Prime Minister Mark Brown officially launched the theme for the Cook Islands’ 60th anniversary of self-governance, which will be celebrated with the weeklong Te Maeva Nui festival in July this year.

Prime Minister Mark Brown is urging Cook Islanders to ‘not be afraid of the discussions that may need to be had’ regarding the proposal for a Cook Islands passport. Prime Minister Mark Brown is urging ...

A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga. The Jewels of the Cook ...

Despite being a significant event for the Cook Islands, the highly anticipated Te Ipukarea Concert, held on Wednesday, New Year’s Day, failed to attract a large crowd. Despite being a significant ...

Businesses across Rarotonga are continuing to feel the impact of severe weather as strong winds, rough seas and periods of heavy rain persisted yesterday. Trader Jacks, a popular restaurant and bar ...

Cook Islands Parliament has been recommended to sit for 39 days this year, after sitting for only 14 days in 2024 – 28 days less than the number of sitting days originally planned. Cook Islands ...

It’s only the first week of January, and already I have a confession to make about my New Year’s resolutions, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov. Sigh. I just reread the New Year column I wrote last year, ...

Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) will host its upcoming Annual Water Safety Training, a programme aimed at enhancing the safety skills of water-based operators. From April 7 to May 3, operators across ...

November’s 2024 visitor arrivals and migration numbers are continuing on a positive trend, driving a solid economic recovery in the Cook Islands. Visitor numbers reached 13,419, showing a 7.7% ...

Rore (stilt) races are still being held on Mangaia as children too young for the Manea Games make their own fun with the wooden stilts. On Monday, Manea Games athletes competed in a number of ...

Tuesday 31: Financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti says government is still looking into how the proposed $3 million stimulus package for small businesses will be spent. Last week tourism minister Wilkie ...

Island Craft is churning out more than 800 pearl-shell pendants and engraved trophies for this years Vaka Eiva festival. The pendant design is a bit different this year upward-facing triangles for ...