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 Prime Minister Mark Brown defended the nation’s new strategic partnership with China, citing the need for ...

The decision to appoint a convicted former Member of Parliament, Robert Tapaitau, as project manager for the recent ...

Three weeks after the ‘E kainga toku – I have a home’ grant initiative came into effect, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has not received any applications.

Vae Unuka, chairman of the Aitutaki community in Rarotonga, has expressed confidence in the island team’s performances as they wrap up preparations for the 2025 Te Maeva Nui festival, which will be ...

The Cook Islands superannuation fund has surpassed $300 million in total market value of investments, but its 25 per cent lump sum withdrawal limit at retirement is facing scrutiny.

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.