TravelAir bridge speculation sees Raro top Kiwi travel wish listProposed travel links are causing interest in the Cooks to spike.15 Jul 12:40 AM
TravelCook Islands' plea for travel bubble with NZThe Cook Islands looks set to be the first country Kiwis can travel to overseas.14 Jul 01:26 AM
TravelTo deny Cook Islands travel bubble is 'criminal'Rarotonga resorts are on the brink of collapse and will take a reliant economy with them.10 Jul 05:15 AM
OpinionMike Pero: An air bridge to the Cook Islands, why not?Comment: Why would we stand by and watch the Cook Islands go begging to other nations?08 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChoosing childcare: From daycare to kindergarten - what are the options?A guide to a bewildering menu of childcare options.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Why is Covid-free Pacific locked out?Comment: These islands will need trade or aid when open tourism could fix it today.24 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCook Islands PM set to stand down in SeptemberHenry Puna has been the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands for nearly a decade.17 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandMore calls for New Zealand to include Cook Islands in 'bubble'The Aotearoa Society of the Cook Islands has joined calls for NZ to open up its borders.15 Jun 02:49 AM
Airlines'We're frustrated too': Air NZ boss says no chance of ticket refunds, gives Tasman timeframeAir NZ boss Greg Foran says the airline needs to save even more costs.11 Jun 08:50 PM
LifestyleKate Hawkesby: Open Pacific Island bordersComment: Cook Islands and Niue have no cases, we have no cases, why are we still waiting?11 Jun 06:57 PM
New ZealandCook Islands to open border to some Kiwis as pressure mounts for travel bubbleKiwis can go to Rarotonga next week, but it'll mean a two-week quarantine upon return.11 Jun 05:19 AM
New ZealandResort owner calls for Cook Islands bubble with NZThe Cook Islands has not recorded a single case of the coronavirus.10 Jun 10:39 PM
OpinionShould the Pacific be included in New Zealand's travel bubble?COMMENT: Can the Pacific Islands safely become a part of NZs travel bubble?07 Jun 11:39 PM
New ZealandRaro-based Kiwi teacher critically ill with listeriaIt's the first case of listeria in the Cook Islands for more than a decade, officials say.16 May 04:32 AM
TravelListen: The legendary characters of Rarotonga"Jim's voice was like a man trying to touch his nose and hop on one leg at the same time."04 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandToo soon? Level 2 rules decided today, start may be delayedHowever, Kiwis' complacency could hinder further relaxation of lockdown conditions.03 May 07:43 PM
WorldCovid-19: The countries without cases - stillAs the world deals with the pandemic, a few have managed to escape it so far.30 Apr 04:55 AM
LifestyleLockdown in paradise: Couple feel 'blessed' for being stranded on Cook IslandsA young couple say they feel lucky for their unusual situation.29 Apr 06:04 AM
New ZealandCook Island's Pride Day to fight homosexual banCook Islands LGBT community fights to have homosexuality removed from the Crimes Act.10 Mar 07:11 PM
WorldCook Island boy, 5, told to cut his hair - or leave schoolHis mum was pulled aside and told she had to cut his hair, "cultural or not".11 Feb 03:23 AM
TravelBest of 2019: Inside the Cook Islands ghost resortThe island was the perfect place for a luxury resort. Then, it all went horribly wrong.29 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandAuckland man jailed for sex attack in Cook Islands hotelAuckland man jailed for sex attack on sleeping Kiwi in Cook Islands hotel18 Dec 10:41 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's High Commissioner to Cook Islands diesTessa Temata, who took up the role this year, has died, aged 52.08 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandCook Islands stops NZ leader because of gang connectionsEugene Ryder was denied entry into the Cook Islands.08 Dec 12:51 AM
New ZealandCustoms busts family-based tobacco smuggling ringThe activity involved 79.6kg of intercepted tobacco and $113,422 in evaded duties & GST.13 Nov 04:32 AM
TravelThe Pacific Island upping the stakes when it comes to foodViva's Dan Ahwa has a tasteful break in the South Pacific.12 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi confronts Cook Islands PM after Jetstar abandons passengersAbandoned at the airport for days, one Kiwi woman saw the Cook Islands PM and pounced.11 Oct 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Never treated so poorly'- Jetstar strands Kiwis in paradiseA Kiwi family are stuck in Rarotonga after their flight was cancelled with no word why.06 Oct 03:20 AM
New ZealandFerry fall: Dad's grief as boy, 7, missing, presumed drownedA South Auckland boy has been lost at sea on a family holiday to Rarotonga.29 Sep 06:19 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ helps search for child missing at sea in Cook IslandsNZ authorities are helping in the search for a child missing at sea in the Cook Islands.19 Sep 10:00 PM
TravelCurse of Vaimaanga: Inside the Cook Islands ghost resortThe island was the perfect place for a luxury resort. Then, it all went horribly wrong.08 Sep 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelPacific Islands: Swimming with turtles in RarotongaFrances Cook meets an aquatic beauty in the waters of Rarotonga03 Sep 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool census: Who is more left-handed?Seven per cent of Chinese, but 10 to 12 per cent of all other groups, are left-handed.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTongan 'faith healer' Nga Teina could face further charges, court hearsPolice may pursue further charges against "faith healer" Nga Teina, 62, of Auckland.29 Aug 12:55 AM
