COOK ISLANDS BREAKING NEWS

The lagoon in Titikaveka was a turbulent wash, making for challenging conditions ahead of Saturday’s PTS & Uncle Tom’s Adventure Race. The post Neururer and Brown conquer challenging Adventure Race appeared first on Cook Islands News .

Cook Islands will make history as Rarotonga prepares to welcome the world’s top outrigger canoe paddlers for the 2028 International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Distance Championships. The post Cook Islands wins bid to host 2028 World Va’a Distance Championships appeared first on Cook Islands News .

Members of Team Cook Islands have started arriving in Dakar, Senegal, for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which will take place from October 31 to November 13. The post Team Cook Islands arrives in Senegal for 2026 Youth Olympic Games appeared first on Cook Islands News .

Avatiu Eels finished off the Super 7s Round at Aretere Park with a dominant finish, closing the tournament unbeaten as they prepare for the Raro 7s next month. The post Avatiu Eels unbeaten in Super 7s appeared first on Cook Islands News .

Kua turu pakari te au Taunga e te au Puapii o to tatou reo Māori Kuki Airani i Akarana i te tamanako’anga e kia akatupu’ia tetai kumiti me kore Kopapa Reo Māori ki Nuti Reni te ka riro i te angaanga kapiti ki te Kopapa Reo Metua i te Kuki Airani nei no te tauturu e te akamaroiroi i te au…

Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Government’s recent immigration amendments are a welcome development. Extending visitor privileges to Australian citizens, reducing fees and providing greater flexibility for international workers and their families demonstrates a practical approach to modernising our…

Tepuretu Mataiapo, Mary Tapairu Araitia Whitta, remembered for her kindness, grace, sharp mind and delightful personality, passed away peacefully at the age of 102, just two days short of her 103rd birthday. The post Cook Islands’ oldest resident passes away days before 103rd birthday appeared…

Cook Islands Police are taking an active stand alongside their Pacific neighbours with the launch of the Pacific Community of Policing, creating a stronger, unified approach to tackle regional transnational crime. The post Cook Islands Police join regional frontline against transnational crime…

The initial damage assessment of Aitutaki’s Arutanga Harbour Project confirmed that the damage is limited and considerably less severe than initially reported. The post Arutanga Harbour escapes major damage from TC Wati, assessment shows appeared first on Cook Islands News .

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has identified national housing pressure as one of the challenges in delivering its mandate, according to its recently released Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI) for 2026–2030. The post CIIC flags national housing pressure as major challenge appeared…