A is for Aitutaki. Outside of Rarotonga, this is the most famous of the other 14 islands in the Cooks and can be explored on a day trip.

The 'E2 Way' keeps angler Jane Jeffries happy - and her prey gets to live another day.

Chris Daniels climbs aboard a bike to explore a different side of Rarotonga.

Jetstar says it'll start flying between Auckland and Rarotonga from March next year.

Under the Rarotongan sun, Chris Daniels works up a good tropical sweat, without losing his wedding ring.

Aitutaki's eco-snorkelling trail highlights the frailty of lagoon life, writes Jane Jeffries.

Aitutaki casts its beautiful and restful spell over Carly Flynn, who discovers a destination better than any brochure could promote.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has taken Shane Jones, David Shearer and Winston Peters with him for his trip to the Cook Islands, where he is holding talks.

An art exhibition with an Anzac twist is paying tribute to the Cook Islands soldiers who served in World War I.

Laura Hutchins is blown away by the hospitality at a three-star Cook Island resort.

Andrew Stone has the low down on making the most of the island's high times.

A second honeymoon can be better than the first, writes Penny Lewis.

Man's best friend is never far from Tessa Chrisp's side, offering companionship on a Rarotongan holiday.

Whether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.

A retired Swiss accountant found Aitutaki grew on him, writes Winston Aldworth.

Make the most of Rarotonga's thriving mini-town, which will steal your heart with daily snorkel cruises, cafes, markets, beachside resorts and superb local produce, writes Carly Flynn.

Winston Aldworth spends a few days enjoying beautiful Aitutaki - and wondering why Captain Bligh ever left...

Penny Lewis and family escape to an island paradise and revel in all it has to offer.

After a serve of super-fresh fish, some boutique ale, a snorkel and a scoot around, Ben Chapman-Smith reckons Raro's not so sleepy after all.

Atiu upgrades its tourist appeal with a revival of the island's historic sites, writes Jim Eagles.

Former Northland cop Mark Franklin has been sentenced to a year in prison in the Cook Islands for selling drugs.

Graham Reid takes time to look at what's in his pocket

Racism is no part of the issue, writes Hussein Rawlings. Nor should we fear the accusation of "protectionism". Are Indonesia, China, or Thailand challenged on their land ownership laws?

An Austrian couple have been rescued from their yacht near American Samoa after getting into trouble for the second time in a week.

Colourful church services are a glorious way to enjoy Sundays in paradise, finds Pamela Wade.

Rarotonga is perfect for families, finds Graham Hepburn.