Cook Islands

Te Ipukarea Society's Kelvin Passfield says: "If Trump wins, it will push back on any progress that has been made in the climate change negotiations since he was last in office."

The proposal for a Rarotonga-Niue direct air link was first made in 2022 by Air Rarotonga after the Cook Island government reopened its borders.

The 'Keep Our Water Free' petition is requesting the collection, treatment and reticulation of water continue without tariffs and ongoing-charges to users.

Te Ipukarea Society wants to see that consultation is held with the public to find out how people would feel about such regulations.

Pasifika opera singers say there is a demand for Polynesian talent in the prestigious art form after tear-jerking performances at Opera in Rarotonga event. Audio

From emotional ballads to powerhouse performances, from soul-felt guitar to traditional ukulele showcases, the competition uncovered hidden gems in the island community.

Four thousand athletes and staff participated in 25 sports, including beach handball, volleyball, rugby, athletics, speed coconut husking, and tree climbing.

"The Cook Islands is not doing anything that will change our constitutional relationship with NZ."

The Cook Islands leader is considering introducing a Cook Islands passport in the near future, while maintaining the New Zealand passport.

William Anthony Tauu Dave, 45, a New Zealand DJ was arrested last year for bringing cocaine and cannabis to Rarotonga.

Cook Islands has welcomed New Zealand barrister Andrew K Irwin, who has been admitted to the bar as a permanent barrister in the Cook Islands High Court.

Cook Islands has enacted seabed minerals harvesting regulations despite concerns about the lack of 'meaningful consultation'.