A simple practical page for health, emergency help, money, groceries, transport and the airport. Emergency details below are sourced from current Cook Islands government pages.
Cook Islands government health and emergency-management pages list 999 for health, police and fire emergencies.
Call 999
Nikao · current Te Marae Ora contact: +682 22664.
Current Te Marae Ora contacts: +682 20065 / 20066. Official page currently lists daily 8am–4pm service.
Check current hours
Te Marae Ora's 2026 patient-referral policy excludes visitors/tourists from funded referral coverage and says those patients are expected to cover health-care costs.
Read current policy
NZD is the official currency; cards are common but some island situations are easier with cash.
Money guide
Know where to get groceries and basic supplies after you land.
Supermarket guide
Use the Airport Authority's own live flight information for time-sensitive movements.
Live Now
Compare Vodafone Cook Islands Travel SIM options, arrange an eSIM before arrival and avoid surprise roaming charges.
Open connectivity guide