Is Winston Peters on the verge of a Cook Islands breakthrough? – Azaria Howell
The importance of two-way discussions between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has been well-documented by Ministry of…
Search for person who went overboard from ferry in Cook Strait during the night
Kiwirail confirmed the person had gone overboard from the Interislander’s Kaiārahi ferry. Harbourmaster Grant Nalder could not comment…
Fuel crisis: New Zealand rural towns struggle with few alternative options
When asked how he was feeling about the price rises, he said he didn’t know. Why? because he…
Technical fault sees five Bluebridge Cook Strait sailings cancelled
8:15am Picton-Wellington 2:30am Picton-Wellington 2:00pm Sunday 22 March Wellington- Picton 8:15am Picton-Wellington 2:00pm The operator said all affected…
New Zealand woman dies on holiday in Cook Islands
Cook Islands Police said CPR was carried out by local tour staff. However, the woman could not be…
Hastings’ Holly butchery launches New Zealand’s first ‘liquid bacon’ – Mark Story
This boutique meatery has “reimagined” traditional lard and come up with a way to enjoy bacon’s fatty goodness…
Hatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand
“The two delegations discussed the fundamental challenges facing the New Zealand-Cook Islands relationship over the past 18 months…
Foodstuffs’ petrol stations continue with discounts despite stores running dry
On Friday morning, some Pak’nSave and New World petrol stores had closed their stations because they were empty…
DoC tags a record 31 kea at Aoraki Mt Cook, logging young birds’ alpine travels
“This is the largest flock of kea I’ve seen at Aoraki or anywhere,” she said. “Combined with increased…
US President Donald Trump’s pick for New Zealand Ambassador reveals priorities, interested in expanding defence partnership
“In advancing the President’s agenda, we have few better partners than New Zealand. The Government of New Zealand…
Screened wastewater now being discharged straight into Cook Strait
RNZ 5 Feb, 2026 10:43 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Dengue cases surge in Cook Islands as Health NZ warns Kiwi travellers
Someone else at the resort where Nicholson stayed also had dengue fever confirmed. “When I got home, I…