The nomination of Jared Novelly as the United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Niue, the Cook Islands, and Samoa is progressing after a lengthy confirmation process....
The Cook Islands has reported its first death from a dengue outbreak that has been affecting the region since May 2025. An elderly patient with underlying...
Trade negotiations between New Zealand and the Cook Islands have reached a critical impasse following New Zealand’s decision to suspend payments to the Pacific nation. This...
New Zealand has announced an extension of its pause on direct funding to the Cook Islands Government, totaling $29.8 million, following the signing of partnership agreements...
Air New Zealand announced the introduction of non-stop flights connecting Christchurch to Rarotonga, the capital of the Cook Islands, set to commence on May 26, 2026....
The Cook Islands government is considering an extension of its deep-sea mining exploration licenses. Currently, the country is three-and-a-half years into a five-year exploration phase, which...
Musician Shane Walker achieved significant recognition at the 2025 Pacific Music Awards, winning both the awards for best Pacific male artist and best Pacific song for...
Musician Shane Walker from South Auckland emerged as a standout winner at the 2025 Pacific Music Awards, securing two prestigious titles: best Pacific male artist and...
Foreign Minister Winston Peters addressed the 60th anniversary of the Cook Islands’ free association with New Zealand, delivering a speech that highlighted the successes of this...
