The exhumation of a woman’s body in Ma’uke, and the homicide investigation now underway, is just heartbreaking, writes.

A motion of no confidence against the Cook Islands Cabinet, filed on February 11, faces delays due to parliamentary procedure, specifically the 14-day notice requirement and the precedence of an ...

The establishment of the International Federation of Ancestral Sports is anticipated by the end of this month, bringing together five nations from the Polynesian triangle: Rapa Nui, Hawaii, New ...

Cook Islander Archie Atiau says the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which affected South East Queensland and the New South Wales North Coast, Australia, has been severe. TC Alfred was a powerful, ...

The Cook Islands advocates for a balanced maritime levy, ensuring Small Island Developing States are not disproportionately burdened and maintaining vital shipping access. The International Maritime ...

Visitor arrivals reached 170,315 last year, the second-highest number on record, just behind the 2019 peak of 171,550, contributing over half a billion dollars to the economy. Visitor arrivals reached ...

Cook Islands Tourism’s Kia Orana Ambassador Programme promotes responsible tourism by educating and engaging various community sectors, including tourism workers, schools and church groups, to uphold ...

In the early hours of what seemed to be an ordinary night, a father faced his worst nightmare when a fire broke out in his house in Takuvaine Valley early Sunday morning. In the early hours of what ...

Cook Islands News is a national newspaper with the latest news from Rarotonga and the Pa Enua (outer islands). The print version of the paper is published daily Monday to Saturday by Cook Islands News ...

Cook Islands and China go halves in $6 million inter-island vessel purchase Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands Government has ...

Despite ongoing staff shortages, the Cook Islands Police Service remains committed to upskilling its officers, with a two-week training programme underway earlier this week. The training, which ...

As the Cook Islands commemorates 60 years of self-governance, debates about sovereignty and the country’s relationships with Aotearoa New Zealand and other nations abroad have developed. Government ...