Hawaiian Airlines returns to Cook Islands as Air NZ retires LAX route
Hawaiian Airlines will return to Rarotonga for the first time in 30 years.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromCook Islands
Big on beauty: Why Aitutaki, Cook Islands, is a boost for the soul
Whether you go to snorkel or sit on a lounger, the island leaves a lasting impression
Grandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognised
Pasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.
NZ and Cook Islands sign new partnership
The new agreement was a significant milestone in the relationship, Nanaia Mahuta said.
Pasifika coastwatchers to be formally recognised for service in WWII
Pacific Island coastwatchers during WWII will finally be recognised for their service.
Leave only footprints, take only... sketches? An alternative way to remember your holiday
Top tips for sketching your way around your next tropical holiday.
The Beast Kevin Iro wins conservation recognition for creating world first multi-use marine park
Kevin Iro was known as The Beast - now he's using that to ensure marine conservation.
Cook Islands drop last pandemic travel restrictions
The Cook Islands says it has reverted to pre-Covid-19 travel and entry requirements.
Photographer captures wāhine dedicated to their craft
'It's helping people feel seen. And it is heartwarming hearing folk say they feel seen...'
A ride with a notorious criminal: Radio star's epic hitch-hiking story in Cook Islands
ZB host James Daniels hitched a ride in Rarotonga, but was shocked at who picked him up.
Cook Islands holidays: A budget-friendly way to stay in Aitutaki
Go beyond the usual lagoon-front resorts at Aitutaki and try villa accommodation instead.
Editorial: Forum needs to unify over climate change
OPINION: Our editorial on the Pacific Islands Forum.
More Pacific Islands Forum summit leaders pull out
The number of leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum summit has dropped further.
Cook Islands in recovery: Could cobalt and cannabis be part of its future?
The Cook Islands is open for business, pleasure, an election and a referendum.
Travellers fined $600 each after returning with protected coral and shells
A holidaymaker has been fined after bringing back items for their bathroom.
How to nail a perfect week in the Cook Islands
Relaxation and island adventures await on a week of exploring Rarotonga and Aitutaki
Q&A with Lanihei Connolly: The rising swimming star heading to Comm Games
The Auckland Baradene College student will be the youngest competitor on the team.
Brooke van Velden: China filling void NZ is leaving in Pacific region
The Government needs to get Mahuta on the road post haste to repair neighbourly relations.
30 places you can visit without a pre-departure test
Plus, 14 destinations you can visit without needing a test to return to NZ.
Cook Islands tourism industry desperate for workers
Cook Islands tourism operators are struggling to find staff.
Escape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific Islands
Ditch the winter cold with these Pacific Islands.
Covid-19: Cook Islands reports first pandemic death
The Cook Islands have had a total of 4727 cases, 3990 of whom have recovered.
One document you may need to be allowed to drive overseas
In some destinations, a full licence isn't valid without this key permit.
Superyacht seizure: Cook Islands scramble to ban any more oligarchs
NZ sanctioned oligarch had $140m superyacht seized, Cooks moves on Russian registrations.
An electric orchestra comes to Taranaki in Travel Deals
We bring you the best travel deals going.
Jetstar holds seat sale as Cook Islands open to Australia
The Cook Islands are expecting to welcome Aussie tourists from next week
Cheating death: Recovering rugby star and wife's new life in island paradise
'When you come close to death, you think about what kind of life you want to be living'.
Cook Islands ease travel restrictions
Prime Minister Mark Brown announcing major changes today surrounding travel to the nation.
Covid cases now at 25 in the Cook Islands
From tomorrow, non-household close contacts will only have to self-isolate for seven days.
Avoid the hearsay with up-to-date Covid-19 travel advice
Up-to-date travel advice while New Zealand continues to navigate Covid-19.
Fourth Covid case found in Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is the only country with quarantine-free travel with New Zealand.
Cook Islands detects first Covid case
Double-vaccinated woman landed in Rarotonga after a negative PCR test prior to the flight.
Covid case in Raro a visitor from NZ, 'silent transmission' now likely
The person spent eight days in Rarotonga, visited several places, including a nightclub.