to-strength-but-who-will-be-standing/">Thomas Wynne: Strength to strength, but who will be standing?</a></h4>
903						<P class="smalltext">30 May 2026</p>
904					</div>
905					</div><div class="row">
906					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
907						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
908							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/prepare-cook-islands-government-activates-five-phase-plan-to-safeguard-fuel-supply/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/22121801-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
909							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
910						</div>
911					</div>
912					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
913						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/prepare-cook-islands-government-activates-five-phase-plan-to-safeguard-fuel-supply/">Prepare! Cook Islands Government activates five-phase plan to safeguard fuel supply</a></h4>
914						<P class="smalltext">29 May 2026</p>
915					</div>
916					</div><div class="row">
917					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
918						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
919							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/economy/new-zealand-releases-20-million-of-paused-funding-to-cook-islands/">
919<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26040130.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
920							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
921						</div>
922					</div>
923					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
924						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/politics/economy/new-zealand-releases-20-million-of-paused-funding-to-cook-islands/">New Zealand releases $20 million of paused funding to Cook Islands</a></h4>
925						<P class="smalltext">28 May 2026</p>
926					</div>
927					</div><div class="row">
928					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
929						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
930							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/parliament/cook-islands-stamp-on-passports-purely-voluntary-pm-brown/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26052812-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
931							<div class="categories">National</div>
932						</div>
933					</div>
934					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
935						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/parliament/cook-islands-stamp-on-passports-purely-voluntary-pm-brown/">Cook Islands stamp on passports ‘purely voluntary’: PM Brown</a></h4>
936						<P class="smalltext">29 May 2026</p>
937					</div>
938					</div><div class="row">
939					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
940						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
941							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/maritime-cook-islands-is-not-an-independent-agency-says-ministry-of-transport/">
941<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/24122907.png" class="img-fluid"></a>
942							<div class="categories">Editorials</div>
943						</div>
944					</div>
945					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
946						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/opinion/editorials/maritime-cook-islands-is-not-an-independent-agency-says-ministry-of-transport/">Maritime Cook Islands is ‘not an independent agency’, says Ministry of Transport</a></h4>
947						<P class="smalltext">2 December 2025</p>
948					</div>
949					</div><div class="row">
950					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
951						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
952							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/new-security-pact-solidifies-nz-as-primary-defence-partner/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26040117-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
953							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
954						</div>
955					</div>
956					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
957						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/new-security-pact-solidifies-nz-as-primary-defence-partner/">New security pact solidifies NZ as primary defence partner</a></h4>
958						<P class="smalltext">2 April 2026</p>
959					</div>
960					</div><div class="row">
961					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
962						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
963							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/government-prioritises-fuel-supply-stability/">
963<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26040612-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
964							<div class="categories">Local</div>
965						</div>
966					</div>
967					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
968						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/government-prioritises-fuel-supply-stability/">Government prioritises fuel supply stability</a></h4>
969						<P class="smalltext">7 April 2026</p>
970					</div>
971					</div><div class="row">
972					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
973						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
974							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/economy/breaking-news/cook-islands-delays-seabed-mining-decision-extends-exploration-to-2032/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/25101741.webp" class="img-fluid"></a>
975							<div class="categories">BREAKING NEWS</div>
976						</div>
977					</div>
978					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
979						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/environment/economy/breaking-news/cook-islands-delays-seabed-mining-decision-extends-exploration-to-2032/">Cook Islands delays seabed mining decision, extends exploration to 2032</a></h4>
980						<P class="smalltext">12 November 2025</p>
981					</div>
982					</div><div class="row">
983					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
984						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
985							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/parliament/justice-minister-mokoroa-open-to-reviewing-sexual-offence-penalties/">
985<img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/25062413-scaled.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
986							<div class="categories">Local</div>
987						</div>
988					</div>
989					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
990						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/politics/parliament/justice-minister-mokoroa-open-to-reviewing-sexual-offence-penalties/">Justice Minister Mokoroa open to reviewing sexual offence penalties</a></h4>
991						<P class="smalltext">4 October 2025</p>
992					</div>
993					</div><div class="row">
994					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksimage">
995						<div class="contentstyle-postthumb">
996							<a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/economy/penrhyn-proposed-as-cook-islands-commercial-tuna-transshipment-hub/"><img src="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/25082714.jpg" class="img-fluid"></a>
997							<div class="categories">Economy</div>
998						</div>
999					</div>
1000					<div class="col-6 col-2 contentstyle-editorpicksinfo">
1001						<h4><a href="https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/economy/penrhyn-proposed-as-cook-islands-commercial-tuna-transshipment-hub/">Penrhyn proposed as Cook Islands’ commercial tuna transhipment hub</a></h4>
1002						<P class="smalltext">28 August 2025</p>
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