As the Cook Islands marks six decades of self-government, a critical question lingers: Does our booming economy still need foreign aid? The answer may lie in the fine print of a decades-old agreement, ...

Cook Islands engages with countries “who respect our sovereignty”, says Prime Minister Mark Brown, calling New Zealand’s ...

Cook Islands government anticipated the multi-million-dollar core sector support funding ‘pause’ from New Zealand towards the ...

New Zealand has paused millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands, citing a breach of trust and lack of consultation ...

The 2025/2026 National Budget, debated in Parliament this week, is expected to address the country’s cost-of-living adjustments, the Prime Minister said. The 2025/2026 National Budget, debated in ...

Cook Islands Immigration wants to reintroduce mandatory breaks and permit limitations for expat workers, which have been criticised as unfair and a step backwards. Cook Islands Immigration wants to ...

Opposition leader Tina Browne is calling for a “national pause” on the Cook Islands’ deep sea mining ambitions, warning that the country is risking its oceanic heritage and identity by charging ahead ...

Tereora College teams made a clean sweep, winning the top three prizes at the CITC Pump the Beats Te Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2025 secondary schools drumming competition on Thursday night. Tereora College ...

She’s a beauty pageant queen and the first Cook Islander to walk the Miss Universe stage, but Carmena Wong has taken those 80s memories and flipped them into a 2025 pageant walk celebrating the flair, ...

Local shipping company Taio Shipping says the recent freight rate increases introduced by international carrier Matson South Pacific are placing added pressure on their operating costs, with the ...

The New Zealand Police Commissioner has pledged continued support to help build the capabilities of the Cook Islands Police Service and to address growing concerns around transnational gang activity ...

The Cook Islands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has not issued a stop notice or deported foreign expats convicted of serious crimes in almost a decade. The Cook Islands’ Ministry of ...