Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands joined Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Bangkok this week for talks on Global Plastics Treaty, mainly discussing the fine print of the treaty.
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
The youngest member in Athletics Cook Islands to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, is looking forward to the challenge.
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
‘Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind’ is the theme for this year’s World Food Day event which will be held tomorrow, October 13.
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak Football team dominated Saturday’s match after winning all their games against Puaikura.
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands national squad to the Pacific Games made an impressive start on day one of the Raro International 7s tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Seeing Cook Islands youths do well and shine in their individual event during sporting tournaments is rewarding, says national sprint/middle-distance coach Michael Tolosa.
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands’ Social Mixed Netball Tournament ended this week with Panthers claiming the top prize.
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A possible phone glitch may have caused the emergency line 999 to be down recently.
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is sending a clear message to all rugby fans: Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated. This message is not only for the Raro 7s tournament which starts this afternoon, but for all future rugby events.
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Associate Minister for Justice, Finance and Economic Management, Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana, chaired the Forum Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva this week.
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
An exciting new initiative called Airport Day, tailored to the needs of Pacific Island airports, will be hosted by Airport Authority Cook Islands early next month.
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The number of people presenting symptoms of cold and respiratory flu in Rarotonga has increased, with Te Marae Ora advising people to keep warm this cold season.
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Visiting teams from New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau U16 men’s and U18 women’s teams, are looking forward to another successful outing this weekend at the Raro 7s tournament.
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 34th Raro Rugby 7s International Tournament will feature only five teams in the much-anticipated men’s competition.
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Sydney-based Burra Rays Women’s 7s team is in Rarotonga with one goal in mind: to take the Raro 7s title back to Australia.
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
A charter flight between Nadi and Rarotonga, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), has been praised by Fijians residing in the Cook Islands.
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
The Cook Islands government has secured an inter-island domestic shipping vessel through an agreement signed with the government of Japan, but a local shipping company is concerned that the incoming vessel will affect its business.
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Facilitating the general public to install grid tied domestic solar systems on their home would help the Cook Islands achieve 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025, says Te Ipukarea Society.