Cook Islands

There are renewed calls in the Cook Islands for an indigenous Māori name to replace the country's colonial era moniker.

The Speaker of the Cook Islands parliament, Nikki Rattle, has decided not to ban journalist, Rashneel Kumar, from reporting parliament.

An advocate for political reform in the Cook Islands says the country's dysfunctional system needs change.

The world's largest organisation of journalists is calling on the Cook Islands government to revoke a motion to ban a local reporter from parliament.

The Cook Islands Speaker of Parliament will determine this week whether a Cook Islands News article was incorrect and unfair and if the newspaper's political editor will be barred from Parliament.

A Cook Islands monarch celebrated 30 years as Takitimu Vaka's paramount chief over the weekend.

The Pacific journalists association PINA is urging the Cook Islands parliament not to stifle media freedom in the country.

Cook Islands deputy opposition leader Terepai Maoate has urged all MPs to accept a pay-cut.

A Cook Islands civil society group says there are issues with governance in the country.

The Cook Islands prime minister says the new coronavirus cases in New Zealand are concerning.