Rarotonga sign-makers are working extended hours to meet the high demand for candidate billboards and banners with the 2026 Cook Islands general election less than a month away.

From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top ...

China has repeatedly called out the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. as violating the treaty.

A fisherman has been found alive after a week drifting alone at sea in a small boat off the Cook Islands. A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon crew found the fisherman today during a ...

The Anuanua Moana — meaning “Ocean Rainbow” a 61-metre Cook Islands-flagged research vessel operated by Kiva Marine on behalf of Moana Minerals departed Rarotonga on a voyage to the northern group ...

In recent weeks, Google has been busy adding AI features to all of its most popular apps. Following Gmail and Chrome, Maps is now the latest service to get a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the ...

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 ...

This story is part of the February 8 edition of Sunday Life. See all stories. This isn’t a luxury private villa,” says Susie as we explore Connie’s Place near Muri village, billed as “the Beverly ...

iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.

Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or exploring a new city, relying on accurate directions and real-time traffic updates ...

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners. Each navigation app ...

Done (or done with) Bali? This unspoiled tropical island takes less time to fly to from Australia's east coast and could well be the perfect alternative. While it may have a distinctively different ...