Cook Islands
Mana Moana - Live at the Michael Fowler Centre
A symphonic celebration highlighting the connectedness of our Pacific nations through music.
Performed by Signature Choir and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brent Stewart. Audio
NZDF confirms medals for 85 Cook Islands WWII veterans
For more than eight decades, the service of over 80 Cook Islanders who served during World War II went untold and unrecognised. Audio
Cook Islands youth encouraged to take step up for language and culture
Young Cook Islanders across New Zealand are being encouraged to step forward to reconnect and take ownership of their language and cultural identity. Audio
Cook Islands named a top destination for 2026
Cook Islands' stunning natural beauty and incredibly friendly and welcoming culture have made the country one of the top destinations in the world.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 13 December 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 11 December 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
NZ funding pause forces Cook Islands into early budget overhaul
The pause in $30 million New Zealand funding has placed "immediate pressure" on Cook Islands Government finances
News in Cook Islands Maori for 10 December 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Cook Islands explores hate crimes legislation
A workshop on the potential development of hate crimes legislation was recently held in Rarotonga, drawing attention to the need for stronger protections against discrimination.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 6 December 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 4 December 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Cook Islands paddling tournament wraps up
Over 700 paddlers from around the world travelled Rarotonga to participate in the Matson Vaka Eiva event. Audio
Rarotonga paddling festival 'for all' wraps up
The Matson Vaka Eiva wrapped up over the weekend with paddlers from around the world celebrating camaraderie amongst competition.
'Lack of understanding' on Cooks/NZ realm relationship - expert
Earlier this year, New Zealand extended its funding pause to its realm country, the Cook Islands, "reluctantly".
Air Rarotonga founder reflects on 50-plus years of Cook Islands aviation
Sir Ewan Smith recalled his decades-long journey from a teenage pilot in 1973 to leading one of the most important pillars of the Cook Islands tourism economy today.
Air NZ workers in Rarotonga demand fair conditions citing employment law violations
Staff at Air New Zealand in the Cook Islands say changes to working conditions and employment agreements is a breach to the island's employment laws.
Close contact of a measles case released from quarantine
Acting secretary of health Roana Mataitini says the test results came back negative from New Zealand.
Hundreds of international paddlers descend on Rarotonga for Vaka Eiva
Over 700 paddlers from around the world are in Rarotonga this week to compete in the biggest week of paddling on the Cook Islands sporting calendar. Audio
Measles close contact quarantined in Cook Islands
The Ministry of Health says the traveller, who is a close contact of a New Zealand measles case, arrived in the country on 22 November.
International athletes compete in Cook Islands paddling event
Over 700 paddlers from around the world are in Rarotonga this week to compete in the 'Vaka Eiva' - the biggest week of paddling on the Cook Islands sporting calender. Audio