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
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meeting19 Jun 12:49 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China dealWatch18 Jun 10:22 PM
PremiumPoliticsPeters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leader26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumTravelPopular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at riskWatch17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumTravel'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking lives17 May 05:00 PM
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
WorldCook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration dealNZ called for a relationship reset after Cook Islands' China deal.22 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.20 Feb 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWinston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey YoungWinston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race. 19 Feb 09:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook IslandsForeign Minister: there are 'challenges in the Government-to-Government relationship'.19 Feb 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Crown Law denies justice to iwi; Destiny uproar has whiff of hypocrisyOPINION: 'When Crown Law can act this way, what faith can any of us have in our system?' 18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsForeign Minister calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal releasedThe deal has been at the centre of tensions between the Cook Islands and NZ.18 Feb 04:13 AM
Talanoa‘More questions than answers’: NZ MP on Cook Islands China controversyProtesters opposed Brown’s China deal, citing lack of consultation.18 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandCook Islands 'deals' with China – why NZ Government won't commentCook Islands officials have discussed seabed minerals research with China.14 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandCook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea miningOfficials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.14 Feb 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour sideshow eclipses true political crisisOPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.12 Feb 11:18 PM
Politics‘National sovereignty’ central to Cook Islands PM’s discussions with China as deal enters final stagesA deal is expected to be signed within the coming days.12 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warnsThe Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.10 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaWhy NZ is at odds with Cook Islands over China agreementThe Cook Islands believes it doesn't need New Zealand's approval for the agreement.10 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandGovernment making it easier for overseas investors | NZ Herald News UpdateGovernment making it easier for overseas investors, little information on proposed Cook Islands and China deal and Health NZ job cuts to be investigated. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Feb 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Significant concern': Govt accuses Cook Islands PM of no consultation on China tripCook Islands PM Mark Brown left for China without further New Zealand consultation.09 Feb 01:52 AM
New Zealand‘No need for NZ in the room’: Cook Islands PM hits back over deal with ChinaMark Brown says NZ wants too much oversight of a new joint action plan.07 Feb 07:05 AM
PoliticsCook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Peters ‘blindsided’ by China moveA media report has emerged saying the passport won't be progressed.06 Feb 09:16 PM
