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
TravelCook Islands bubble: 'Like starting from new'Staffing problems present a month into the travel arrangement as Air NZ adds flights.17 Jun 05:51 PM
New ZealandFiji's Covid crisis: 147 cases in two days, patient diesFiji has recorded 147 new cases in just two days.07 Jun 05:58 PM
TravelRarotonga room check: An inside look at Raro's eco glamping retreatHave a getaway in the Cook Islands that doesn't compromise the local environment.02 Jun 11:49 PM
TravelCan the travel bubble stop the Cook Islands from shrinking?The Cook Islands have convinced visitors to return. Can they stop residents from leaving?02 Jun 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelCraving a child-free holiday? Have an adults-only bubble escapeFind someone to take care of the kids - then let someone else take care of you.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlava comp win means woman can take baby's placenta home to RarotongaMati Faaeteete will be able to return home to bury her newborn's placenta and see family.28 May 01:17 AM
TravelCycle the South or spread your wings: Top travel deals for Kiwi travellersThe latest travel deals from New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands.19 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandCook Islands overjoyed to welcome Kiwis todayToday marks the first quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to the Cook Islands.17 May 05:00 PM
Small BusinessCook Islands operators expect slow, steady start to tourism reopeningKiwis are finally able to travel to the Cook Islands without having to quarantine.16 May 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelTime to fly! A guide to the Cook IslandsA former local lets us in on some of the secrets of Rarotonga.15 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFlight Centre boss: Industry needs more than regional bubbles to recoverTravel agents have lost two thirds of workforce and need more than bubbles to recover.06 May 05:00 PM
TravelAussie tourists could face jail for Cook Islands holidayAustralian travellers could face fines or jail time on return to their home country.04 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandKiwis snap up Cooks holidays, searches surge by 4000%Kiwis are snapping up holidays to the Cook Islands after the travel bubble announcement.04 May 12:38 AM
BusinessPasifika Air: Mike Pero's airline set to take off to Cook Islands this yearPero said he is determined to get the airline running.03 May 07:56 PM
New ZealandRaro, here we come! Cook Islands bubble begins on May 17Winter holidays are back on - and flights are already scheduled.03 May 03:45 AM
PoliticsCook Islands PM Mark Brown to update travel bubble planCook Islands PM Mark Brown using Facebook live to provide a bubble update03 May 03:15 AM
TravelCook Islands bubble: What to know before bookingMuch of the untouched Cook Islands will be familiar to tourists, with some exceptions.03 May 02:27 AM