A small Pacific Island nation is considering ditching its Colonial name in favor of one that highlights their Polynesian roots. The Cook Islands, comprised of 15 islands located about 2,000 miles from ...

In partnership with the Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development, the Polynesian Cultural Center will be presenting a special showcase of the people and culture of the Cook Islands. Located near ...

The Cook Islands is searching for a new and less colonial name, ahead of a potential referendum on the issue in the former British possession. A committee tasked with finding a new name was given ...

In the latest attempt to reflect its Polynesian heritage, the Cook Islands is considering changing its name. A government-backed committee is exploring the issue, according to Danny Mataroa, one of ...

Since its inception in 1976 The New Zealand International Review has established itself as the primary international journal of its type in New Zealand. Published six times per annum it is available ...

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As the Cook Islands embraces the burgeoning industry, deep-sea mining companies are becoming part of the community’s day-to-day. Can the country avoid the mistakes of resource extraction’s past? By ...

Gazing across the sea for days on end Polynesian navigators often didn’t look for land, which was hundreds of miles away in any direction. Instead, they watched the stars, clouds, birds, waves and ...