Vaka Takitumu is celebrating a milestone this year with a large and vibrant contingent preparing to take the stage for Te Maeva Nui 2025, with participants as young as 13.

In the tropical heart of the South Pacific, a powerful spirit of unity and faith pulses across the 15 islands of the Cook Islands — led by the prayers of faithful women from a variety of Christian ...

Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several cases yesterday including the case of a known offender, Lucas Kamana who appeared in court yesterday for the charge of theft.

Cook Islands pilot Andrew Logan recently completed another marathon, clocking his personal best of 2 hours 55 minutes 45 seconds at the 2025 Oceania Area Marathon Championship in Australia.

Aere mai tātou on 9 July from 2pm at Aroʻa Beach (next to the Rarotongan Hotel) for a fun, family beach day organised by Ocean Ancestors—a collective of individuals, NGOs, and businesses united by a ...

A Pilot Jack, with Queen Victoria’s head painted on the hoist, has become a symbol of office for successive chiefs of Mangaia. Following annexation by New Zealand the flag also became a symbol of the ...

It was a double celebration for Teao Tangaroa, who was declared the rightful title holder of the Tamatoa Ariki of Arutanga in a court ruling on his birthday yesterday.

Over the past 23 years, the Ngakau Toa Vaka canoeing club of Rarotonga has continued to promote, train and encourage paddlers in the sport. The club is excited with the return of Vaka Eiva which ...

The Cook Islands will receive USD $188,750 to roll out four major projects aimed at protecting the ozone layer and reducing harmful emissions from cooling systems.

Sports physiotherapist Tanya Browne will be returning to the Raro Rugby Sevens, providing workshops for the community on strapping and concussion prevention.

Despite ongoing staff shortages, the Cook Islands Police Service remains committed to upskilling its officers, with a two-week training programme underway earlier this week.

Former cabinet minister Mathew Batsiua, has been released from prison. Batsiua and 11 others, were sentenced to terms of up to 11 months in December, over what had been an anti-government protest in ...