Emergency open ocean tugs for Cook Strait could be one step closer, after calls from local government for the boats.

During the Great Depression, the value of Cook Islands exports suddenly collapsed—by 1935 it was just one third of the 1925 figure—and the New Zealand government slashed its funding for the territory ...

The agreement is being denounced as a threat to New Zealand and used to justify its ongoing integration into US-led plans for war against China.

WELLINGTON, Feb 19 (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 ...

The Cook Islands may be small but the ambitions of its leader are mighty ... New Zealand Māori. "[The relationship with NZ] connects us politically and connects us to our brothers and sisters of ...

Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas confirmed that more than 700 shipping vessels are registered under Maritime Cook ...

The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down. The Cook Islands has ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown speaks during a livestream on Facebook earlier this month. Photo / via video The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China ...

The recent squabble between the Cook Islands and NZ over their deal with China has added a new element of tension in the ...

Each one-hour session combines high- and low-impact Cook Islands dance fitness, allowing participants of all fitness levels ...

New Zealand is facing its own ‘Solomon Islands moment’ over a shock deal between China and the Cook Islands that clears the way for Beijing to build critical infrastructure and a persistent presence ...

Explainer-What Is the Cook Islands Deal With China and What Has Worried NZ? By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive ...