Commonwealth GamesQ&A with Lanihei Connolly: The rising swimming star heading to Comm GamesThe Auckland Baradene College student will be the youngest competitor on the team.14 Jun 04:40 AM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: China filling void NZ is leaving in Pacific regionThe Government needs to get Mahuta on the road post haste to repair neighbourly relations.31 May 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel30 places you can visit without a pre-departure testPlus, 14 destinations you can visit without needing a test to return to NZ.05 May 06:00 PM
EmploymentCook Islands tourism industry desperate for workersCook Islands tourism operators are struggling to find staff.01 May 05:05 AM
TravelEscape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific IslandsDitch the winter cold with these Pacific Islands.29 Apr 12:24 AM
WorldCovid-19: Cook Islands reports first pandemic deathThe Cook Islands have had a total of 4727 cases, 3990 of whom have recovered.24 Apr 06:24 AM
TravelOne document you may need to be allowed to drive overseasIn some destinations, a full licence isn't valid without this key permit.19 Apr 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSuperyacht seizure: Cook Islands scramble to ban any more oligarchsNZ sanctioned oligarch had $140m superyacht seized, Cooks moves on Russian registrations.08 Apr 05:34 AM
TravelAn electric orchestra comes to Taranaki in Travel DealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.06 Apr 07:09 PM
TravelJetstar holds seat sale as Cook Islands open to AustraliaThe Cook Islands are expecting to welcome Aussie tourists from next week05 Apr 12:01 PM
TalanoaCheating death: Recovering rugby star and wife's new life in island paradise'When you come close to death, you think about what kind of life you want to be living'.15 Mar 07:20 PM
TalanoaCook Islands ease travel restrictionsPrime Minister Mark Brown announcing major changes today surrounding travel to the nation.13 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandCovid cases now at 25 in the Cook IslandsFrom tomorrow, non-household close contacts will only have to self-isolate for seven days.28 Feb 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelAvoid the hearsay with up-to-date Covid-19 travel adviceUp-to-date travel advice while New Zealand continues to navigate Covid-19.20 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandFourth Covid case found in Cook IslandsThe Cook Islands is the only country with quarantine-free travel with New Zealand.18 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandCook Islands detects first Covid caseDouble-vaccinated woman landed in Rarotonga after a negative PCR test prior to the flight.14 Feb 05:44 PM
New ZealandCovid case in Raro a visitor from NZ, 'silent transmission' now likelyThe person spent eight days in Rarotonga, visited several places, including a nightclub.13 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandAir NZ from Covid-free Cook Islands named as location of interestThe island paradise is yet to have a community case of Covid-19.12 Feb 05:20 PM
TravelTravel deals of the week: The hotel stay to buy your ValentineFancy a mystery upgrade for Valentine's Day? Try your luck with this week's travel deals.03 Feb 12:46 AM
TravelHelp! My flight is cancelled, who pays for the PCR test?Your flight is cancelled or delayed beyond 24 hours, who pays for a new PCR test?25 Jan 03:06 AM
TravelCook Islands stays open to tourists, despite Omicron and wild weatherRarotonga will stay open to travel in spite of New Zealand's omicron outbreak.24 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandBubble trouble: Bad weather forces Air NZ flight to Rarotonga to turn backUnlucky passengers on way back to NZ, eight days after long-closed travel bubble opened.22 Jan 02:30 AM
TravelBay dreaming in Paihia: This week's best travel dealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.19 Jan 04:00 AM
TravelCook Islands to be child-free until MarchFully-vaccinated children will be able to travel to the Cook Islands as early as March 14.18 Jan 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelEverything you need to know before booking a Cook Island holidayYour one-stop shop for understanding the new NZ to Cook Island travel bubble in 2022.16 Jan 05:30 AM
TravelCook Islands reopens its borders to vaccinated KiwisThe Cook Islands is well-placed to bounce back to a strong position if it gets tourists.13 Jan 07:59 PM
TravelCook Islands bubble restart: What Kiwis need to knowThe Cook Islands say they are ready, prepared, and protected to welcome back NZ.10 Jan 09:30 PM
TravelCook Islands bubble: A Pacific eco break may soothe the soulA getaway to Rarotonga can be good for the environment, as well as for you.10 Jan 09:11 PM
TravelIsland escapes: Rarotonga back on the menu from January 14Make the most of the Cook Islands bubble from January 15 with these top tips.02 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Cook Islands travel bubble still all go JanuaryQuarantine free travel will still go ahead for vaccinated people next month.21 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelPacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islandsFlop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCovid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook IslandsThe second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCook Islands' first Covid case: 10yo boy's weak positive testHe arrived on a repatriation flight that landed on Thursday.03 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandWoman urges Air NZ to refund cancelled flights for families with children too young to vaccinateMother-of-two fights for a refund on flights because girls are too young for vaccinations.18 Nov 12:27 AM
