Cook Islands

Environmental lobby group Te Ipukarea Society says the Cook Islands government-led seabed mining consultation in Aotearoa "is a serious misrepresentation".

Cook Islands government has signed a superannuation agreement with Australia allowing returning Cook Islanders to retire and transfer their superannuation savings easily.

The Cook Islands' first and only mosque is quietly serving Rarotonga's Muslim community, reports Talaia Mika who followed a Google satellite map to find the local Islamic headquarters.

Mana Castledine kicked her way into the world, weighing only 653 grams and four months premature, after her mum, Louisa, was medevaced to Aotearoa. Audio

Public meetings will be held across Aotearoa starting on 17 November.

A foreign workers group is challenging why foreign workers who already hold valid work permits stamped in their passports, need to carry an additional visa letter for travel purposes.

The Cook Islands leader says new passport proposal will not impact ties with Aotearoa, but a New Zealand Foreign Affairs spoeksperson says it "would have implications". Audio

Te Ipukarea Society's Kelvin Passfield says: "If Trump wins, it will push back on any progress that has been made in the climate change negotiations since he was last in office."

The proposal for a Rarotonga-Niue direct air link was first made in 2022 by Air Rarotonga after the Cook Island government reopened its borders.

The 'Keep Our Water Free' petition is requesting the collection, treatment and reticulation of water continue without tariffs and ongoing-charges to users.

Te Ipukarea Society wants to see that consultation is held with the public to find out how people would feel about such regulations.

Pasifika opera singers say there is a demand for Polynesian talent in the prestigious art form after tear-jerking performances at Opera in Rarotonga event. Audio

From emotional ballads to powerhouse performances, from soul-felt guitar to traditional ukulele showcases, the competition uncovered hidden gems in the island community.