The opening day of Te Emo Aito Māori traditional sports festival was held on Friday at the National Beach Courts in Nikao, drawing enthusiastic participation from teams representing the Pa Enua and ...

The fifth night of Te Maeva Nui 2025 on Thursday saw Te Are Karioi Nui stage come alive with powerful performances celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cook Islands self-governance which will be marked ...

Cook Islands tech company Smartie will officially unveil Smartie Food, a brand-new food delivery and pickup service available across Rarotonga, today.

The first night of Te Maeva Nui cultural performances set the stage ablaze with a stunning display of passion, tradition, and artistry, drawing loud cheers from a full house of over 2,000 spectators ...

Rarotonga’s well-known Avarua and Turoa Bakery are busy ensuring the island has enough supply of bread all week during Te Maeva Nui and Constitution celebrations.

The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change could mean that the Cook Islands' interactions with all states can be ‘prefaced by the ICJ,’ says Climate Change director Wayne ...

Choir groups from the Cook Islands lifted the spirit and faith of many as they represented their homelands and villages during the 2025 Te Maeva Nui choir competition on Sunday.

The islands are alive with the sound of music, laughter and drums. Boats have arrived laden with people and fresh fruit and fish. Te Maeva Nui celebrations have begun and 60 years of independence is ...

Cook Islands Tourism has announced that the 2025 Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards (PCA) are open for nominations. The PCA are a Cook Islands Tourism initiative that recognises individuals and ...

Cook Islands is preparing to host 37 regional and international leaders and dignitaries, including New Zealand’s Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, who arrives today, and Prime Ministers from Pacific ...

Vendors from the Pa Enua showcased their unique traditional foods and crafts on day two of the BCI Trade Days yesterday, overcoming challenges to share their rich culture with a wider audience.

Cook Islands received ‘minimal impacts’ from a tsunami advisory issued Tuesday afternoon, the Meteorological Service said.