New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
TalanoaRare Polynesian spears saved from UK garden, up for auctionThe two spears have estimates of up to £15,000 each (about $34,660).05 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandHow a Pacific flag ended up at the centre of a global oil-smuggling rowDiplomats in Helsinki and London have raised the alarm with New Zealand officials.25 Nov 04:00 AM
Freight and logisticsThe dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow, Tehran24 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Mexican drug cartels': Luxon says meth being sent to the Pacific in submarines09 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand's pointless 'war' with the Cook Islands must end28 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow China became a wedge between NZ and the Cook IslandsNew York Times: Is China a threat or a partner for growth?18 Sep 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Why New Zealand must learn from the Solomon Islands as Pacific forum hostThe absence of world powers like China and the United States had a bearing on proceedings.11 Sep 06:02 PM
WorldFinland charges captain of tanker in undersea cable damageCook Islands-registered ship suspected of being part of a 'shadow fleet' used by Russia.12 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things doneOPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.07 Aug 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Winston Peters needs help to resolve the NZ-Cook Islands disputeOPINION: It's been suggested there are too many 'old bull-young bull' dynamics at play.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPeters marks Cook Islands anniversary with coded message: Don't risk it all on ChinaWinston Peters delivered a coded warning. 04 Aug 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
BusinessFormer Reserve Bank boss Adrian Orr joins Cook Islands Super boardOrr previously supported the fund's formation with strategic advice.15 Jul 10:26 PM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meetingOPINION: The timing of Winston Peters' announcement is curious.19 Jun 12:49 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China dealWinston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Jun 10:22 PM
PoliticsPM downplays China’s role in pause of Cook Islands funding PM Christopher Luxon is set to meet China's President in Beijing.18 Jun 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leaderThe NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking livesA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelPopular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at riskA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse WrightWatch17 May 05:00 PM
Talanoa'Let's get Kavafied': Kiwi artist joins chorus of support for Pacific drinkWe explore how the modern embrace of kava sits alongside its traditional use.10 May 07:00 PM
TalanoaTonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.30 Apr 03:33 AM
Talanoa'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue feverMisiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.28 Apr 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWinston prepares for the Washington quickstep - Audrey YoungThere are many reasons Winston Peters and Marco Rubio should click.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher LuxonThe Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.26 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark urges Peters to restate Cook Islands ties in China talksHelen Clark urges Winston Peters to clarify NZ's ties with the Cook Islands.24 Feb 11:09 PM
OpinionOpinion: How war games in Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AukusOPINION: When geopolitical tension mounts, NZ tends to lean closer to traditional allies.24 Feb 04:34 AM
New ZealandChina’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warnsChina and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.23 Feb 02:57 AM
