Cook Islands government anticipated the multi-million-dollar core sector support funding ‘pause’ from New Zealand towards the 2025/26 Budget, Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament yesterday.

New Zealand has paused millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands, citing a breach of trust and lack of consultation regarding the Cook Islands’ recent agreements with China. New Zealand has ...

As the Cook Islands marks six decades of self-government, a critical question lingers: Does our booming economy still need foreign aid? The answer may lie in the fine print of a decades-old agreement, ...

Cook Islands Police Service completed its final round of training under the Officer Safety Pacific initiative, supported by New Zealand Police last week. Police media stated that the programme has ...

Keeping It Local: Why Real Estate in the Cook Islands Is More Than Just a Sale, by Jeff Tikitau Real Estate. Real estate is a hot topic in the Cook Islands. But here, buying and selling land, homes, ...

After being closed for years following devastating king tides that struck its Aroa premises, Kaena Restaurant and Takeaway in Arorangi has decided to reopen. Located across a beach frequented by ...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is encouraging the public to attend an important community engagement session tomorrow, from 6pm- 7:30pm at the Sinai ...

Whether it’s a scraped paw from an adventurous walk or a cut sustained during playtime, minor injuries are common in pets. As a responsible pet owner, knowing how to administer basic first aid for ...

Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) has proudly reaffirmed its commitment to supporting “local heroes” by partnering with the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade, a dedicated team of first responders ...

Cook Islands Tourism is holding focus group sessions to gather input for its new tourism plan, moving from growth-focused to sustainable tourism. The Pillar Lead Focus Group Sessions, which started ...

Does your heart ever ache over something you’ve lost? Linda Kavelin-Popov writes. The best friend of Mary (not her real name), one of my Araura College Virtues Club students, recently moved overseas.

Mangaia School students and island residents are being treated to a rare opportunity to participate in a science expo titled “Te Rangi Atea – Beyond the Sky,” held on the island this week. The science ...