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No debt in China deal
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Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
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‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
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Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Articles by Talaia Mika
Apii Avarua inducts 25 prefects
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
A total of 25 students, including 14 girls and 11 boys, were inducted as the 2025 prefects for Apii Avarua yesterday.
Tupapa needs win to advance
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC faces a do-or-die situation in the final match of the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 Qualifying today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
SBMA to engage public on deep-sea exploration findings
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Seabed Mining Authority (SBMA) says it will be reaching out to the community, especially older generations, to consult with them about their preliminary findings from the ongoing seabed minerals exploration.
Cook Islands’ century-long plan praised by UN as world-leading
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands and its government have been commended for being one of the few nations in the world to craft a century-long strategic vision by the visiting United Nations Resident Coordinator Themba Kalua.
Pageant drama fails to dim Miss Cook Islands’ welcome
Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Entertainment, Features
Miss Cook Islands Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate, who was placed fourth runner-up at the 38th Miss Pacific Islands Pageant held in Honiara, Solomon Islands, received a warm welcome from the Cook Islands community in New Zealand.
Bail denied once again for Arorangi fatal hit and run
Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
The bail application for the alleged Arorangi fatal hit and run accused has been denied for the third time by the Criminal Court with the Crown emphasising the seriousness of the case.
Prime Minister confident Govt will defeat no confidence motion
Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown remains undeterred by the no-confidence motion filed against him and his Cabinet, despite increasing criticism of the government’s decision-making and initiatives.
Cook Islands, UN collaborate on sustainable development priorities
Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National
Cook Islands hosted one-day workshop aimed at enhancing the collaboration between the United Nations (UN) and the country which took place yesterday at the Crown Beach Resort.
Young Sea Eagles look to improve after first round loss to Panthers
Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in League, Sports
The mostly-newbie team of Sea Eagles from Ngatangiia/Matavera remains optimistic about their next game despite losing to the Tupapa Panthers 28-12 in round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League’s (CIRL) domestic 13s competition.
NZ waits to see China deal before deciding next steps
Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says they will have to assess the proposed agreement between the Cook Islands and China before determining their next course of action.
Cook Islander challenges nationality argument for passport
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander Joe Caffrey, who opposed government’s proposal for a national passport, is querying the validity of the Cook Islands identification card which was issued to him over 30 years ago.
Divided views on national identity as Government ditches passport plan
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
The decision by Prime Minister Mark Brown to drop the proposal for a Cook Islands passport is welcome news to many, including four elders who shared their excitement with Cook Islands News journalist Talaia Mika.
Home turf advantage: Tupapa confident ahead of Qualifiers
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands’ very own Tupapa Maraerenga club is ready to battle it out on the field against two Samoan teams at the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage which starts this afternoon.
Visitors ready for football challenge
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in American Samoa, Football, Regional, Samoa, Sports
As the Cook Islands Football Association gears up to host the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage, one of the visiting teams is determined to win, as they feel at home in Rarotonga.
Leaders call for stronger measures amidst drug trafficking concerns
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Transnational crime continues to be a growing concern for Cook Islands’ borders.
Optimistic Bulldogs ready for League 13s
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in League, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs are optimistic with their performance for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League 13’s season as they kick off their first match against Arorangi Bears tomorrow.
Australia and Cook Islands to sign MoU, strengthen maritime security partnership
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
Cook Islands and Australia are in the process of finalising an enhanced Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen Australia’s support for Te Kukupa II operations and bolster regional security efforts.
Australia commits to ongoing collaboration with Cooks on transnational crime threats
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Crime, Economy, National, Regional
Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Phoebe Smith is confident that through the Te Kukupa II maritime patrol vessel, Cook Islands with the support from Australia can tackle transnational crimes such as drug trafficking.
Police decry ‘high tolerance’ of careless, dangerous driving
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
The Cook Islands Police Services stressed that there seem to be a high tolerance of drivers’ carelessness and recklessness on the road, as car crashes continue to emerge.
Rarotonga tattoo artist warns of fake bookings, leaving tourists needled
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
A growing number of tourists are falling victim to fraudulent tattoo bookings in Rarotonga, with scammers impersonating local artists and collecting deposits through social media.
