Cook Islands

Cook Islands Health Ministry is urging parents and guardians to check that their children have received measles vaccinations.

Cook Islands is still a long way from being ready to mine its seafloor, according to an ocean scientist.

The United States research vessel E/V Nautilus was officially welcomed at Avatiu Wharf this week.

A local environmental organisation says "it is great that we are finally getting some dedicated scientific biodiversity research on our seabed".

The Cook Islands has not yet received feedback from the New Zealand Ministry of Education.

A Cook Islander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force made an emotional return to his tiny island home this month. Audio

An influx of patients with severe respiratory and flu-like symptoms, including loss of taste and smell, is overwhelming Rarotonga's clinics.

The Cook Islands women claimed seven tries against the Orchids' one, storming to their opening victory in their Pacific Championships Bowl campaign with a 34-6 victory.

Fiji scored a total of eight tries in their opening Pacific Championships Bowl rugby league clash.

Efforts are underway to deploy resources to restore power, while portable generators provide temporary relief.

Cook Islands has secured additional seabed control after the United Nations approved its claim over the Manihiki Plateau.