Former prime minister Henry Puna is the new president of the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP), while current PM Mark Brown retained his leadership after a withdrawn challenge and addressing concerns ...

The 55-year-old New Zealand tourist charged with the importation of cannabis is expected to appear before Chief Justice Patrick Keane today.

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown defended the nation’s new strategic partnership with China, citing the need for ...

The Cook Islands Police have reinstated three experienced retired officers – Moutara Cummings, Taruia Ringiao, and Teariki Purua – as constables under the Vaka Policing Programme, aiming to enhance ...

Vae Unuka, chairman of the Aitutaki community in Rarotonga, has expressed confidence in the island team’s performances as they wrap up preparations for the 2025 Te Maeva Nui festival, which will be ...

The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) Raising Ruckstars initiative saw another bumper crowd in its second week at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday.

With reference to your edition of the 22 May 2025. “Christian Nation Bid Rejected.” It is a sad day when the decision of a very few decides the want of the majority. The Minister Tingika Elikana, ...

The Government of the Cook Islands will welcome island leaders from across the Pa Enua to Rarotonga this week for the Pa Enua Governance Forum 2025, a national gathering dedicated to strengthening ...

The Ministry of Justice aims to provide its annual report to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) prior to the due date.

The energy is set to rise as Round 2 of the 2025 Rarotonga Football Season continues across two action-packed venues today, Saturday, July 19. With fierce rivalries, fresh faces and plenty on the line ...

Avatiu Harbour is expected to come alive with colour and excitement this Sunday morning as more than 600 passengers from the Northern Pa Enua begin arriving in Rarotonga to join in the 2025 Te Maeva ...