
How Cook Islands‑flagged ships became tied to Russian and Iranian oil trade
From The Front Page
Published 11/25/2025

From The Front Page
Published 11/25/2025
The Cook Islands’ flag has flown from more than a hundred oil tankers implicated in illicitly trading Russian and Iranian oil. A special Herald investigation has revealed that it’s sparked alarm from foreign governments – with New Zealand diplomats fielding concerns from Helsinki…