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NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands
New Zealand has paused nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands for the upcoming financial year. Audio
China could be beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles
The decision by New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, to suspend payment of aid to the Cook Islands, could backfire on the government. Audio
Pacific economy is growing slowly but surely - World Bank
The Pacific regional economy is growing, slowly but surely, reports the World Bank. Audio
Getting ready for the biggest Cook Islands festival in Aotearoa
Te Maeva Nui NZ is seen as the largest Cook Islands cultural festival outside of the Cook Islands. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 June 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 19 June 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Explainer: Why has New Zealand paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal?
New Zealand has halted more than $18 million in assistance to its realm country. But the island's prime minister said his government was "aware" it was coming.
Political editor Jo Moir on Cook Islands funding latest
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 June 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks about plans to evacuate New Zealanders from Israel and Iran. Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting… Audio
NZ pausing funding to Cook Islands
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
News in Niuean for 19 June 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 19 June 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific News in French for 19 June 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Pacific Waves for 19 June 2025
Auckland flood residents still facing uncertainty; Debate on deep sea mining in the Cooks ongoing; Moana Pasifika's inspirational captain leaves for Japan. Audio
