Cook Islands

While some welcome the change, others argue it's insufficient given the rising cost of living.

Norman George says self-government has failed and urges Aotearoa to take action, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says any change must come from the Cook Islands people.

The former Cook Islands prime minister and Pacific Islands Forum head has joined the board of the deep sea mining company Cobalt Seabed Resources. Audio

An advocate for ocean conservation and protection says the executive order exposes the close link between militarism, capitalism and colonialism.

Cook Islands foreign affairs minister says they have yet to re-engage with Beijing following the signing of the agreements that caused a diplomatic row with New Zealand.

Nine people are contesting the vacant Mangaia mayoral seat, making it the highest number of mayoral candidates in the Island Government Election.

The organisers of the petition are advocating for the continued collection, treatment, and distribution of water without tariffs.

The emergency management office says, "It's not something that is going to be of serious nature."

Te Ipukarea Society says the arrogance of the US president to think he can break international law by authorising deep sea mining in international waters is "astounding".

Several tonnes of fish could be wasted on Palmerston Island due to a failing diesel generator, with no timeline for it to be fixed.