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The New Zealand government is being called on to push for more Pacific nations to get support from the UN's Green Climate Fund.

Leader of the One Cook Islands party Teina Bishop is being touted as the new deputy leader of the opposition.

A Cook Islands company says its proposal to build a fishing hub on Penrhyn will be endorsed by the atoll's residents.

The Pacific Islands Forum has congratulated the Cook Islands for becoming the first member to get a readiness support grant from the Green Climate Fund.

Reports from the Cook Islands say Penryhn islanders are opposed to sea bed mining, purse-seining and making the island a fishing hub and a base for the police patrol boat.

After a year of discussion, the Cook Islands Marae Moana Oceans Policy is finally with the prime minister who will present it to Cabinet.

A Fiji-based cruise company says it is forging ahead with its 11-day cruise to the remote Lau island group, which was heavily damaged by Cyclone Winston.

In an effort to address issues of concern, the Ministry of Health launched the Cook Islands Mental Health Policy and Cook Islands Road Safety Strategy over the weekend.

In the Cook Islands a third of all adults has a non-communicable disease and health authorities are this week trying to make people aware of the threat.

A new report says seabed mining could see Papua New Guinea reap economic benefits of US$80 million over two years.

More than 1500 visitors gathered in Auckland to remember the noted Māori academic Ranginui Walker on the first day of his tangihanga. Video, Audio

Three Auckland district health boards and the Health Ministry are digging deep to boost Maori and Pacific representation in the health workforce.

A major communication tower for Fiji's remote Lau island group was completely crumpled by Cyclone Winston.

A new report says sea bed mining in the Pacific would significantly benefit Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands.