COOK ISLANDS BREAKING NEWS

The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce says housing is no longer just a social issue – it is an economic issue – and is urging immigration and housing processes to be considered together. The post Housing no longer just a social issue: Chamber appeared first on Cook Islands News .

Cook Islands Aitu head coach Karmichael Hunt and captain Kayal Iro (KL) praised the team’s outstanding performance against New Zealand at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup match in Christchurch on Saturday night. The post Aitu show heart as Ioka stuns with hat-trick against Kiwis appeared first on…

I am in Honolulu at the Hawaii International Film Festival and I messed up my red carpet moment by wearing the wrong shoes, writes Ruta Mave. The post RUTA MAVE: Red carpet moment appeared first on Cook Islands News .

The Cook Islands Christian Church marked 205 years since Christianity arrived, with various churches enacting dramas on how the religion spread across Pacific Island nations. The post Rarotonga celebrates 205th Gospel Day event appeared first on Cook Islands News .

Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the Executive Officers (EOs) who lead island administration across the Pa Enua to help Government lift the pace of delivery, saying the outer islands must sit at the centre of the nation’s economic development. The post Pa Enua at the heart of development: PM…

Following the recent events of Tropical Cyclone Wati and adverse weather conditions, Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health’s key public health concerns are primarily drinking water safety, sanitation and septic issues, and mosquito breeding grounds. The post Ministry of Health steps up public…

Tourists have found themselves at the centre of a series of incidents, highlighting growing concerns for visitor safety and the increasing demands on local police over the long weekend. The post Visitor safety concerns rise after series of incidents on Rarotonga appeared first on Cook Islands News .

Work permit processing delays are a major concern for businesses, according to the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, which says members wait four to six weeks for permits that were once approved quickly under the previous paper-based system. The post Work permit processing times a major concern:…