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
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
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
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
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
