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The ruling Cook Islands Party has officially won its fifth consecutive election, extending Prime Minister Mark Brown's tenure in power. The victory consolidates the party's dominance in the Pacific nation's political landscape following the finalization of official vote counts.
Cook Islands Police are investigating 19 packages of suspected cocaine, weighing approximately 26.49 kilograms, that washed ashore on the reef in Mitiaro after being discovered by a local fisherman.
Russian President Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands reignited a long-standing territorial dispute with Japan, leading to the summoning of Japan's ambassador to Moscow. Meanwhile, Myanmar's president traveled to Moscow to seek Russian arms and oil, highlighting Russia's continued international engagements.
Polling booths have opened in the Cook Islands, where 110,000 registered voters will elect their leaders for the next four years.
With the Cook Islands general election less than a week away, rising energy costs and cost of living pressures have become the dominant issues for voters.
The Russian training ship Ts Shtandart, flying the flag of the Cook Islands, has become a diplomatic issue in Italian waters as it approaches Palermo but is unable to dock. The vessel's presence has sparked controversy.
An appeal has been launched to bring home a Fijian national who tragically died in the Cook Islands.
A new deal between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has sparked a diplomatic dispute with China, prompting a response from New Zealand's foreign minister, Peters.
A 66-year-old woman has died after being pulled out of the water in the Cook Islands, according to reports from the NZ Herald.
Suwarrow atoll, once home to New Zealand sailor Tom Neale who lived in seclusion for sixteen years, has been designated as the Cook Islands' first national conservation park.
Youth from the Cook Islands delivered a strong message at this year's Te Maeva Nui, the annual Constitution Day celebration, expressing their determination to keep their culture alive.
Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands is close to re-election, expressing gratitude. His party needs 13 seats for a majority to form a government and has secured 12, having previously formed coalitions with independents.
As voters in the Cook Islands prepare for a general election, Prime Minister Mark Brown has spoken about the diplomatic crises, including a rift with New Zealand, that defined his past year.
A 42-year-old fisherman from the Cook Islands survived eight days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after his boat was lost. He sustained himself by eating raw fish and collecting rainwater until his rescue.
The 2026 IHF Beach Handball Global Tour concluded in Zagreb, Croatia, with world champions competing in groups and Croatian women's teams facing Spain, Cook Islands, and Puerto Rico.
New Zealand has signed a pact with the Cook Islands, a self-governing state within its Realm, to counter a deal involving China, strengthening their special constitutional relationship.
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defense and security declaration, resolving a year-long diplomatic dispute that arose after Wellington halted aid due to the Cook Islands' strategic partnership with Beijing.
A 66-year-old New Zealand woman drowned while snorkeling with friends in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, after being found unresponsive in the water.
A remote island fisherman in the Cook Islands reported fearing for his life after a routine trip led to the discovery of a mysterious package containing millions of dollars worth of cocaine on the beach.
President Trump is reportedly planning a meeting with Kim Jong Un this autumn and has ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea. Additionally, the Trump administration temporarily suspended new tariffs on Canada hours before their deadline.
Preliminary results are starting to come in for the Cook Islands election, where thirteen seats are needed for a majority to form a government. The outcome will determine the composition of the next administration.
Ahead of this week's election, Cook Islanders are primarily concerned with the cost of living, water tariffs, and mining issues.
Apiuta Apiuta, a fisher from Pukapuka, Cook Islands, was rescued by a Taiwanese fishing vessel last Thursday after being spotted by a NZDF aircraft, having been lost at sea for a week.
Tourists visiting the Cook Islands are being encouraged to reduce their use of air conditioning and conserve fuel. This initiative aims to promote energy saving and sustainability within the popular travel destination.
Crystal Harris, the American model and widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has remarried Hawaiian entrepreneur James Ward in a private ceremony on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.
China's Foreign Minister has stated that China-Cook Islands relations should not be constrained by any third party, responding to recent hype following a defense agreement between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
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