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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against; The Prime… Audio
Luxon should step in over Cook Islands spat - expert
![New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566931/luxon-and-peters-to-miss-cook-islands-60th-constitution-day-celebrations will not attend] the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Md2G6RBV--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1752710675/4K44L4G_RNZ_Pacific_web_images_940_x_588_px_16_png?_a=BACCd2AD)
A geopolitical analyst says the prime minister should fix the diplomatic stand-off, as the foreign minister is making things worse. Audio
Cook Islanders worried about impact of funding cuts
Cook Islanders are worried about the impact of funding cuts, after New Zealand suspending nearly $30 million in aid to the Cook Islands over two years. Tere Carr, owns a tourism business there and… Audio
News in Niuean for 11 November 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 11 November 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Government accused of worsening relationship with Cook Islands
The government has been accused of making things worse between New Zealand and the Cook Islands, by withholding more money. Teuila Fuatai reports. Audio
News in Tongan for 11 November 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Colourism and bullying: The controversial world of island beauty pageants
Beauty pageants have waned in popularity in the United States and elsewhere, but they remain serious business in the Pacific Islands.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 11 November 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves 11 November 2025
Fiji women's groups accuse PM of gender bias; Miss Cook Islands pageant returns; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Fiji women's groups accuse PM of gender bias
Women's groups in Fiji hit out at the Prime Minister this week, saying he promotes patriarchy and gender bias. Audio
Miss Cook Islands pageant returns
For the first time since the pandemic the Cook Islands has crowned a new beauty queen, and she's made history as the youngest to ever win the title. Audio
Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora 10 November 2025
There were mixed results for Pasifika teams in rugby union and rugby league at the weekend. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 8pm for 10 November 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 4pm for 10 November 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 3pm for 10 November 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
