Cook Islands

The Cook Islands' biggest cultural festival has come to New Zealand for the first time since its inception more than 50 years ago.

The names of six Cook Islands First World War soldiers are being added to the New Zealand and Commonwealth War Graves Commission's official rolls of honour.

The Cook Islands' NRL coach says competing in the Nines tournament in Sydney is good preparation for going into a World Cup qualifier against the USA in Florida in November.

The founder of a new political party in the Cook Islands says he's looking to radically reform the public service.

The Democratic Party of the Cook Islands is backing a call by some Pacific countries and civil organisations for a 10-year moratorium on any seabed mining activity.

A new political party is being formed in the Cook Islands, with founders saying it is born out of "dissatisfaction" with both the government and opposition.

Veteran Cook Islands politician Nandi Glassie may not be well enough to contest another by-election for the Atiu seat.

The Cook Islands is confident of continued foreign aid despite reaching developed nation status.

The Cook Islands government says revenue from its purse seine fishing deal with the EU has allowed it to raise welfare payments.

Parents in the Cook Islands who don't want to vaccinate their babies have been warned of the risks their children face if they catch measles.