New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat with China, Peters respondsThe Foreign Minister said 'China's response is a matter for them'.02 Apr 11:32 PM
PremiumAnalysisAzaria HowellAzaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook IslandsAnalysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.02 Apr 02:45 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Luxon’s reshuffle makes sense - plus the MP who has lost 25kgOPINION: The PM managed to pull out a few surprises.01 Apr 11:45 PM
AnalysisAzaria HowellAzaria Howell: Is Winston Peters on the verge of a Cook Islands breakthrough? 01 Apr 07:21 AM
Politics'Expanding defence partnerships': Trump's ambassador pick reveals his plans for New Zealand09 Mar 01:00 AM
All BlacksWatch: 'It'll take a hell of a lot of work' - Dave Rennie on being named new All Blacks coachThe 62-year-old becomes the first All Blacks head coach with Pasifika heritage.04 Mar 01:35 AM
TalanoaRarotonga International Airport starts screening passengers in fight against dengueAn elderly member of the public is the first dengue-related death in the Cook Islands.09 Feb 05:18 AM
TalanoaDengue warning: Rising case numbers as Kiwis return from Pacific holidaysIn the Cook Islands, 500 cases of dengue have been reported since last May.03 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLeague'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngstersElijah Taylor wants to use social media to inspire and help the next generation.06 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandAir NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215 The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.06 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelThe biggest mistakes Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holidayWhether its time difference or the wrong season, we keep falling into the same pitfalls.29 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
TravelWhy the Cook Islands is perfect for solo adventurersThe Cook Islands consist of 15 stunning, unspoiled islands in the South Pacific.14 Dec 07:36 PM
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
TalanoaClose contact of NZ measles case in quarantine in Cook IslandsThe passenger arrived in the Cook Islands over the weekend.25 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday November 25, 2025Morning Headlines | Cook Islands flag flies over oil tankers, Government pushed to go further on building consents | Tuesday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Nov 06:23 PM
Freight and logisticsThe dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow, TehranSPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How shadow fleets made the Cook Islands flag inconvenient.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe dark fleet in our own backyardHow the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran. Video \ Mark Mitchell, Jason DordayWatch24 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Mexican drug cartels': Luxon says meth being sent to the Pacific in submarinesThe Prime Minister spoke with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about this week's key issues.09 Nov 10:15 PM
Travel newsAir NZ to launch new Pacific Islands routeIt comes as Christchurch's international capacity looks set to soar past pre-Covid levels.02 Nov 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand's pointless 'war' with the Cook Islands must endOPINION: New Zealand has cut $18m in aid that funds Cook Islands health and education.28 Oct 11:00 PM
TalanoaSamoa urges parents to vaccinate children to avoid 'another outbreak'Samoa and the Cook Islands have issued measles-related travel and public health alerts.28 Oct 04:34 AM
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
