Aere mai tātou on 9 July from 2pm at Aroʻa Beach (next to the Rarotongan Hotel) for a fun, family beach day organised by Ocean Ancestors—a collective of individuals, NGOs, and businesses united by a ...

International relations expert Geoffrey Miller and former National MP and minister Alfred Ngaro offer insights into the escalating tensions between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

The Cook Islands’ new minimum wage rate of $10 per hour officially came into effect on July 1, 2025, following a 50-cent increase from the previous rate of $9.50.

The Cook Islands Destination Stewardship Plan aims to balance tourism growth with cultural preservation by addressing challenges like commodification and intellectual property protection through ...

Prime Minister Mark Brown is ‘confident’ there will be no areas of concern with the agreement the Cook Islands has signed with China once the documents are available to the public ‘very shortly’.

Former Director of Audit, Paul Allsworth, claims that cultural ties and environmental factors are strong contributing forces to corruption in the Cook Islands government.

Despite a growing Cook Islands population in New Zealand, the number of Cook Islands Māori speakers is declining, raising concerns about the language’s future, and prompting calls for greater support ...

Journalist Rachel Reeves shares insights and revelations from this week’s Deep Sea Symposium hosted by the Cook Islands Centre For Research (Te Puna Vai Marama).

A recent incident in Avaavaroa Passage has once again highlighted the urgent need for stronger safety measures in this high-risk marine environment.

In a bid to strengthen and revive traditional practices, 13 Year 9 Titikaveka College students undertook the challenge of carving traditional coconut-grating stools for the first time this term.

The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the ...

The three-day Cook Islands National Council of Women’s Uikaraurau summit, which concluded on Wednesday, addressed issues like climate justice, Te Reo Maori revitalisation, NCD prevention and combating ...