Cook Islands
NZ on alert with dengue fever still present in the Pacific
The Cook Islands health ministry says New Zealand has raised concerns travelers are returning from holiday in Rarotonga with symptoms of dengue fever. Audio
First full immersion Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani for Raroton
Parents are celebrating the launch of the first full immersion Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani primary school in Rarotonga. Audio
Cook Islands authorities say departure date 'unknown' for cocaine-tainted vessel
The MV Raider, which was intercepted by French authorities with 4.87 tonnes of cocaine on board mid-last month, entered Rarotonga waters last week under a distress call for engine repairs.
Tourism operators blamed for double-charges after major bank error
A Rarotonga bank is working to reverse a series of duplicate transaction errors affecting foreign Visa cardholders from November 2025.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 30 January 2026
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Financial stress and jealousy driving domestic violence
"Some women are told their partner has another relationship. When they ask questions, they get a hiding," a Cook Islands Police senior sergeant says.
Cook Islands says sanctioned oil tanker falsely using its flag
The Bertha is among at least 16 vessels reportedly attempting to evade US blockades in Venezuela.
Young Cook Islanders take to the stage in Manukau
200 young Cook Islanders gathered in Manukau recently, all dressed up to take to the stage for a performance to celebrate and share their culture. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 December 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 19 December 2025
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Former diplomat named Foreign Affairs head to repair NZ relations
Cook Islands has appointed a former diplomat as the new head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration with the primary mandate of mending diplomatic ties with Aotearoa.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 17 December 2025
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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 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.
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
News in Cook Islands Maori for 13 December 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 11 December 2025
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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
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