The portability of the New Zealand pension/super for qualifying Cook Islanders is topping the agenda of the Prime Minister Henry Puna when the Cook Islands sits down with the New Zealand Government this week at their 2nd Joint Ministerial Forum (JMF).
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands --- A Cook Islands MP who wants the country's party hopping law declared unconstitutional will have his case heard in July.
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands --- Cooks Islands pensioners are pitting themselves against the government over tax laws surrounding their collection of New Zealand superannuation.
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands ---- The Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources is planning to introduce a self-imposed total allowable catch on tuna caught from longline fishing after the biggest haul on record was made last year.
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands --- Authorities in the Cook Islands say the country’s regulatory framework for offshore trusts is better than in most places in the world.
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands --- The Cook Islands community has united to combat a problem many feel is dominating the country - youth crime.
AUCKLAND, NZ---- The Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna has called for a stronger, unified effort by the Pacific to break its dependency on fossil fuels.
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands (RADIO AUSTRALIA) --- Cook Islands MP, Norman George, has criticised his country's prime minister for being soft on Fiji's government.
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands --- Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna will be leading a Pacific Islands Forum Mission to New Caledonia next week under a mandate to assist member countries monitor developments and progress of self-determination efforts in the French Overseas Territory.
At first glance, Kevin Iro seems a somewhat unlikely ocean champion. Raised in Auckland, Iro had a successful career in rugby, playing for clubs in England, Australia and New Zealand. But off the rugby field, Iro developed a strong passion for the ocean starting as a young boy, when his ...
A new filmmaking challenge aimed at transforming the Cook Islands into a Pacific version of Hollywood and creating employment and training opportunities for locals, seems ambitious. But the brainchild behind it, is confident he can deliver.
It all began with a dress and an island shirt left in the room of Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge during their recent visit to the Solomon Islands, that has embarrassed palace officials, sparked furor in cyberspace and anger in Honiara towards a ...
Aquaponics – an innovative, sustainable, environmentally friendly and scientifically proven food growing technology that is also commercially viable has been unveiled in the Pacific Islands region last month.
Recognition of the role of traditional leaders in the Cook Islands took a turn for the better in July 2012, when the nation celebrated the inaugural national Ui Ariki Day.
It’s all happening in Rarotonga this month. When Pacific and global delegates begin jetting into the capital of Cook Islands later in August, the iconic ‘Kia Orana’ hospitality from the 42nd Pacific Islands Forum Meeting host will be centre-stage.
Pacific Islands Forum leaders gather ing in the Cook Islands this month looking to pick up tips from their host on economic progress and a new political stability will find plenty to learn from during their time in Rarotonga.
It’s easy to spot Pacifica products such as handbags made from bamboo, pandanus leaves, seashells and so on at events like Pasifika, the world’s largest Polynesian festival that takes place annually in Auckland.
In the years since the global financial crisis unfolded -- and easy, cheap credit suddenly vanished -- stories of new private sector investment have been few and far between.
That message is ringing loud and clear on many different levels.
