For more than 30 years, Te Marae Ora secretary Bob Williams and his wife, Helen, have devoted countless hours to Te Maeva Nui ...

How fast could you climb a coconut tree? There's a new record in the event — part of a famous sports festival held in Tahiti.

Cook Islander Yaliloa Papitai has set a new record in the coconut tree climbing event at the prestigious Heiva Tu'aro Ma'ohi ...

After the engine on his small aluminium boat died, Junior Apiuta Apiuta battled loneliness, huge waves and bitter cold – but he never gave up For eight days drifting alone in the vast Pacific Ocean, ...

On April 1, 2026, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters made a one-day visit to the Cook Islands to sign a defense and security declaration with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. This ...

Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO later this year and be replaced by John Ternus, a senior vice president of hardware engineering, the technology company announced on Monday. Cook will become ...

3 Sunday, 12/06/2026 Exploring the Gulf of California Atiu, Cook Islands 4 Monday, 12/07/2026 Exploring the Gulf of California Atiu, Cook Islands 5 Tuesday, 12/08/2026 Exploring the Gulf of California ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand and Cook Islands signed a defense and security pact Thursday, easing more than a year of tension between the Pacific nations over Cook Islands’ deepening ties ...

Cook Islands trusts are popular among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and those who advise them. That is because Cook Islands trusts are structured to separate legal ownership (trustee) from ...

China took an extraordinary diplomatic step last February by unveiling a comprehensive strategic agreement with the Cook Islands. Avarua’s decision was surprising in itself, but more striking was the ...

The island of Atiu celebrated Christmas in a unique way after unpredictable weather forced their “Christmas in the Park” indoors. Held last week at the Mapumai Sunday School Hall, the event was aptly ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. In small island states, conservation often hinges on daily vigilance rather than formal institutions, where routine tasks like watching harbors and ...