Cook Islands and NZ quarantine-free travel bubble from early next year
Fancy a trip to island paradise? The Cook Islands awaits - with no MIQ stay on return.
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'They must hear that once and for all we are (Covid-free)'
A travel bubble between NZ and the Cook Islands would be a dream this Christmas.
Passengers flying from NZ to Cook Islands put in quarantine over Covid scare
One passenger may have visited the same location as a woman infected with Covid-19.
NZ officials in Cook Islands to assess travel bubble
Officials will look at testing facilities and border defences during the week-long trip.
'Tears of joy': One wedding and a funeral - parents marry the day they buried teen daughter
Parents buried their daughter, then surprised mourners with their marriage ceremony.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Cook Islands PM hopes for NZ travel bubble within weeks
PM Mark Brown said cabinet would meet on Saturday to discuss changing the restrictions.
Cook Islands travel bubble a step closer
Kiwis could be lounging on a tropical beach this summer - if four-week milestone is met.
Sad reality: Air NZ boss says Oz bubble six months away, 'could well be longer'
'If it comes back quicker, we're going to pop some champagne.'
Public memorial planned for Dr Joe Williams after restrictions lifted
Pacific health leader and doctor, who died of Covid-19, will be farewelled this week.
Jail sentence quashed: Auckland man's sex attack on sleeping Kiwi in Cook Islands
The Court of Appeal instead sentenced the man to 10 months of home detention.
Dr Joseph Williams: 'He made you feel like you were under his shelter'
Dr Joe Williams, 85, died on September 4 after contracting Covid-19 last month.
Former Cook Islands PM hailed as a hero at state memorial
Dr Williams, who worked as a physician in Auckland, died of Covid-19 last week.
Family forced into quarantine after father breached Covid rules
The quarantine breach is a reminder to remain vigilant against the virus, authorities say.
2 deaths, 3 new cases; Officials probe possible South Is case; 300 yachts in Covid limbo
It was a sad end to the week in New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.
Double tragedy: Dr Joe Williams dies 24 hours after brother
Former Cook Islands PM died in Auckland hours after his older brother died in Brisbane.
NZ's 24th Covid death: Family to honour Dr Joe Williams' legacy
Family plan to continue legacy of helping the Pacific community through the health system.
NZ's 24th Covid death: Ashley Bloomfield's tribute to Dr Joe Williams
He held many senior roles in the health sector in New Zealand.
Cook Islands reopens borders to New Zealand - but only to returning residents
The Cook Islands Cabinet allows residents and work permit holders to fly back.
Editorial: Staycations the go as Pacific holidays drift further away
Editorial: Developing travel links must continue but plugging border gaps more urgent.
'He's still pretty sick, but he's hanging in there': Ex-Cook Islands PM still in hospital
Former Cook Islands PM Dr Joe Williams remains in hospital after contracting Covid-19.
Former Cook Islands PM Dr Joe Williams in hospital with Covid-19
Joe Williams, who is also a prominent doctor, is in hospital after contracting Covid-19.
Cook Islands close border to all incoming flights due to New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreak
The decision comes after a flight from Auckland tomorrow has Covid-19 risk.
Covid scare: Air NZ not taking passengers to Rarotonga after doctor tests positive
A prominent Cook Island's doctor based in Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19.
Three critical conditions for quarantine-free travel
Quarantine-free travel to the Cook Islands may open by the end of the year.
Cook Islands bubble delay 'very disheartening'
Cook Islands Tourism boss says the delay is putting a huge financial burden upon everyone.
Cooks bubble could be ready by August 17, says Auckland
RNZ: Airport says Cooks air bridge project could be delivered "in 14 days time".
Opening a travel bubble between NZ and the Pacific vital - experts
Fears the Cook Islands will suffer without tourism has Kiwis pushing for travel bubble.
Kia orana! Museum lights up for Cook Islands Language Week
The Auckland War Memorial Museum has a colourful welcome for the week.
Air NZ preparing for Rarotonga travel bubble
The Cooks Islands has high hopes for welcoming New Zealand tourists.
Cook Islands to New Zealand air-bridge delayed again
Governments have again delayed announcing details of an air-bridge between two countries.
Jet Raro swoops on old Virgin route, despite no Cooks air bridge
Although the air bridge is nowhere to be seen, the Cook Islands may gain an airline.
New airline eyes Cook Islands airbridge for launch
Real estate and mortgage businessman Mike Pero says he has an airline ready to fly.
'Australia has a real problem': Collins says transtasman bubble not safe
New leader of the National Party has ruled out any quick shift to fling open our border.