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Concerns have been raised regarding the alleged misuse of government vehicles by public servants and ministers, including reports of use by family members, vehicle personalisation, and some ministers possessing multiple vehicles.

Cook Islands News

Concerns mount over alleged misuse of government vehicles ↗

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After months of unresolved diplomatic strain, New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown held informal, significant talks in Auckland yesterday.

Cook Islands News

Brown, Peters finally meet after 18 months of silence ↗

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Prime Minister Mark Brown, and the Foreign Minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters, held an informal discussion at Peters’ private residence in Auckland today.

Cook Islands News

PM Brown and NZ Foreign Minister Peters hold ‘informal ’discussions ↗

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Prime Minister Mark Brown has reaffirmed that the Cook Islands’ relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand 'remains enduring, grounded in shared history, values, and mutual benefit.’

Cook Islands News

PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ ↗

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Te Aponga Uira (TAU) chief executive officer Lesley Katoa is the new Chairperson of the Pacific Power Association (PPA) - the first woman to hold this role.

Cook Islands News

Katoa is new Chairperson of Pacific Power Association ↗

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Prime Minister Mark Brown is in New Zealand this week for a series of public engagements, including a reconnection with the Cook Islands diaspora, as his New Zealand counterpart indicated no bilateral meeting has been arranged during the visit.

Cook Islands News

Brown in NZ for diaspora engagement as Luxon signals no bilateral meeting ↗

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Police have charged Toka Hagai, the former Rakahanga executive officer, with allegations of serious financial mismanagement.

Cook Islands News

Hagai hit with ‘obtaining by pecuniary advantage’ charge ↗

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Cook Islands athlete Estelle Short will represent the nation at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland, taking place from March 20–22.

Cook Islands News

Short aims for a new record at the 2026 World Indoor Athletics Championships ↗

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