Cook Islands awaits confirmation from New Zealand and Australia regarding their potential support for key infrastructure projects on the outer islands, amidst growing interest from China. Cook Islands ...

The 2025/26 Cook Islands budget prioritises social welfare increases, public sector pay adjustments and infrastructure upgrades across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua; however, some concerns have been ...

The National Environment Service (NES) has appointed George Makita as the new environment officer for Manihiki. Makita officially started his role earlier this month, becoming the ninth officer in the ...

Tuanga Taporoporo or the National Environment Service (NES) has praised the strong community effort and collaboration seen across the Pa Enua during recent Tutaka (island-wide health inspections), ...

The proposed constitutional amendment to declare the Cook Islands a Christian nation has been rejected by a Parliamentary ...

The 2025/26 Budget will be tabled in Parliament today when it resumes for its 13th meeting at 1pm. Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister for Finance, will be tabling the Budget. The 2025 ...

Dear Editor, Who is responsible for the ugliness at Panama? CIIC (Cook Islands Investment Corporation)? If so, what a waste of our tax dollars. Is the red brick going to be painted a colour suited to ...

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 ...

The Cook Islands will receive USD $188,750 to roll out four major projects aimed at protecting the ozone layer and reducing harmful emissions from cooling systems. This is part of a regional effort ...

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana says the Cook Islands has had a longstanding and fruitful relationship with the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Speaking at the ...

The Cook Islands, a small island nation in the Pacific, faces significant challenges in managing its waste. With a population spread across 15 islands, including the most populated one, Rarotonga, ...