Vaka Takitumu is celebrating a milestone this year with a large and vibrant contingent preparing to take the stage for Te Maeva Nui 2025, with participants as young as 13.

In the tropical heart of the South Pacific, a powerful spirit of unity and faith pulses across the 15 islands of the Cook Islands — led by the prayers of faithful women from a variety of Christian ...

Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several cases yesterday including the case of a known offender, Lucas Kamana who appeared in court yesterday for the charge of theft.

Cook Islands pilot Andrew Logan recently completed another marathon, clocking his personal best of 2 hours 55 minutes 45 seconds at the 2025 Oceania Area Marathon Championship in Australia.

Aere mai tātou on 9 July from 2pm at Aroʻa Beach (next to the Rarotongan Hotel) for a fun, family beach day organised by Ocean Ancestors—a collective of individuals, NGOs, and businesses united by a ...

For Master of International Development student Sieni Tiraa, land is more than a resource, it’s about belonging, history and responsibility.

Level 3 students at Tereora College have kicked off their fundraising season with a successful start, selling curry chicken plates to raise funds for their senior ball, which will take place on ...

In a peaceful investiture ceremony held at Arerangi Marae in Atupa, Frank Karati was formally installed as Makea Nui Putua Frank Ariki.

The decision to appoint a convicted former Member of Parliament, Robert Tapaitau, as project manager for the recent renovations of the Tongareva (Penrhyn) hostel has raised questions, especially given ...

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is considering the construction of two extra cyclone shelters for the Northern Group.

Members of Parliament have advised that the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit (PERCA) office should become a ‘standalone entity’ without government influence.

The Cook Islands super fund operates a unique, restrictive hybrid pension model, a policy its leadership defends as essential for long-term financial security, despite public criticism and the more ...