Cook Islands7 hrs agoI've been stuck on a tiny Pacific island for years and can't get a transit visa to fly homeRuchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.7 hrs ago19 Jun 2025New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China dealsWellington says the Cook Islands must take concrete steps to "repair" their relationship.19 Jun 202528 Feb 2025Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosensThe recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing. 28 Feb 202510 Feb 2025New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China dealWellington says it was not properly consulted over the agreement, which is due to be signed this week. 10 Feb 202523 Dec 2024Cook Islands wants its own passport. New Zealand says noCook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand, which oversees the island's foreign affairs and defence.23 Dec 20249 Dec 2024Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.9 Dec 202423 Aug 2023Cook Islands country profileProvides an overview of the Cook Islands, including key facts about this Pacific country.23 Aug 202323 Aug 2023Cook Islands media guideAn overview of the media in Cook Islands, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.23 Aug 202325 Jul 2022Village club helps bowls team prepare for GamesThe Cook Islands' bowls team have been staying in Gloucestershire ahead of the Commonwealth Games.25 Jul 2022...
