“Everything I do is inspired by the Cook Islands,” she says. “It’s my culture. I’m like a piece of furniture on this island now.” Photograph by Adrienne Pitts Tapuaetai (One Foot ...

Te Maeva Nui NZ is seen as the largest Cook Islands cultural festival outside of the Cook Islands. Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor went along to an audition night for the only team outside of Auckland, Oire-Te ...

"No building can be higher than a coconut tree," she said. This isn't just a local tradition but a law set in 1965 by the Cook Islands' first premier, Albert Henry, to prevent overdevelopment.

President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday, calling on both sides to ...

Beyond the beaches – discover the rich tapestry of Pacific Island culturesFor travellers seeking more than just sun and sand, the Pacific Islands ...

(Polynesian wayfinding is a patriarchal tradition. This woman is changing that.) In 2017, the Cook Islands established Marae Moana, a 733,594-square-mile multiple-use marine park. It covers the ...

For a different kind of theatrical dive into Cook Islands traditions, the overwater night show at Te Vara Nui Village is a must-do. The Legend of Tongaiti is brought to life with fiery torches ...

The Cook Islands community of Victoria under the leadership of President James Henry attended the Monash Council meeting on Tuesday night 31/05/16. The sounds and culture of the Cook Islands ...