The Cook Islands has no intention of leaving its special relationship with New Zealand, Prime Minister Mark Brown says.

The breakdown in relations points to the extremely sharp geopolitical tensions in the Pacific created by the advanced US-led ...

The US-Cook Islands relationship took a formal step forward when diplomatic ties between the two countries was officially ...

Winston Peters and Mark Brown are not the people best suited to sorting out the constitutional crisis between New Zealand and ...

Let the islands’ people decide whether deepening ties with China reflect their collective aspirations – and whether the ...

Jetstar Australia will begin direct A321neo LR services between Brisbane and Rarotonga in the Cook Islands starting May 2026 ...

As Governor-General of the Realm of New Zealand, representing His Majesty King Charles III, and the Government and people of ...

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna says he thinks it is "improper" for New Zealand to involve itself in the "domestic affairs" of the island nation and issues between the two countries ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters marked the 60th anniversary of the Cook Islands’ free association with New Zealand with a speech detailing the success and flexibility of the relationship. Though the ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters marked the 60th anniversary of the Cook Islands’ free association with New Zealand with a speech detailing the success and ...

The U.S. has struck a deal with the Cook Islands to help capitalize on the island nation's critical mineral potential.

Starting in May 2026, Jetstar will fly three times per week return from Brisbane to Rarotonga using its A321neo LR fleet.