Cook Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown said a by-election will be held within 60 days of the vacancy occurring.

Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau and two former high ranking government officials have been found guilty of corruption related charges.

Prime Minister Mark Brown said the opening of the airport in 1974 marked the beginning of a new age of prosperity and development for the island nation.

The Cook Islands economy is bracing for a more than $2 million loss in revenue when direct flights from Australia are suspended for the final month of summer.

The Papua New Guinea women's cricket team, the Lewas, has successfully defended its Pacific Cup championship title beating Aotearoa Māori.

There's a call for the Cook Islands to jump a day ahead and align its clocks closer to New Zealand and Aussie.

Cooks Islands tourism figures for 2023 have exceeded the industry's expectations and the national tourist office says "future proofing" the sector needs to be a priority.

Facial recognition software is being used to track turtle movements in the Cook Islands.

The Paws and Claws Cat Sanctuary started up a 'cuddles and hugs' day on Sundays to encourage the community to learn more about cats and how to properly care for them.

Residents of Rarotonga are being asked to conserve water as dry El Niño conditions are likely to persist in the Southern Cook Islands.

The Cook Islands Tourism chief executive says Avaavaroa Passage, which is a popular turtle swimming spot, is notorious for drownings.

NRL player Troy Dargan has died in the Cook Islands after crashing his motorcycle near Aitutaki airport.