Divers clutch wooden spears as they plunge beneath the waves, hunting hordes of hungry starfish destroying the coral reefs ...

Avarua township was alive with energy as well over a thousand people gathered to witness the vibrant float parade and ...

Te Maeva Nui cultural performances opened with the powerful Manihiki Henua warrior women, who stormed the stage with their ...

RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS, 25 July 2025. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) together with Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) confirms that four community halls have now been approved for ...

Divers clutch wooden spears as they plunge beneath the waves, hunting hordes of hungry starfish destroying the coral reefs ...

Jul 25, 2025 // Diplomatic Courier’s Stephanie Gull brings you weekly under–the–radar stories from around the world. This week in SE Asia and Oceania: New Zealand and Cook Islands take first steps to ...

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Pacific coast on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings -- and evacuations ...

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Pacific coast, sparking tsunami warnings and evacuations of coastal areas in Hawaii and alerts along the U.S. West Coast.

A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining. But plans to mine ...

Robust growth and strong fiscal outcomes will keep Cook Islands’ net debt at 15%-20% of GDP over the next three years, down from a peak of 37.6% in fiscal 2022. The country benefits from strong donor ...

Divers clutch wooden spears as they hunt hordes of hungry starfish destroying the coral reefs around the Cook Islands. These makeshift tools are their best weapon in the battle against crown-of-thorns ...