The Miss Cook Islands Association successfully revived the national pageant this year, since its previous staging in 2019.

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is inviting the public to have their say on the future of the Avarua Wharf through a new Community Ideas Survey, open now until 30, 2025.

This follows Air New Zealand's announcement of a new seasonal direct flight between Christchurch and Rarotonga from May to October 2026.

South Islanders will soon have another international destination to fly direct to, with Air New Zealand introducing non-stop flights between Christchurch a ...