Henry Puna
Vigils for victims of Chch attacks being held across Pacific
Vigils remembering the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attacks are being held across the Pacific. Audio
Global energy systems' transition a great opportunity
Delegates at a major international energy summit have described the global transition away from fossil fuels as a massive opportunity for innovation and growth. Audio
Cook Islands urges global optimism for energy transition
The Cook Islands prime minister has urged the international community not to be deterred by a minority of countries reluctant to decarbonise. Henry Puna said that small countries like his were doing… Audio
Chance of first female PM in Cook Islands
Cook Islanders go to the polls next week with voters on 15 islands electing 24 Members of Parliament. Audio
Cook Islands Party vying for a third term in power
It's election time again in the Cook Islands and the Cook Islands Party, under Prime Minister Henry Puna, which has run the country for the past eight years, is staunchly defending its record. Audio
Cook Islands balancing geopolitical relationships
The Cook Islands is balancing the evolution of its "premiere" relationship with New Zealand against its long-standing one with China. Audio
NZ and Cook Islands reaffirm unique relationship
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have reaffirmed their commitment to continue developing their unique relationship. Audio
New Zealand gets a new foreign minister this week
New Zealand gets a new foreign minister this week after eight years of Murray McCully. Audio
Cooks tax amnesty questioned
A tax amnesty promised by the Cook Islands Prime Minister in a Christmas message will most likely require a law change to be properly administered.
Cook Islands pitches for UNESCO seat
The Cook Islands has put itself forward for a seat with UNESCO saying it will be a positive dynamic voice for the Pacific. Audio
Cooks/EU fishing deal still not completed - Puna
The Cook Islands prime minister says a fishing deal with the EU is yet to be signed but he says his government's aim is to ensure that any fishing is done sustainably. Audio
NZ promoting its fisheries management to the Pacific
Pacific fisheries leaders gather in NZ to hear how this country's catch based management system works. Audio
Pacific leaders are concerned COP 21 will fall short
Pacific leaders say they are concerned the climate change agreement to be finalised in Paris this week will fall short on what needs to be done to deal with the impacts of global warming. Audio
Cook Islands PM's incorrect figures come back to haunt
Cook Island residents are raising concerns about the Prime Minister's leadership after he denied the country had a serious depopulation issue. Audio
Cooks PM reciprocates NZ counterpart's visit
The Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna, and his New Zealand counterpart, John Key, have met in Auckland to discuss a range of challenges facing the Cook Islands. Audio
Cooks PM says NZ relationship paramount
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna says its relationship with New Zealand is a double edged-sword but his government would never do anything to put it at risk. Audio
Efforts to stem migration from Cooks
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have reaffirmed their strong ties 50 years after a novel deal was forged allowing self government for the Cooks including New Zealand passports for its people. Audio
Pension portability plans for NZ's Realm
People wanting to retire in the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau will be able to leave New Zealand ten years earlier under new laws expected to come into force this year. Audio
Cooks Democrats scramble to confer
Manoeuvrings across party lines are reportedly afoot as lobbying to form a coalition government intensifies among the Cook Islands' main political parties. Audio
Political uncertainty continues in Cooks
Six months after the Cook Islands general election the result remains uncertain, with another by-election pending in Aitutaki next month and political parties still vying for voters' attention. Audio
