Cook Islands

Pacific countries will be trying to apply as much pressure as possible in the latest round of UN climate talks, says the director of the Cook Islands climate change office.

A Cook Islands select committee reviewing proposed amendments to the country's crimes act says the majority of public submissions call for provisions criminalising homosexuality to be retained.

A New Zealand parliamentarian has described the law on homosexuality in the Cook Islands as a colonial inheritance that does not reflect Pacific realities.

The southern Cook Islands of Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro have turned down a request that local company Ocean Fresh be allowed to fish commercially within 50 nautical miles of their islands.

Planned changes for the Cook Islands' consular office in Auckland will strengthen relations with its people living in New Zealand, the Cook Islands consul-general says.

The Cook Islands opposition is calling for a special meeting of the Crimes Bill Select Committee to review "anti-gay" clauses.

The Cook Islands have qualified for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup after beating the USA 38-16 in their final play-off clash in Florida.

The Cook Islands are chasing their return to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup this weekend with a qualifying match against the United States in Jacksonville, Florida tomorrow.