The heart of the South Pacific. What: What many consider to be a cheaper and less touristy version of Tahiti, Rarotonga is the capital of the Cooks, a lovely volcanic island surrounded by a pristine ...

The 2026 Rarotonga Football Season officially gets underway today, Wednesday, with the island’s Grassroots and U18 Men’s ...

A historic French senatorial delegation visited the Cook Islands to strengthen bilateral ties, highlighting deep historical ...

Both hands are firmly clasped around his chubby belly, and between his wide-spread legs rests an impressive body part that would delight any demigod. Once censored by early artisans, this appendage ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu is officially sister-cities with Avarua, Rarotonga and the Cook Islands. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed the agreement at a press conference Friday morning ...

Shallow lagoons, lagoon cruises and markets keep children happily occupied. Photo / Cook Islands Tourism Warm welcomes, calm lagoons and a gentle pace of life make Rarotonga an easy, joyful escape for ...

Tourism accounts for almost 70 percent of the Cook Islands’ economy, but the industry is proving extremely damaging to its delicately balanced island ecosystem, and is contributing to islanders’ ...

Experience the stunning beauty of Rarotonga with highlights from our adventure: 02:08 - Swim with Sea Turtles & Snorkel Avaavaroa Pass 04:05 - A Fever of Spotted Eagle Rays 04:49 - Swimming with a ...

RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS: It’s Tuesday night at Mai’i Bar and everyone has their fingers crossed. About two dozen darts players, kitted out in bright team uniforms, are gathering around either the ...

The art of tivaevae, the colourful patchwork and appliqué that’s symbolic of the Cook Islands, is a craft that’s flourished since the introduction of quilting by Christian missionaries in the 19th ...