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Power of words can stop family violence, says male advocate
Cook Islands experts and activists travelling the globe in search of solutions for the nation’s domestic violence crisis should look closer to home for the answers, says village council leader Gero Toki.
Cook Islands-flagged ships- there are no illegal operators, says DPM Nicholas
Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas confirmed that more than 700 shipping vessels are registered under Maritime Cook Islands and from these Cook Islands-flagged ships, he claims there are no illegal operators.
Blood needs rise after pandemic
Giving blood is a sign of solidarity and saves lives, says Cook Islands Red Cross secretary general Fine Tu’itupou-Arnold.
Murder trial verdict expected today after jury deliberations
The fate of a man accused of murdering his 29-year-old stepson in May last year in Tutakimoa, rests in the hands of an 11-member jury who will deliver their verdict today.
Punanga Nui Market seeks active vendors as tenancies up for review
Punanga Nui Market is launching promotions to help vendors affected by construction and is contacting vendors about rent payments and inactivity.
Local students explore career horizons at ‘Think Big’ expo
Rarotonga students gathered at the National Auditorium yesterday for the 2024 Careers Expo, eager to explore the diverse career options offered by government and private agencies.
Stepson’s attack triggered self-defence, says accused
Closing submissions from both Crown prosecutors and the defence in the alleged murder of a 29-year-old man in May 2023 are expected to be delivered today.
Police detail crime scene investigation in murder trial
A Cook Islands police team who was part of an alleged murder investigation in 2023 testified at the High Court in Avarua yesterday.
Second month in a row: Rarotonga sees surge in stolen motorbikes
Cook Islands Police have recorded another ‘blow out’ month in motorcycle theft cases after 15 were reported stolen last month.
Pearls maintain undefeated streak, Dragonflies crush Ngatangiia, Arorangi stun Tupapa
Last Thursday night, the premiership netball league delivered a spectacle of athleticism and skill as the teams battled it out on the court.
Unveiling of monuments marks emotional day at Mangaia Bicentennial
The unveiling of the monuments in Oneroa was the highlight of day three of the Mangaia Bicentennial Celebration on Monday.
Rarotonga International Airport achieves Carbon Accreditation
The Rarotonga International Airport was recognised for achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation (Level 1) at the Airport Council International Asia Pacific and Middle East Conference which was held from May 21– 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Aorta injury confirmed as cause of death in murder trial
A forensic pathologist from New Zealand has revealed that the 29-year-old man allegedly murdered last year died from a stab wound that affected his heart, an aorta injury.
Alarming rise in motor vehicle crashes
Cook Islands Police said an average of one motor vehicle crash per day was reported in May after recording 28.
Cultural clash at FestPAC: Respected female carver excluded due to gender protocol
A respected female Cook Islands carver, Awhitia Tavioni, was excluded from the official carving area at the 13th Pacific Arts Festival and Culture in Hawai’i due to a local kapu (rule) against women carvers, sparking a debate about cultural protocols and gender equality.
Resort celebrates leadership milestone with staff graduation
In a testament to its commitment to nurturing talent and leadership, The Edgewater Resort and Spa recently held a graduation ceremony for 21 team members who successfully completed its 12-week Step Up Leadership Training Programme.
Takitumu Conservation Area becomes first OECM in Pacific
History was made in the Cook Islands on the International Biodiversity Day late last month as the world rallied around the theme “Be Part of the Plan” to reverse biodiversity loss and put nature on a path to recovery.
‘Come back home, Mangaia needs you’: Numangatini Tangitamaiti Ariki makes emotional plea at Bicentennial
Numangatini Ariki has made a humble plea with the visiting Mangaians to return home during the opening ceremony of the island’s Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday.
Apii Takitumu gets new drums thanks to Titikaveka College
Apii Takitumu was thrilled to receive a brand-new set of drums from Titikaveka College through Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna last month.
Not cold-blooded’: Stepfather claims self-defence in stabbing
The trial of a man accused of murdering his stepson in May last year began at the High Court in Avarua yesterday.
‘Strengthen our culture … Not cut and paste from New Zealand’
“Strengthen our culture” was the message of the 19-year-old Cook Islander Nicolea Mateariki at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) Young Pacific Leaders sessions in Honolulu, Hawai’i.
Cook Islands crafts fly off shelves at FestPAC, weavers replenish stocks
The Cook Islands huts at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) are proving popular, with most crafts selling out on Friday, the first day of the Festival Village at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu.
