Cook Islands pilot Andrew Logan recently completed another marathon, clocking his personal best of 2 hours 55 minutes 45 seconds at the 2025 Oceania Area Marathon Championship in Australia.

New Zealand’s top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution anniversary, seen as a rebuke over closer ties with China, has sparked widespread disappointment and calls for the Cook ...

Ministry of Health has begun block spraying island hostels in Avarua and public gathering areas to prevent any form of dengue mosquito breeding sites.

Aere mai tātou on 9 July from 2pm at Aroʻa Beach (next to the Rarotongan Hotel) for a fun, family beach day organised by Ocean Ancestors—a collective of individuals, NGOs, and businesses united by a ...

New Zealand has paused millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands, citing a breach of trust and lack of consultation regarding the Cook Islands’ recent agreements with China.

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 decision to pause $18.2 million in development assistance “patronising” and ...

The 2025 Rising Stars Championship finals in rugby and netball were held on Friday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says the Middle East conflict was one of the discussions of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), and Pacific leaders "took note of what is happening". The ...

The 2025/26 Cook Islands National Budget, totalling $336,135,968, has been scrutinised and reviewed by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which has recommended its passage in Parliament.

Opposition Member of Parliament Teariki Heather has raised concerns about the funding allocated to families for funeral assistance. Heather said a lot of Cook Islanders returning to the country from ...

The Cook Islands’ new minimum wage rate of $10 per hour officially came into effect on July 1, 2025, following a 50-cent increase from the previous rate of $9.50.