Travel newsLimited-time travel offers: Island getaways, Disney, and Pride eventsGo on your next adventure with these deals.14 Jul 06:00 PM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
PremiumTravelPopular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at riskA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse WrightWatch17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumTravel'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking lives17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illnessHe led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.04 Sep 03:09 AM
Travel newsAir NZ flight aborts two landings in Cook Islands before returning to AucklandCrosswinds caused the Rarotonga-bound Air NZ flight to return to its airport of origin.30 Jul 05:01 AM
TravelYearning for summer? Fed up with winter? Here are 4 island holidays to escape toDitch Auckland winter for some warmer weather - without the jetlag.05 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman dies in water-based incident in RarotongaPolice received an emergency call from tourist spot just after 3pm.22 May 06:22 AM
TravelDrunk tourist spent first two days of Cook Islands holiday in jailShe was fined and banned from drinking alcohol for the rest of her stay.30 Apr 10:30 PM
Travel'Engineering issue' forces Air NZ Rarotonga flight back to AucklandAn Air NZ captain explains why Rarotogona-bound passengers were returned.02 Apr 02:19 AM
TravelA three-generation holiday in Rarotonga: Is it insanity or insanely good?You've taken the entire family on holiday and now everyone needs entertaining.17 Mar 06:00 PM
TravelAir NZ flight to Rarotonga diverts back to AucklandA busy Air New Zealand service to Rarotonga has become a flight to nowhere.21 Feb 12:52 AM
TravelThe hottest travel deals this weekHoliday in the tropics or explore the scenic north.12 Feb 10:00 PM
TalanoaA week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weatherThe ministers visited Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa in a whirlwind Pacific Mission tour.11 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaWinston Peters and Shane Reti all about the suits, no matter the heatThe Pacific Mission finishes day two in Rarotonga - next stop: Samoa.08 Feb 05:10 AM
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New ZealandKiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days beforeTony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.21 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandKiwi man drowns in RarotongaCook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.19 Dec 11:48 PM
KahuCook Islands bring Māori family closer to their rootsThe whānau are living in Rarotonga as they try to preserve their reo.07 Dec 09:08 PM
TalanoaNauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conferenceThere is trouble in paradise following a dramatic walkout by the Nauru delegation.09 Nov 08:25 PM
TalanoaSocial media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youthA young Kiwi is helping to show off the PIF via Facebook stories and videos.08 Nov 10:05 PM
TalanoaIsland nations send special envoys to engage Indonesia on West PapuaThe Melanesian Spearhead Group appoints special envoys to "address the West Papua issue".07 Nov 11:42 PM
PoliticsLabour’s new deputy leader won’t ‘cast shade’ on incoming government at Pacific Islands ForumCarmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee leave for Rarotonga this morning.07 Nov 05:37 PM
New Zealand‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to leadThe controversial former Nauru president expected to become the next secretary-general.06 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandPacific security: Whose strategy is it anyway?The Pacific Islands Forum is an opportunity to address this widening gap in development.06 Nov 09:14 PM
TalanoaWhat to expect from Pacific region’s big political meeting in RarotongaLeaders remain divided over several key issues heading into next week's meeting.04 Nov 02:58 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands ForumCarmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.02 Nov 04:07 AM
