Articles by webmaster

The migratory mysteries of Cook Islands’ Green turtles

Saturday 29 March 2025 | Written by webmaster | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

Turtle tourism has become a popular year-round activity in Rarotonga, with both government and civil society groups working to ensure it is safer for turtles and people. In a two-part series, Gerald McCormack of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust writes about the distinct lifecycle of the Green sea turtle, which has a distinct lifecycle compared to Hawksbill turtles, the two types of ‘resident’ turtles that local turtle tourism is built around.

Man linked to juvenile burglaries granted bail

Friday 28 March 2025 | Written by webmaster | Published in Court, Crime, National

The 23-year-old man, who is linked to four known juveniles involved in recent burglary cases, has been granted bail.

Vaine, Manatoa 7s finish 5th, 6th at Oceania Rugby

Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Vaine 7s and Manatoa 7s team have been congratulated for their performance at the recent Oceania 7s Championship that was held in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Smokies

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

Deep sea mining ‘roadshow’ in NZ

Kata: Baptism

Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Kata, Opinion

COME ON, SMOKE IT!

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

BIG FISH “Who signed the European Union Cook Islands fishing deal?” a Smoke Signaller asks. “The Minister of the Ministry of Marine Resources may like to enlighten the public. I presume that there is a paper trail authorising the signing of these documents. Or do we have the tea lady heading off to Brussels to […]