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Cook Islands in the running for the IRL Women’s Golden Boot Award
Nov. 29, 2025

Cook Islands in the running for the IRL Women’s Golden Boot Award

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Cook Islands wartime veterans finally get long overdue recognition
Nov. 21, 2025

Cook Islands wartime veterans finally get long overdue recognition

Public Broadcaster Pacific Media Network |
Owner: New Zealand Government

Pacific Media Network

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government through National Pacific Radio Trust Inc.
Year Founded 2002
Website https://pmn.co.nz/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Historic first for Cook Islands women's rugby sevens debut
Dec. 19, 2025

Historic first for Cook Islands women's rugby sevens debut

Public Broadcaster ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |
Owner: Australian Government

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Public Broadcaster
Owned By Australian Government
Year Founded 1932
Website www.abc.net.au
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Australia, Sydney
Owner Country Australia

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It has not been a good week for Winston, Gerry or Democracy in Parliament last week
Feb. 22, 2026

It has not been a good week for Winston, Gerry or Democracy in Parliament last week

Indeterminate The Daily Blog |
Owner: Martyn Bradbury

The Daily Blog

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Owned By Martyn Bradbury
Year Founded 2013
Website https://thedailyblog.co.nz/
Domain Registration Year 2012
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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NZ Defence chief strengthens ties with Cook Islands visit    
Dec. 20, 2025

NZ Defence chief strengthens ties with Cook Islands visit    

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Feb. 27, 2026

NZ Customs Minister says aid to the Pacific should eventually end and become investment

Neutral Pacific News Service |
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd

Pacific News Service

Neutral
Owned By The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded 2014
Website https://pina.com.fj/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Fiji, Suva
Owner Country Fiji

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Cook Islands PM says economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause
Nov. 14, 2025

Cook Islands PM says economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause

Public Broadcaster RNZ |
Owner: New Zealand Government

RNZ

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government
Year Founded 1995
Website www.rnz.co.nz
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country New Zealand

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Letter: Seventh Minister
Feb. 26, 2026

Letter: Seventh Minister

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Letter: Aitutaki power play or politicking?
Feb. 24, 2026

Letter: Aitutaki power play or politicking?

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Cook Islands tourism industry concerned by NZ funding pause and lack of govt clarity
Nov. 13, 2025

Cook Islands tourism industry concerned by NZ funding pause and lack of govt clarity

Public Broadcaster Pacific Media Network |
Owner: New Zealand Government

Pacific Media Network

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government through National Pacific Radio Trust Inc.
Year Founded 2002
Website https://pmn.co.nz/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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New Zealand’s Chief Of Defence Force Observes Search And Rescue Near Tokelau, And Pacific Patrol Near Cook Islands
Dec. 19, 2025

New Zealand’s Chief Of Defence Force Observes Search And Rescue Near Tokelau, And Pacific Patrol Near Cook Islands

Indeterminate Pacific Scoop |
Owner: Thompson Family

Scoop

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Owned By Thompson Family through Scoop Foundation for Public Interest Journalism
Year Founded 1999
Website www.scoop.co.nz
Domain Registration Year 1999
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country New Zealand

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International Travel 22 January
Jan. 22, 2026

International Travel 22 January

Center-left The National Tribune |
Owner: The National Tribune Australia

The National Tribune

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Owned By The National Tribune Australia
Year Founded 2019
Website https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/
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Access Type open
Publication Location Australia, Toowoomba
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Cook Islands offers ‘practical steps’ amid NZ rift, fiscal settings ‘sound’
Dec. 4, 2025

Cook Islands offers ‘practical steps’ amid NZ rift, fiscal settings ‘sound’

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Nov. 13, 2025

Cook Islands delays seabed mining decision, extends exploration to 2032

Neutral Pacific News Service |
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd

Pacific News Service

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Owned By The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded 2014
Website https://pina.com.fj/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Fiji, Suva
Owner Country Fiji

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Cook Islands boxer Tuteru wins WIBA world heavyweight title
Nov. 29, 2025

Cook Islands boxer Tuteru wins WIBA world heavyweight title

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Cook Islands seabed mining delay hailed as win for ongoing Pacific region resistance
Nov. 14, 2025

Cook Islands seabed mining delay hailed as win for ongoing Pacific region resistance

Public Broadcaster Pacific Media Network |
Owner: New Zealand Government

Pacific Media Network

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government through National Pacific Radio Trust Inc.
Year Founded 2002
Website https://pmn.co.nz/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country New Zealand

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Charlie Charters files permanent stay application
May. 6, 2026

Charlie Charters files permanent stay application

Neutral Fijivillage |
Owner: William Parkinson

fijivillage

Neutral
Owned By William Parkinson through Communications Fiji Ltd
Year Founded 1997
Website https://www.fijivillage.com/
Domain Registration Year Indeterminate
Access Type open
Publication Location Fiji, Suva
Owner Country Fiji

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CISNOC puts 2026 Cook Islands Games on hold for new track
Dec. 17, 2025

CISNOC puts 2026 Cook Islands Games on hold for new track

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Cook Islands private sector seeks answers on $30 million NZ funding hole
Nov. 29, 2025

Cook Islands private sector seeks answers on $30 million NZ funding hole

Neutral Cook Island News |
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods

Cook Island News

Neutral
Owned By Liz Woods & John Woods
Year Founded 2008
Website https://www.cookislandsnews.com/
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type hybrid
Publication Location Cook Islands, Rarotonga
Owner Country Cook Islands

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Cook Islands remains 'committed' to New Zealand despite disagreements, trust issues
Nov. 10, 2025

Cook Islands remains 'committed' to New Zealand despite disagreements, trust issues

Public Broadcaster RNZ |
Owner: New Zealand Government

RNZ

Public Broadcaster
Owned By New Zealand Government
Year Founded 1995
Website www.rnz.co.nz
Domain Registration Year 1997
Access Type open
Publication Location New Zealand, Wellington
Owner Country New Zealand

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