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Caption:Cook Islands fisherman Pone Apiuta waving down the crew of an RNZAF plane on 19 June.Photo credit:Supplied / NZDFKirianu Nio is the uncle of rescued Cook Islands fisherman Pone Apiuta.Supplied
A Royal New Zealand Air Force Poseidon crew has found a solo fisherman missing for a week in the northern Cook Islands. The missing Cook Islands fisherman was able to wave to the crew of the P-8A after they found him west of Pukapuka Island.
A RNZAF P-8A Poseidon crew have located missing boats in Fijian and Kiribati waters.
NZDF air and maritime assets combine for successful search and rescue operation south of Tonga. 19 February 2026
Fishermen on board on the Lewa were located by crew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon.
A large plane in the air.
French, right, and Kanak flags.
The prime minister of Solomon Islands Matthew Wale (left) and his PNG counterpart James Marape (right) sign a Framework Agreement on Development and Economic Cooperation, watched on by members of PNG’s cabinet, during talks in Port Moresby, 26 June 2026.
The prestigious titles of Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau are being be bestowed upon Ratu Tevita this week.
Matthew Wale. 22 June 2026
Lake Ferry Bridge damage
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Kāhu Korako (part of Tūrama). For Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Kāhu symbolise knowledge, leadership and vision, all key attributes of chiefs, rangatira, Ariki.