WorldTropical cyclone alert issued for Southern Cook IslandsThe tropical depression has been upgraded to category 1 tropical cyclone.05 Feb 09:04 PM
TalanoaPacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with regionThe two ministers will travel to Tonga first, ahead of official talks on Wednesday.05 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandNew research shows which families are most at risk of cot deathFirst study of Pacific infant sleep practices finds gaps in the way advice is being given.30 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuEx-Nats MP cleared by police after family fight at mum’s tangiPolice say Alfred Ngaro and his whānau were cleared of assault claims.10 Jan 12:46 AM
Kahu'I did not strike her': Former Nats minister investigated over family funeral fightPolice have interviewed five people and say they expect to lay charges.08 Jan 04:00 PM
TalanoaTributes flow for Cook Islands broadcasterBernard (Bernice) Tairea had been in the Pacific broadcasting industry for 30 years.26 Dec 08:19 PM
New ZealandKiwi who drowned in Rarotonga was best man at sister's wedding days beforeTony Thorp died in a dangerous rip, his shocked sister Sarah says.21 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandKiwi man drowns in RarotongaCook Islands police say the man got into difficulty in the water about 4pm yesterday.19 Dec 11:48 PM
KahuCook Islands bring Māori family closer to their rootsThe whānau are living in Rarotonga as they try to preserve their reo.07 Dec 09:08 PM
TalanoaNauru President David Adeang 'stormed out' during main leaders conferenceThere is trouble in paradise following a dramatic walkout by the Nauru delegation.09 Nov 08:25 PM
TalanoaSocial media utilised by Pacific Islands Forum to connect with youthA young Kiwi is helping to show off the PIF via Facebook stories and videos.08 Nov 10:05 PM
New Zealand‘Reunited and refocused’: Baron Waqa arrives at Pacific Islands Forum ready to leadThe controversial former Nauru president expected to become the next secretary-general.06 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandPacific security: Whose strategy is it anyway?The Pacific Islands Forum is an opportunity to address this widening gap in development.06 Nov 09:14 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands ForumCarmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.02 Nov 04:07 AM
TalanoaCook Islands cultural heritage to come alive at Te Maeva Nui festivalCook Islands heritage is centre stage in a showcase of arts, language, music and dance.29 Sep 04:57 AM
TalanoaNZDF releases names of WWII Pacific coastwatchers yet to be formally recognisedThe Defence Force is looking for the families of World War II Pasifika coastwatchers.28 Sep 09:25 PM
TalanoaNZ welcomes 'historic' US diplomatic relations with Cook Islands and NiueHipkins said both countries are still overseas dependencies of New Zealand.26 Sep 09:11 PM
WorldUS to open diplomatic offices in Cook Islands and NiuePresident Biden is set to announce the US will open new embassies in the South Pacific.24 Sep 04:58 PM
Talanoa‘Cursed’ Cook Islands hotel to start receiving guests soonVaima’anga’s abandoned hotel in the south of Rarotonga is being renovated.22 Sep 08:45 AM
TalanoaWilliam Kiri Cuthers among WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised 80 years on"The old man would be...happy other families are starting to celebrate their ancestors."20 Sep 04:25 AM
TalanoaWorld War 2 Pacific Island coastwatchers recognisedCoastwatchers played an important role in the defence of the Pacific in World War II.18 Sep 07:50 PM
Athletics'History': Fiji team welcomed to Aims Games, gets tips from rugby sevens great“It was cool for them to meet a legend."05 Sep 03:57 AM
TalanoaRotorua's Cook Islands shop embraces language week celebrations"I looked around and saw none of our food. It gave me the passion."03 Aug 11:45 PM
TalanoaTraditional Cook Islands dance fitness classes keeping culture aliveCook Islands Language Week's theme: Connect me to my homeland's traditions and culture.29 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelCook Islands back on tourist map as Rarotonga gains direct Hawaii and Australia routesWhat do new international routes mean for Cook Islands air travel?07 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and saddened': Mayor of Waikato town reacts to local's death in RarotongaKelly Maree Sain has been described as the 'life of the party'.14 Jun 09:52 PM
Talanoa'I couldn't stop crying': Tourist recounts bid to save Kiwi who drowned in RarotongaGuests and staff of the upmarket Edgewater Resort did everything they could to revive her.14 Jun 12:13 AM
TravelEnjoy a winter escape in the achingly beautiful Cook IslandsWhat if we told you there’s a Cook Island to rival Aitutaki...11 Jun 08:00 AM
TravelRarotonga 'ruined' as Jetstar passengers face ongoing luggage issues'We have been here in Raro for 5-6 days now and we are still in the exact same clothes.'22 May 12:20 AM
TravelGetaway finds 5 of the best things to do in RarotongaWatch: Getaway's Catriona Rowntree visits Rarotonga. Plus we find four other things to do.16 May 08:51 PM
TravelGetaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook IslandsGetaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Cook Islands.Watch16 May 06:00 PM
TalanoaCook Islands police officer stabbed at popular marketLocal police say the man was armed with a pair of scissors.14 May 09:12 PM
TravelJetstar leaves 50 Rarotonga passengers' luggage behindPassengers said it was 'hugely frustrating' to be left without checked bags.07 May 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It just wasn't affordable': Childcare costs drive family to leave New ZealandAn expat family says childcare costs were one of the reasons they left New Zealand.30 Apr 07:59 PM
