Avarua township was alive with energy as well over a thousand people gathered to witness the vibrant float parade and official opening ceremony.

Traditional double-hulled Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived Thursday at Avatiu Harbor in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, for the most recent stop on their Moananuiākea Voyage around ...

While some Cook Islands delegates waited for their upcoming flight on Saturday, they performed once more at Waikiki Beach Walk on Tuesday evening.