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Public Health Win: The Cook Islands has been declared dengue-free after 26 days without a recorded case, with the last positive reported on 28 April and monitoring continuing after Operation Namu26 was stood down on 24 April. Tourism & Connectivity: Air New Zealand starts a direct Christchurch–Rarotonga service tonight, running up to three times weekly through October, while businesses also face a separate travel squeeze as Air Rarotonga introduces a fuel surcharge linked to the Middle East crisis. Immigration & Budget Pressure: New Zealand’s Pacific visa fee cuts and longer default visas could cost $1–2m a year in revenue, with officials warning of added strain on the immigration funding system. Cost of Living vs Wages: The Cook Islands’ minimum wage rises to $10.50 from 1 July, bringing relief to workers but anxiety for small businesses worried about price rises and layoffs. Regional Security: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up with Cook Islands crews boarding 13 vessels, as Pacific partners step up fisheries surveillance and deter illegal fishing.

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Inauguration ceremony for Cook Islands inter-island vessel held in south China's Guangxi

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Feb. 11, 2026

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Provides Strategic Update on Cook Islands and U.S. NOAA Pathways as U.S. Accelerates Offshore Critical Minerals Policy and Expands Supply-Chain Investment

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Cook Islands Emerges as Leading Financial Hub in New CEO Insight Report

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Donlevy-Rosen & Rosen, P.A. attorney Howard Rosen Announces New Analysis on the Intersection of Cook Islands Offshore Asset Planning and IRS-Approved Estate Protection Protocols

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