Cook Islands
Cook Islands 'open to anything' for seabed mining partnerships
A director at the Seabed Minerals Authority says that, as a small island nation, the Cook Islands is always looking to partner with other jurisdictions. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 15 August 2025
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Police charge tourist with false declaration after vape bust
The 19-year-old Australian visitor, who tried to smuggle vapes, a banned product, into the country was apprehended by police and charged with making a false declaration.
Cook Islands and US sign agreement on seabed minerals
The Cook Islands and the United States have agreed to work together to advance research and the responsible development of seabed minerals. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 14 August 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 13 August 2025
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Cook Islands deal has 'nothing to do with military agenda' - Chinese ambassador
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the Cook Islands and China has 'nothing to do with military or security agenda', the Chinese ambassador to New Zealand says.
United States eyes deeper ties with Cook Islands, help businesses form ties
The US-Cook Islands relationship took a formal step forward when diplomatic ties between the two countries was officially established in late 2023.
Traditional Māori sports featured for the first time at Cook Islands Constitution celebrations
Competitors from different islands faced off in rock lifting, coconut husking, fruit racing and wrestling, with most coming from Pukapuka, an atoll in the Northern Group.
Cook Islands seeks balance as record tourism puts strain on environment
Rarotonga is as popular as it has ever been. Audio
Cook Islands tourism places strain on the environment
Rarotonga is as popular as it's ever been for tourists but with more people comes more strain on the environment and infrastructure. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 8 August 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 7 August 2025
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'Not now, nor ever': Mark Brown rejects talk of shift in Cook Islands-NZ ties
The Cook Islands has no intention of leaving its special relationship with New Zealand, Prime Minister Mark Brown says. Audio
Cook Islands relationship with NZ will remain - PM Mark Brown
The Cook Islands is marking 60 years of self-governance in free association with New Zealand. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 6 August 2025
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Cook Islands seek self-reliance
The leader of the Cook Islands opposition wants her country to be more self-sufficient but has no desire to be independent from New Zealand. Tuesday marks 60 years of Cook Islands self-governance in… Audio
Cook Islands opposition rejects independence
The leader of the Cook Islands opposition wants her country to be more self-sufficient but has no desire to be independent from New Zealand. Audio
'Even my children don't speak Cook Islands Māori'
The Cook Islands' culture secretary warns that Cook Islanders are becoming complacent about the use of their language and need to "wake up and appreciate" its importance. Audio
'Not now': Cook Islands opposition rejects independence
Tina Browne wants the country to be more self-sufficient, but says there is no desire to be independent from New Zealand.
