The Diplomat

Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security

From left to right, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Cook Islands Tukaka Ama, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Chinese Minister ...
Mongabay

Will a massive marine protected area safeguard Cook Islands’ ocean?

If you liked this story, share it with other people. RAROTONGA, Cook Islands — At certain times of the year, Puna Rakanui’s grandfather used to travel to a favorite fishing spot and return with his ...
Mongabay

Expedition charts Cook Islands seafloor, amid scrutiny over mining motives

Between Oct. 1 and 21, a U.S government-funded vessel, the E/V Nautilus, conducted an expedition in the Cook Islands’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), following an agreement between the U.S. and the ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Striking a delicate balance in the Cook Islands, the tourism dollar vs environmental sustainability

White sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and the tranquil sound of the ocean — the Pacific is widely marketed as a paradisiacal escape. Every year, more than a million tourists choose to holiday in the ...
BBC

The Pacific islands that don't want to be Hawaii

The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation is preserving their paradise for generations for come. Landing on ...