Settlement of the Cook Islands began around 800AD with migrations from French Polynesia, Samoa and Tonga. For centuries, the 15 Cook Islands - seven northern atolls and eight larger, southern islands ...

How fast could you climb a coconut tree? There's a new record in the event — part of a famous sports festival held in Tahiti.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand and Cook Islands signed a defense and security pact Thursday, easing more than a year of tension between the Pacific nations over Cook Islands' deepening ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Last month the first direct Jetstar flight from Australia to the Cook Islands touched down at ...

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a ...

The US is formally establishing diplomatic relations with a pair of Pacific Island nations Monday, recognizing the Cook Islands and Niue for the first time. The recognition comes as President Joe ...

After the engine on his small aluminium boat died, Junior Apiuta Apiuta battled loneliness, huge waves and bitter cold – but he never gave up ...

With just over five weeks until the 2026 General Election on 12 August, Cook Islands Electoral Office is encouraging all eligible voters to inspect the Main Electoral Roll and ensure their enrolment ...

Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bring Standing under the shade of trees outside the Cook Islands parliament ...