New Zealand'Callous and irresponsible': Air NZ cancellations strand workers in Cook IslandsCancellation emails offered only refunds or credits, and no alternative travel options.16 Nov 04:06 AM
TravelCook Islands to resume quarantine-free travel: What you need to knowThe Cook Islands say they are ready to reopen to tourists after a turbulent 20 months.07 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandCook Islands, NZ travel bubble to resume in JanuaryThe Cooks will be the only country people in NZ can travel to and from without quarantine.05 Nov 06:36 AM
TravelLonely Planet reveals 30 countries to visit in 2022Lonely Planet has your 2022 travel wish list covered with their top countries to visit.31 Oct 06:01 PM
TravelPro tips and travel advice from a seasoned Lonely Planet authorTravel vicariously across the world with established travel writer, Brett Atkinson.19 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr John Dunn: This pandemic will last for years - here's what NZ must doOur government is doing many things well, but too slowly.15 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandKiwi still struggling 19 months after Covid damaged his heartLuke MacLean-McMahon can't do the sports and exercise he used to love.08 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelWhy NZ's regional Rarotonga air links remain 'pie in the sky'Regional air routes to Rarotonga are not only viable but needed, say tourism industry.15 Sep 11:33 PM
TravelCook Islands: Tourists must be fully vaccinated when bubble resumesThe Cook Islands say that visitors will need to be fully vaccinated when travel resumes.14 Sep 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: New Zealand's $20 million bailout of the Cook IslandsEarlier this year, the Government bailed out the Cook Islands' struggling public finances.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCastaway: Lockdown leads to extended Pacific holidayNick O'Leary has spent the last 10 weeks cruising around Rarotonga to avoid Covid-19.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Travel385 Australians visited Cook Islands via NZ bubbleFew travellers remain on the Island after the Cooks bubble deflated.06 Sep 03:17 AM
TravelCook Islands resorts ban unvaccinated visitors'That's where it's all heading, people will need to be vaccinated to travel'.06 Sep 12:58 AM
New Zealand'It's been full on': Covid testing centre staff reveal life on the frontlineThey are the frontline in our fight against Covid. These are their stories.26 Aug 04:00 AM
TravelCook Islands travel cut off for 'weeks' says PM BrownThe Cooks are preparing to go for weeks without inbound tourists.25 Aug 01:25 AM
TravelKiwis returning from Rarotonga caught out by travel window'Rarotonga is idyllic but if the lockdown gets extended we need get to Wellington'20 Aug 01:26 AM
AirlinesHundreds of Rarotonga returnees could be stranded due to limited domestic flightsThere are two flights from Rarotonga today and limited domestic flights to get them home.19 Aug 01:02 AM
TravelKiwis isolating in Cook Island resorts"On this basis we would go home now," say Kiwis isolating in Raro resorts.17 Aug 08:44 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand's 48-hour scramble to get 50,000 Kiwis homeAir New Zealand CEO Greg Foran has outlined a plan for the lockdown.17 Aug 08:35 PM
TravelFine dining or fish sandwich: Rarotonga's best places to eatMake sure you pack this guide to the island's best spots for eating and drinking.10 Aug 04:24 AM
AirlinesParadise lost: Jetstar cans planned flights to the Cook Islands this yearDisappointed customers told to try Air NZ if they still want to travel to Rarotonga.02 Aug 05:40 AM
Travel'You're showing too much skin': Air NZ apologises after woman told to cover up"I don't think women's bodies should be policed like this."27 Jul 04:49 PM
LifestyleBum bags and lab coats: Best (and worst) of Olympics opening ceremony fashionThe definitive ranking of the 24 best and worst Olympic opening ceremony outfits.24 Jul 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelTop tips to plan your Cook Islands holidaySoak up the sunset, salt and sand of this tropical getaway.23 Jul 08:00 PM
TravelRarotonga: Awesome days at easeWinston Aldworth masters the art of taking it easy.23 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelSingapore bubble: Could NZ's borders be opened via the back door?Australia is still determined to open to Singapore, what does this mean for New Zealand?19 Jul 08:21 PM
TravelRelax, you're doing good: The Rarotonga resort where Kiwis can give backMotu Beachfront Art Villas has social enterprise and sustainability at heart.12 Jul 05:38 PM
AirlinesRunning hot and cold: More Air NZ flights to Raro, Kiwis flock to ski fieldsBoost for flights, Bachcare says Kiwis filling gaps left by Aussies around and ski fields.09 Jul 05:12 AM
Travel11000 Rarotonga seats added to meet Cook Islands demandAir New Zealand is adding 11,000 seats to meet demand for Rarotonga holidays.08 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandNZ fire truck sent to replace rusty, broken truck in RarotongaThe truck was due to be released from active duty and sold on the public market.01 Jul 06:00 PM
TravelWatch: 'Very scary' - Air NZ's dramatic aborted landing in high winds in Rarotonga"Anyone who's ever watched a plane land in Raro knows the plane NEVER faces the cars!"27 Jun 11:39 PM
Travel'Very scary': Cooks travel bubble wobbles in wild weather, Covid scareMinister apologises to passengers 'off-loaded in error', more disruption inevitable.27 Jun 09:27 PM
New ZealandNZ halts NSW travel bubble for another 12 days, Raro's warning to Wgtn flyersWellington moved into alert level 2 at 6pm yesterday.24 Jun 06:59 AM
AirlinesCook Island PM Mark Brown to Mike Pero: 'We invest in success not failure'Pero had sought concessions in the way of landing fee discounts for Pasifika Air project.22 Jun 05:42 AM
