$541.7m tourism earnings. Visitor arrivals reached 170,315 last year, the second-highest number on record, just behind the 2019 peak of 171,550, contributing over half a billion dollars to the economy.

Jan 17, 2023 · In honour of late Henrica Wilson Marona. President of the Cook Islands World Day of Prayer since 2019, Luduina Williams, praised the efforts of the late Henrica Wilson Marona who successfully advocated for the nation to host the 2025 World Day of Prayer.

New Zealand provides over $2 million in salary support to Cook Islands. Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Politics. New Zealand has provided over $2 million in salary support to the Cook Islands since 2020, funding various positions in government agencies and supporting initiatives in health, education, tourism, climate change and ...

Te Ipukarea Society: ‘Embarrassing’ push from Cook Islands venture for deep sea mining regulation. Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National. Last week a group of eight deep seabed mining companies with exploration contracts in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) sent a letter to the President of the International Seabed Authority.

Jan 23, 2025 · New Christian Movement plans to challenge Government. Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National. The recently established incorporated Cook Islands Christian Movement Inc (CICM) intends to challenge the government on the Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023, viewing it as a departure from the moral foundations that have guided society.

2 days ago · January 29, 2025. Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is planning to conclude its whooping cough vaccination (Boostrix/Tdap) programme for 11-year-olds and over 65 on Friday, January 31.

Jan 4, 2025 · The festive season may have brought new hopes for many but the ongoing crime spree continues to hit businesses as well as government offices. Amid the festive season, the Ministry of Transport was broken into by some unknown perpetrators who remain on the run.

Jan 3, 2025 · Prime Minister Mark Brown officially launched the theme for the Cook Islands’ 60th anniversary of self-governance, which will be celebrated with the weeklong Te Maeva Nui festival in July this year. Prime Minister Mark Brown officially launched the theme for the Cook Islands’ 60th anniversary of ...

Dec 24, 2024 · A 49-year-old man tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Aitutaki on Saturday, marking the second road fatality in the Cook Islands this year, as the country enters the festive season.

Jan 4, 2025 · An elderly tourist died in Aitutaki after being struck by a motorcycle, marking the second road-related fatality on the island within two weeks, prompting calls for increased road safety measures.