Prime Minister Mark Brown says both the Democrats and Republics have similar policies on the Indo-Pacific and he does not expect much change when the United States next president is confirmed. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Te Maeva Nui team leaders are pleased with the “tumu tapura nui” (theme) for next year’s biggest cultural event, the 2025 special 60th anniversary celebration as an independent nation.
National Environment Service staff including the Director Halatoa Fua have recently returned from the Northern Group holding consultations on the Environment Bill 2024 and National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan (NBSAP).
Predictions of a new wave of Covid-19 infections and deaths are circulating in New Zealand.
A teenager has been caught and charged with attempted burglary and being unlawfully found following a burglary in Tupapa on Monday. The charges were confirmed by Cook Islands Police Service spokesperson Trevor Pitt who said the matter has been prepared for referral to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC). Tupapa resident Talissa Koteka took to […]
Cook Islands Police attended to three road crashes in the weekend.
Rarotonga Fijian residents – Tabusoro has returned and will be pushing through to get to the finals at this year’s 35th Rarotonga Rugby 7s Tournament that kicks off on Friday.
The football excitement continues at the CIFA Complex today with the grassroots teams set to kick off Round 13, showcasing the talent and passion of young athletes.
Twelve teams will compete in the two-day Rarotonga 7s Competition that kicks off on Friday and New Zealand referees are hoping for a fast-flow free game that will be entertaining for the home crowd.
Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.
As discussions about water supply and tariffs in Rarotonga intensify, it’s essential to recognise the diverse experiences of all community members who will be impacted by upcoming decisions. While some debate the introduction of water charges and varying service levels, many others—including my household, neighbours, and even local businesses—face the daily challenge of having no access to the public water supply at all.
Ms. Tere Carr does not represent all landowners connected to the ten water intakes.
The grass is not greener on the other side of the fence. It is greener where you water it. Water your own backyard and have the most attractive green grass that others will pay to travel to. Focus on what you are good at and get better at it. Do not focus on trying to be average on what you suck at. Ruta Mave writes.
For today’s column I was writing about some other issue but two articles in last week’s Cook Islands News kept bothering me. Michael Tavioni writes.
All seven species of migratory sea turtles are on the endangered list (Appendix 1) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Some of our readers have asked when the Smoke Signals column will be back in print. Today we kick off with a few recent Smokie submissions from readers. If you feel there are wrongs that need righting or something that’s escaped public attention and needs airing, send us a Smokie by email to editor@cookislandsnews.com, or Messenger via Facebook to Cook Islands News. C’mon, Smoke it!
The scars of Cyclone Martin still linger in the hearts of many.
Elijah is a very prominent prophet in the Old Testament and was used as an analogy for John the Baptizer’s ministry, the one who would prepare the way for the coming Messiah. Pastor Paul Kauri writes.
More than 100 members of the Indian community in Rarotonga commemorated the Diwali festival yesterday, with the hope of spreading love and light, as well as forgiveness.
Cook Islands was well represented at the recently held Creative Pacific Foundation’s second annual marketplace and Fashion Show held in Sandy, Utah, - a suburb of the Salt Lake City valley, United States.
Each year on November 1, on the eve of Turama/All Souls Day, the Catholic Panama Cemetery bursts with colourful flowers, candles and fairy lights.
Maine Kūki ʻĀirani Aotearoa Hit the Stage
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Western Pacific countries including the Cook Islands will likely miss out on the United Nations’ goal to reduce premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer and diabetes, as a result of alcohol and tobacco intake.
Kiribati is becoming a one-party state while the delivery of basic services is near collapse, according to the opposition leader in the last parliament, Tessie Lambourne.
Cook Islands Prime Minister and former Forum Chair Mark Brown has called for transformational changes to achieve a resilient Pacific, urging Pacific leaders and partners to go beyond incremental solutions and embrace bold reforms to address key regional challenges outlined in the 2050 Strategy.
New Caledonia's President Louis Mapou says the French territory is at a "turning point" after the three-day fact-finding mission, headed by three Pacific leaders wrapped up in Nouméa. RNZ Pacific Presenter/Bulletin Editor Lydia Lewis reports.
The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is open and ready to assist Samoa, which is hosting the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia this week.
Prime Minister Mark Brown is leading a delegation of Parliament members and representatives of the Cook Islands Niuean community, to Niue for its 50th self-governance celebration this Saturday.