New Zealand has halted $11m aid to Cook Islands after secretive China deals spark fears of growing regional influence ...

The Cook Islands have seen a few scams. But the most audacious modern scam involved the building of the Sheraton hotel at Vaima’anga on the south Coast of Rarotonga.

Cook Islands national programme manager climate services project, Matt Blacka, said: “This year, 2025, we will get our first weather radar for Rarotonga, which means we will be able to see all the ...

Experience the stunning beauty of Rarotonga with highlights from our adventure: 02:08 - Swim with Sea Turtles & Snorkel Avaavaroa Pass 04:05 - A Fever of Spotted Eagle Rays 04:49 - Swimming with a ...

From groundbreaking research to the beauty of marine sanctuaries teeming with life, these images shine a spotlight on the ...

Air New Zealand has confirmed the passengers will have their bookings transferred at no cost. It was only last week on January 15 that a one-way travel bubble from the Cook Islands to New Zealand ...

The Cook Islands, an archipelago with a modest landmass but an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), has emerged as a focal point for China’s broader Pacific strategy. The recent signing of the ...

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