Cook Islands: Tourism operators blamed for double-charges after major bank error

A Rarotonga bank is working to reverse a series of duplicate transaction errors affecting foreign Visa cardholders from November 2025.
TravelPulse

Discover New Ways to Unwind in the Cook Islands

The Cook Islands is an untouched stretch of paradise in the deep blue of the South Pacific. With year-round warm temperatures, comfortable resorts with unfettered access to the water, and friendly ...
Hawaii News Now

Weather shifts sailing plans for Hokulea, Hikianalia

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) announced Wednesday that it is adjusting the next leg of the Moananuiakea Voyage due to weather and safety concerns. PVS said Hokulea ...
KITV

Honolulu to become a Sister City with Rarotonga, Cook Islands

HONOLULU (Island News) – State Officials are set to gather at the opening ceremony of the Festival Village, FestPAC, for a signing ceremony that will make the City and County of Honolulu a Sister City ...
Mother Jones

For Some Islanders, Deep Sea Mining Evokes Colonialism

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The Cook Islands’ main harbor is a small indentation in the island of Rarotonga, ...
Travel Weekly

First Class Rarotonga, Cook Islands Hotels

Will NCL's new NCF policy move the sales needle?Simplicity and clarity make a big difference to advisors who prioritize companies that are easy to do business with. The latest on LabadeeRoyal ...
TravelPulse

3 Reasons to Escape Winter on a Trip to the Cook Islands

Travelers who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the workaday world can find their relaxation in the Cook Islands. This South Pacific nation just to the west of French Polynesia offers untouched ...