More Top Stories
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Articles by Utopia Support
Letter-writer has lost the plot, says Tepaki
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I respond to John David’s letter of October 9, headed “Another perspective on land”, by saying from the outset that he’s lost the plot, making his comments unfounded and unworthy of response!
China's planned 'Social Credit' system prompts warning
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding Tim Tepaki's many, many letters decrying those sceptical of China's intentions in the Pacific, I would like to recommend readers to research the “Social Credit” plan.
HOM selection deemed 'a mockery'
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The selection process used by both the panel which chooses Heads of Ministries (HOMs), and the people who choose Cabinet ministers is of great concern.
French Navy ship in port
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The French Navy patrol vessel Arago arrived at the Port of Avatiu yesterday on a visit that will end on October 4.
Raising drinking age way to go
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Local
Increasing the age when people are allowed to consume alcohol to 20 would not only reduce motor accident deaths, but would help curb other social problems affecting the Cook Islands, an island resident says.
Sleepwalking into disaster and ruin
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Never has the view been so bleak.
PM's $20,700 jet flight
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna and a government delegation took a $20,700 flight to Manihiki yesterday morning to attend the official opening of the island’s new airport terminal.
Another perspective on land
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I've read the regular letters in your paper from Tim Tepaki and feel compelled to offer some input. I am a Cook Islander by descent and am in the process of moving my life to Rarotonga to live on the land of my forefathers. My life has been spent in business and in the real estate world.
School's out and it's time to go football crazy
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association’s Technical and Just Play teams are offering a morning of action-packed football fun for the kids during the school holidays, this Thursday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera from 10am – 12pm.
Message not getting through about waste
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Environment
Litter and waste is getting worse in many public areas of Rarotonga with more than 1000 kilograms of rubbish being collected up in a recent two-day clean-up.
Tupapa Maraerenga gets a step closer to football title
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Football
Favourites Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s team is a step closer to claiming the Rarotonga Football Competition title after their 3-1 win over Avatiu at Victoria Park in Tupapa on Saturday.
Can we not act sooner on problems?
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It would seem that here in the Cook Islands we have to wait until problems reach critical proportions before we are finally motivated to do something about them with the risk of being punished for our tardiness, losing opportunities, or spending too much.
Ponia optimistic over Cooks' future
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commissioner is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Ponia as the new Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister.
Court win on purse seine claim
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The Court of Appeal has upheld the claim by the Aronga Mana of Te Au O Tonga and Te Ipukarea Society against the government regarding the European Union agreement for purse seine fishing in Cook Islands waters.
Tupapa to host Avatiu in football comp
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Football
The Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side will host Avatiu at Victoria Park this afternoon in the feature match of the Rarotonga Football competition.
Tourism interns inspire students at Tereora
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
Recently Cook Islands Tourism interns, Manine Lynch and Tumu Pittman alongside trade and communications executive, Claire Wilson, presented the Intern Cook Islands Programme to eager Year 13 tourism students at Tereora College.
Informal get-together as MPs meet NZ diplomats
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Politics
New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall and his personnel hosted a lunch for all members of Parliament at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa on Tuesday.
Less plastic for the Pacific
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The Eat Less Plastic (ELP) team, who were recently in the Cook Islands, have continued their mission from Rarotonga to Beveridge Reef, Niue and Tonga.
Charity walk for injured player
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Pukapuka Community on Rarotonga will be holding a fundraising walk from Ngatangiia to Punanga Nui Market this morning for their son Tuarii SV Turaki, who once upon a time was the poster boy for Cook Islands Tourism.
Just Play continues to draw big numbers
Friday 5 October 2018 | Published in Football
A large number of children turned out for the village of Arorangi to take part in the Just Play village festival which was held a fortnight ago.
