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SOLAR ECLIPSE, PENRHYN
8 April More info
LGBT+ CELEBRATIONS
12-20 April
PURSUIT IN PARADISE MARATHON, AITUTAKI
29 April-2 May
A QUESTION OF COCONUTS
As well as discovering who lives where and how they spend their lives, the
most recent census asked about coconut consumption
BLESSED PEAK
Te Rua Manga on Rarotonga is the highest point in all the islands and was blessed by the Dalai Lama as one of the eight energy centres of the world
MAUKE is a 45 minute flight from Rarotonga, but a world away in lifestyle. It boasts earth's largest banyan tree and includes a church which was literally divided down the centre because of an argument over interior decoration.
Fifty years ago, Queen Elizabeth II opened Rarotonga airport and a host of celebrations have marked this pivotal point in Islands' history. Take a look back at that day in 1974 and at other British royal visits and connections.
Kukicast is the all new podcast where you can meet people who have a unique insight into this Polynesian paradise in the South Pacific.Click the link below or search for KUKICAST wherever you get your podcasts
MY COOK ISLANDS
"Our people are naturally hospitable and friendly. You don't often see an islander without a welcoming smile on their face. And why shouldn't we smile? We have so many things to smile about."
Local children writing about the islands. READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL BORDERS REOPENED. ALL ENTRY RESTRICTIONS REMOVED
Increased but very small number of cases
Cook Islands Health Ministry website