Cook Islands

Albert Nicholas confirmed that more than 700 shipping vessels are registered under Maritime Cook Islands and from these Cook Islands-flagged ships, there are no illegal operators.

It comes following the discovery of a mosque in Rarotonga. Audio

The residents of the Cook Islands Southern Group Island continue to endure ongoing hardships due to inconsistent shipping while awaiting government-promised shipping improvements.

The Progressive Party of the Cook Islands leader is encouraging women to step up and familiarise themselves with the political process, policy making and governance.

Prime Minister Mark Brown says "in due course, we may be informed more about these naval exercises that these countries conduct in international waters off each other's coasts".

Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a motion in parliament aimed at ousting his government.

Mark Brown is facing a motion of no confidence in parliament today after his controversial moves to have Cook Islands passport and sign deals with China.

Mark Brown slammed suggestions that Cook Islands' comprehensive strategic partnership and other agreements will help China establish a military presence in the islands.

A small group of women protesters, who supported last week's rally against the government and its decision-making on key national issues, were out again with their placards.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will seek answers on the issues of Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea and a controversial agreement with the Cook Islands during high-level meetings in Beijing this…

Foreign Minister Winston Peters needs to restate New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands during talks with his Chinese counterpart, former prime minister Helen Clark says.

Cook Islands and China have agreed to cooperate on blue economy investments, including new port wharves and deep sea minerals development.