Cook Islands

An advocate for ocean conservation and protection says the executive order exposes the close link between militarism, capitalism and colonialism.

Cook Islands foreign affairs minister says they have yet to re-engage with Beijing following the signing of the agreements that caused a diplomatic row with New Zealand.

Nine people are contesting the vacant Mangaia mayoral seat, making it the highest number of mayoral candidates in the Island Government Election.

The organisers of the petition are advocating for the continued collection, treatment, and distribution of water without tariffs.

The emergency management office says, "It's not something that is going to be of serious nature."

Te Ipukarea Society says the arrogance of the US president to think he can break international law by authorising deep sea mining in international waters is "astounding".

Several tonnes of fish could be wasted on Palmerston Island due to a failing diesel generator, with no timeline for it to be fixed.

The isolated island has been running on intermittent solar power since 19 April due to the failure of its ageing diesel generator.

Cook Islands Health Ministry will launch a smoke-free campaign next month for Mitiaro, Atiu, Mangaia, and Mauke islands, marking their declaration as smoke-free.

Cook Islands Ministry of Health has confirmed four dengue cases in Rarotonga. They will follow the World Health Organisation's guidelines should an outbreak be declared.