And to you, the people of the Cook Islands, I say-let us begin.” – Albert Henry, Inaugural Address, 1965. These were the words of the Papa of our democracy, spoken in 1965 at his inaugural address.

E u’u no te akau roa, ka oki rai ki tona akau roa” (the (parrot) fish from the reef, will always return to its home) – Aitutakian proverb. I was born under the shadow of Te Rua Manga in Ruatonga with ...

Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has reported that the total number of dengue cases recorded since February this year now stands at 71.

Oire Nikao takes pride in having young and first-time performers carry on the legacy and traditions of their Cook Islands heritage.

Cook Islands public servants are eligible for up to 10 days of paid special leave to participate in the 2025 Te Maeva Nui festival.

Vaka Takitumu is celebrating a milestone this year with a large and vibrant contingent preparing to take the stage for Te Maeva Nui 2025, with participants as young as 13.

TODAY, join us at Aroʻa Beach (next to The Rarotongan and opposite Kaena Restaurant) from 2pm onwards, as a call to action for a moratorium or pause on deep sea mining takes place worldwide. You won't ...

Cook Islands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has highlighted the country’s innovative climate-resilient measures and called for increased investment and international support to address ...

The Ministry of Justice aims to provide its annual report to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) prior to the due date.

The Government of the Cook Islands will welcome island leaders from across the Pa Enua to Rarotonga this week for the Pa Enua Governance Forum 2025, a national gathering dedicated to strengthening ...

Dear Editor, I refer to a recent Letter to the Editor commenting on duty travel undertaken by the Secretary of Education Owen Lewis.

The official Te Maeva Nui programme begins next week on Friday, July 25 with the Float Parade through Avarua, starting at 11am.