Cook Islands
Govt working hard to repatriate Cook Islanders - Puna
The Cook Islands prime minister says his government's working hard to repatriate Cook Islanders still stranded overseas.
Public Health Response Bill sparks concern in Pacific community
There are concerns among the Pacific community in New Zealand about a possible repeat of the Dawn Raids, in relation to the Public Health Response Bill.
Refurbishment work brought forward in Cooks
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation is bringing forward the refurbishment of government buildings for much needed work.
More resident Cook Islanders repatriated from New Zealand
More resident Cook Islanders, stranded in New Zealand since its border closure in March, are being repatriated today.
Refurbishment work brought forward in Cooks
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation is bringing forward the refurbishment of government buildings for much needed work.
Cook Islands keen to lose developed country status quickly
The Cook Islands' deputy prime minister says losing its developed country status needs to happen quickly.
Cooks students in NZ want to complete studies at home
Cook Islands tertiary students in New Zealand are wanting to return home to complete their studies.
Returning Cook Islanders receive heartwarming welcome
One of the founders of a movement designed to help returning Cook Islanders through Covid-19 quarantine says the welcome they received at the weekend was heartwarming.
Cook Islands PM says reopening borders a key priority
The Cook Islands prime minister says reopening the country's borders is one of his key priorities.
Cook Islands looking at revoking developed country status
The Cook Islands is looking to have its developed country status revoked.
Covid-19: Volunteer staff leave behind a big hole in Pacific sport
When competitive sport ground to a halt in the Pacific Islands, in an effort to combat the threat of Covid-19, it wasn't just the rugby fields, tennis courts and swimming pools that suddenly found…
Cook Islands govt checks on those studying in NZ
The Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand says anxieties, challenges and potential solutions are part of a Covid-19 scoping survey she hopes to wrap up this week.
Unlikely NZ woman caught Covid-19 in the Cook Islands says Bloomfield
New Zealand's Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield, says it's unlikely a Nelson woman caught Covid-19 in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands announces 'Phase II' stimulus package
The Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister has announced a $US46.5 million stimulus package to keep the economy afloat in the coming year.
Coronavirus: Non-contact sports poised to resume in the Cook Islands
Non-contact sports such as golf and athletics are poised to resume in the Cook Islands, pending final sign-off from the Ministry of Health.
Cook Islands relaxes Covid-19 restrictions
The Cook Islands government has lifted its ban on large gatherings and eased alcohol restrictions.
Cook Islands Tourism head now interim chair of SPTO
The head of Cook Islands Tourism Cooperation Halatoa Fua has been appointed interim chairperson of the Pacific Tourism Organisation.
Cooks opposition backs govt's 'double quarantine'
The controversial cautionary approach taken by the Cook Islands government to implement a 'double quarantine' on returning residents has been backed by the Opposition leader.
Some Cook Islands businesses misusing wage subsidy
The Cook Islands government is warning of enforcement action after reports of some businesses exploiting a wage subsidy to effectively get free labour.
Cook Islands Health digs in on NZ quarantine - hotel stay begins
Despite pleas from stranded Cook Islanders waiting to head home from New Zealand, the first batch of travellers facing 'double quarantine' rules are to check into an Auckland hotel on Friday.
