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Police attend to 181 incidents in November

Friday 6 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police have reported that last month closed off with a monthly total of 181 incidents reported.

ABC Radio now in the Cook Islands

Friday 6 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

For the first time in a decade, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s international radio service – ABC Radio Australia – has returned to Rarotonga on 91.5FM.

Kata: TTV

Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Teremoana signs with Matchroom

Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports

Aussie heavyweight knockout machine, Cook Islander Teremoana Teremoana has signed with global boxing powerhouse Matchroom, joining the likes of Jai Opetaia, Liam Paro, Skye Nicolson and George Kambosos in the promoter’s stable.

‘It Starts with Me’: Ending the cycle of violence

Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence began last week. Te Punanga Oraanga Matutu’s Rowena Manning reflects on the campaign and White Ribbon Day, and the underlying causes of violence in our society, writes - Rowena Manning.

Letter: Take your rubbish home with you

Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter with the hope that this letter reaches those who need to know. I am a very proud Tupapa Maraerenga resident who has lived in this village for most of my 62 years. My family has been a part of this village for over 70 years.

Kata: Whooping cough

Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Grassroots football kicks off CIFA Knock-Outs semi-final

Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Today marks an exciting milestone in the 2024 CIFA Knock-Outs Competition as the grassroots teams step into the spotlight for the semi-finals.

Letter: Keeping catchment payments ‘above board’

Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The To Tatou Vai (TTV) was scheduled to hold a workshop for the catchment committees (CC) last week. The catchment is the land above the Te Mato Vai water treatment plants; the land in the middle of island.

Pet Talk: How to protect your pets and family from parasites

Wednesday 4 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Cats and dogs are beloved companions, but when they roam freely, they are more exposed to parasites like fleas, intestinal worms, and, in dogs, heartworm disease, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Kata: Values

Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Thrilling clashes in football knockouts

Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2024 CIFA Knockouts continued to deliver exceptional football action, bringing together the best teams from all divisions for an unforgettable week of competition.

Cook Islands strengthens maritime capacity at regional workshop

Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Regional

A multi-agency Cook Islands delegation participated in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) SMART-C Leadership Programme: Regional Workshop on the Implementation of IMO Instruments.

Letter: Fix it or shut it down

Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, “Rogue operator puts lives at risk”. If Cook Islands Tourism tells us one more time that they will get on top of this debacle at Avaavaroa we’ll put Tourism in the same space as the JP’s who say, “You’ve been in this Court 5 times now for drunk driving and this Court is almost to the point of thinking about putting you in jail”.

Letter: Balancing faith and freedom

Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Cook Islands is a beautiful nation founded on respect, Christian principles, values, and a commitment to protecting human rights.

Kata: Cook Islands Parliament

Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Masjid Fatimah

Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Unlike many of your readers, I decided to establish how Cook Islands News was able to expose that there was a mosque located in Kauare, Rarotonga, and found that it was through looking at Google Maps Rarotonga (GMR) which showed that there was a mosque called “Masjid Fatimah” located in Kauare, Titikaveka.

Letter: Lack of respect at Tereora College prizegiving event

Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I recently attended the Tereora College prize-giving ceremony, and I was deeply disappointed by the behaviour of some parents and their children during the event. It was akin to a rooster being woken before dawn – abrupt and disrespectful.

Kata: water pressure is back

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Land and Lease: Unlocking subtle value drivers in the Cook Islands

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Understanding the key factors that influence land values is essential for making informed decisions. By Jeff Tikitau Elite Management.