New ZealandHello Raro: NZ-Cooks travel bubble tipped to open on May 16An announcement on a travel bubble with the Cook Islands is expected this afternoon.02 May 09:23 PM
New ZealandBubble breach: Cook Islands passenger travels to Perth from AucklandThe traveller did not isolate for two weeks in New Zealand as required.30 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandBubble breach: Perth lockdown traveller made it to NZ; 8 new cases in MIQTraveller from Perth self-isolating after trip during lockdown there via Sydney.27 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandLive: Tearful reunions as transtasman travel bubble opens, PM thanks KiwisAbout 400 quarantine-free weekly flights will arrive at and depart from Auckland Airport.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHolding pattern: Why Mike Pero is parking his Cook Islands airlineThe Apprentice star has spent 'several hundreds of thousand dollars' on the venture.15 Apr 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Ardern's treatment of Cook Islands is paternalismOPINION: We think we know what's best for the Cook Islands. We might not.10 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesBubble clue: Air NZ ads for Rarotonga flights suggest two-way travel imminentAir NZ's ads point to a specific start date as the Cooks' PM sends out positive signals.07 Apr 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Sad beyond words': Catering company's sorrow over staffer's death in charter-boat incident"Danielle Tamarua was a beautiful, kind and much loved member of our team."02 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandArdern draws flak over Cook Islands bubble delay till MayArdern had said the Cooks' bubble was coming before April – that's now May.26 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesCook Islands bubble: Air New Zealand gearing up for flightsVisitors from the Cook Islands have had quarantine-free entry to NZ for two months.26 Mar 04:35 AM
New ZealandCook Islands travel bubble likely to begin in MayArdern met with Cooks PM Mark Brown this afternoon, where the bubble was on the agenda.26 Mar 12:50 AM
TravelCooks' tracing app anticipates New Zealand travel bubbleThe Cook Islands launch a tracing app in anticipation of a travel bubble.25 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandCook Islands frustrated at bubble communicationBusiness owners say communication from the Government is not good enough.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi support for Covid vaccination growsKiwis definitely planning to get vaccinated against Covid increase to 52 per cent.19 Mar 06:05 AM
WorldCook Islands current PM and former PM face fraud chargesPair facing charges of fraud and two counts of improper payment of public money.16 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins says PM risks having 'death of Queenstown' on her handsPM says NZ remains committed to prospect of trans Tasman bubble, Cooks also on the agenda.15 Mar 08:43 PM
PoliticsRaro still a go: Cook Islands confident of travel bubble despite Auckland lockdownThe Cook Islands still plans to be ready for a travel bubble by the end of the month.01 Mar 03:46 AM
New ZealandUpcoming flight to Cook Islands canned after New Zealand alert-level changeFlight to the Cook Islands cancelled as nation's air border temporarily closed28 Feb 07:25 AM
New ZealandHello Raro: Travel bubble preparation with Cook Islands nears completionCooks tick last boxes for quarantine-free travel, NZ travel agents start selling packages.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Dunn: Let's cash in on being clear of CovidOpinion: Let's move MIQ out of Auckland and kick-start low-volume, high-value tourism.22 Feb 06:00 AM
TravelCook Islands refuse flights from Level 2 AucklandThe Cooks continue to refuse passengers from Auckland, during Covid alert levels.18 Feb 09:36 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why Kiwis are paying Covid wage subsidy in Cook IslandsOPINION: What's so special about businesses in the Cook Islands?27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCook Islands cancels flight bound for Rarotonga tomorrowCook Islands PM Mark Brown says 30 passengers will have to defer their flight.26 Jan 08:19 AM
AirlinesEmotional welcome: First quarantine-free flight lands in AucklandGrandparents saw grandchildren for the first time; couple's daughter about to give birth21 Jan 04:25 AM
TravelAir NZ keeps options open, adds daily Cooks bubble serviceWith a glimmer of hope in the Pacific, the airline responds to MIQ cap and low-demand.18 Jan 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTravellers allowed to skip managed isolation for medical reasonsFive were approved under the medical exemptions and one for "exceptional circumstances".15 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel'Aere mai' Rarotonga: Airlines welcome one-way Cook Islands bubbleThe first quarantine-free flights are being prepared for next week.15 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandSummer travel bubbles: Cook Islands, Niue may start to open in JanuaryFancy a holiday in the Cook Islands? It could be a reality within a month.29 Dec 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Still unknowns surrounding our vaccine rolloutThere's a lot of work going into our vaccine planning, but still no room for complacency.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Yasa intensifies to 200km/h category-4 winds'Those in Fiji should immediately begin preparing for a major weather event.'15 Dec 05:11 PM
New ZealandDouble bubble: Flights snapped up for Oz and Cook IslandsArdern's political opponents have poked holes in the latest travel announcements.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe great escape: Kiwis already looking at deals for RarotongaKiwis have been hitting the internet looking for deals to Rarotonga.14 Dec 04:04 AM
AirlinesMike Pero, aviator - real estate king plans NZ-Pacific airlineReal estate boss hopes airline will be flying some time after May.13 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Now let's get the transtasman bubble': Kiwi airline exec's call to Ardern"Australia represents a similar low risk to the Cook Islands," the NZ airline head says.12 Dec 12:00 AM
