Cook Islands
Mark Brown: 'If we can't get help from NZ, we will go somewhere else'
The Cook Islands prime minister has defended the nation's new strategic partnership with China. Audio
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Cook Islands PM to blame for fallout with NZ - opposition
The leader of the United Party in the Cook Islands is blaming his Prime Minister for New Zealand's foreign minister and Prime Minister not attending constitutional celebrations. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 23 July 2025
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Hundreds arrive from the outer islands for 60th anniversary celebrations
Over the weekend, Rarotonga was swept with emotion as close to 600 voyagers from the northern Pa Enua - Te Pae Tokerau - arrived at Avatiu Harbour.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 22 July 2025
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Cook Islanders flock from outer islands for 60th anniversary celebrations
Cook Islands secretary of culture says, "For the first time in a long time, we are able to bring all our people together for a long-awaited reunion." Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 19 July 2025
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Peters defends Governor-General's Cook Islands attendance as 'proper protocol'
The New Zealand Foreign Minister has dismissed criticism over the government's decision not to send a minister to the Cook Islands' 60th anniversary celebrations.
Jailed former deputy PM awarded project manager role for hostel renovation
Robert Tapaitau, the former deputy prime minister of the Cook Islands, was sentenced to twos years and nine months in prison for a range of fraud charges in March 2024.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 18 July 2025
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NZ snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says opposition
![New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566931/luxon-and-peters-to-miss-cook-islands-60th-constitution-day-celebrations will not attend] the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Md2G6RBV--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1752710675/4K44L4G_RNZ_Pacific_web_images_940_x_588_px_16_png?_a=BACCd2AD)
New Zealand's top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands' 60th Constitution anniversary on 4 August has ignited public and political backlash.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 17 July 2025
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Cook Islands' 60th anniversary: 'Who New Zealand sends, sends a message'
Aotearoa has an opportunity to "show maturity" as Cook Islands celebrates six decades of self-governance, a Cook Islands political analyst says. Audio
NZ PM to be a no-show at the Cook Islands 60th celebrations
It's been confirmed New Zealand's prime minister Christopher Luxon will not be travelling to the Cook Islands for its 60th Constitution celebrations next month. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 16 July 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 15 July 2025
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Cook Islands MP warns workers about higher taxes
In Cook Islands, there are concerns a minimum wage boost may result in higher taxes for low wage earners. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 12 July 2025
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Cook Islands workers to pay more tax despite wage increase - MP
Teariki Heather warns the minimum wage increase from NZ$9.50 to $10 from 1 July could harm the people the minimum wage policy is supposed to help.
