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
New ZealandCook Islands and NZ quarantine-free travel bubble from early next yearFancy a trip to island paradise? The Cook Islands awaits - with no MIQ stay on return.11 Dec 08:43 PM
New Zealand'They must hear that once and for all we are (Covid-free)'A travel bubble between NZ and the Cook Islands would be a dream this Christmas.03 Dec 09:22 PM
New ZealandPassengers flying from NZ to Cook Islands put in quarantine over Covid scareOne passenger may have visited the same location as a woman infected with Covid-19.14 Nov 06:57 AM
New ZealandNZ officials in Cook Islands to assess travel bubbleOfficials will look at testing facilities and border defences during the week-long trip.13 Nov 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Tears of joy': One wedding and a funeral - parents marry the day they buried teen daughterParents buried their daughter, then surprised mourners with their marriage ceremony.07 Nov 07:14 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandCook Islands PM hopes for NZ travel bubble within weeksPM Mark Brown said cabinet would meet on Saturday to discuss changing the restrictions.08 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandCook Islands travel bubble a step closerKiwis could be lounging on a tropical beach this summer - if four-week milestone is met.06 Oct 05:49 AM
New ZealandSad reality: Air NZ boss says Oz bubble six months away, 'could well be longer''If it comes back quicker, we're going to pop some champagne.'20 Sep 04:51 PM
New ZealandPublic memorial planned for Dr Joe Williams after restrictions liftedPacific health leader and doctor, who died of Covid-19, will be farewelled this week.16 Sep 07:52 PM
New ZealandJail sentence quashed: Auckland man's sex attack on sleeping Kiwi in Cook IslandsThe Court of Appeal instead sentenced the man to 10 months of home detention.14 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandDr Joseph Williams: 'He made you feel like you were under his shelter'Dr Joe Williams, 85, died on September 4 after contracting Covid-19 last month.13 Sep 05:27 PM
New ZealandFormer Cook Islands PM hailed as a hero at state memorialDr Williams, who worked as a physician in Auckland, died of Covid-19 last week.12 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandFamily forced into quarantine after father breached Covid rulesThe quarantine breach is a reminder to remain vigilant against the virus, authorities say.07 Sep 06:20 AM
New Zealand2 deaths, 3 new cases; Officials probe possible South Is case; 300 yachts in Covid limboIt was a sad end to the week in New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.05 Sep 08:10 PM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Dr Joe Williams dies 24 hours after brotherFormer Cook Islands PM died in Auckland hours after his older brother died in Brisbane.05 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's 24th Covid death: Family to honour Dr Joe Williams' legacyFamily plan to continue legacy of helping the Pacific community through the health system.04 Sep 11:20 PM
