The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific ...

The Cook Islands may be small but the ambitions of its leader are mighty. A range of deals Prime Minister Mark Brown signed with China without consulting the public or New Zealand – an ally to which ...

Cook Islands, with a population of 15,000, a tourism economy and a large exclusive economic zone, is a self-governing country in free association with New Zealand, which provides the bulk of ...

The Cook Islands’ population of just 15,040 is dwarfed by the 90,000 Cook Island Māori living in New Zealand. The implications of this agreement extend far beyond the Cook Islands. It ...

The New Zealand ruling elite depicts itself as a benevolent colonial ruler defending the Cook Islands from the alleged ...

According to Cook Islands 2021 Census, its population is less than 15,000. New Zealand remains the largest home to the Cook Islands community, with over 80,000 Cook Islands Māori, while about 28,000 ...

"Our sacred duty as custodians of the land is to look after our paradise." Getty Images The Cook Islands' population of 21,000 is spread over 15 islands (Credit: Getty Images) The Cook Islands ...

Culturally, Cook Islands Māori - who make up the majority of the population - are also closely related to, but distinct from, New Zealand Māori. The deals with China aren't the only sign that ...