New ZealandCovid cases now at 25 in the Cook IslandsFrom tomorrow, non-household close contacts will only have to self-isolate for seven days.28 Feb 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelAvoid the hearsay with up-to-date Covid-19 travel adviceUp-to-date travel advice while New Zealand continues to navigate Covid-19.20 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandFourth Covid case found in Cook IslandsThe Cook Islands is the only country with quarantine-free travel with New Zealand.18 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandCook Islands detects first Covid caseDouble-vaccinated woman landed in Rarotonga after a negative PCR test prior to the flight.14 Feb 05:44 PM
New ZealandCovid case in Raro a visitor from NZ, 'silent transmission' now likelyThe person spent eight days in Rarotonga, visited several places, including a nightclub.13 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandAir NZ from Covid-free Cook Islands named as location of interestThe island paradise is yet to have a community case of Covid-19.12 Feb 05:20 PM
TravelTravel deals of the week: The hotel stay to buy your ValentineFancy a mystery upgrade for Valentine's Day? Try your luck with this week's travel deals.03 Feb 12:46 AM
TravelHelp! My flight is cancelled, who pays for the PCR test?Your flight is cancelled or delayed beyond 24 hours, who pays for a new PCR test?25 Jan 03:06 AM
TravelCook Islands stays open to tourists, despite Omicron and wild weatherRarotonga will stay open to travel in spite of New Zealand's omicron outbreak.24 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandBubble trouble: Bad weather forces Air NZ flight to Rarotonga to turn backUnlucky passengers on way back to NZ, eight days after long-closed travel bubble opened.22 Jan 02:30 AM
TravelBay dreaming in Paihia: This week's best travel dealsWe bring you the best travel deals going.19 Jan 04:00 AM
TravelCook Islands to be child-free until MarchFully-vaccinated children will be able to travel to the Cook Islands as early as March 14.18 Jan 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelEverything you need to know before booking a Cook Island holidayYour one-stop shop for understanding the new NZ to Cook Island travel bubble in 2022.16 Jan 05:30 AM
TravelCook Islands reopens its borders to vaccinated KiwisThe Cook Islands is well-placed to bounce back to a strong position if it gets tourists.13 Jan 07:59 PM
TravelCook Islands bubble restart: What Kiwis need to knowThe Cook Islands say they are ready, prepared, and protected to welcome back NZ.10 Jan 09:30 PM
TravelCook Islands bubble: A Pacific eco break may soothe the soulA getaway to Rarotonga can be good for the environment, as well as for you.10 Jan 09:11 PM
TravelIsland escapes: Rarotonga back on the menu from January 14Make the most of the Cook Islands bubble from January 15 with these top tips.02 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Cook Islands travel bubble still all go JanuaryQuarantine free travel will still go ahead for vaccinated people next month.21 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelPacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islandsFlop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCovid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook IslandsThe second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCook Islands' first Covid case: 10yo boy's weak positive testHe arrived on a repatriation flight that landed on Thursday.03 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandWoman urges Air NZ to refund cancelled flights for families with children too young to vaccinateMother-of-two fights for a refund on flights because girls are too young for vaccinations.18 Nov 12:27 AM
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
