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Active volcanic hotspot found Cook Islands seabed • Apr. 6, 2025, 5:55 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Cook Islands PM says a new constitutional agreement with NZ needs to reflect country's increasing independence • Apr. 3, 2025, 5:06 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Scientist map out undersea volcanoes in the Cook Islands • Apr. 2, 2025, 10:58 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Newly discovered volcanic hotspot in Cook Islands could reshape future of seabed mining • Apr. 2, 2025, 5:12 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Ocean conservationists call for more research after discovery of active volcanic hotspot in the Cook Islands • Apr. 2, 2025, 3:58 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Experience game fishing off the coast of Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Experience the mesmerizing traditions and cultures of the Cook Island people in Te Vara Nui Village, Cook Island
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