As the Cook Islands marks six decades of self-government, a critical question lingers: Does our booming economy still need foreign aid? The answer may lie in the fine print of a decades-old agreement, ...

Tiki te rua o te taime, kare rai i manuia ana. Te toru o te taime, e aia pakau, ua manuia. Kua akatika a Mama Mikara raua o Papa Tupuna ia Mama Mii ei vaine na Tere Paoti. ... Cook Islands Teachers ...

Raiders TE Michael Mayer needs to forget about 2024… Fast forward to June 2025 and things are looking different for the former Notre Dame star.

"According to the Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System, as of May 27th 2025, dengue cases are increasing or peaking in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, and Cook Islands. There have been deaths reported ...

The Cook Islands, an archipelago with a modest landmass but an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), has emerged as a focal point for China’s broader Pacific strategy. The recent signing of the ...

Cook Islanders have a close connection to their land and feel a sense of stewardship to protect it against the rapidly changing climate. However, extreme coastal hazards are increasing, including ...

While not groundbreaking, the meeting indicated steady progress towards China’s goal of a “shared future” with Pacific Island countries – including using them as strategic outposts.