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A region committed to peace: 38 years of the Treaty of Rarotonga

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Nearly four decades since the Treaty of Rarotonga was signed, which established the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, it is more important than ever before, writes Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.

PM Brown meets with Troika Leaders to discuss Forum priorities

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is the Pacific Islands Forum chair, had the first formal meeting of the Troika Leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in Suva, Fiji, this week.

Faster access to climate finance

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the implementation of the redesigned Pacific Resilience Facility, which will help to ease climate financing for Pacific Island countries.

Te Ipukarea Society: Helping connect our mapu to their surroundings

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Living in an island paradise doesn’t always mean there is a strong connection between the individual and their environment.

Letter: Pick up the tita

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Can you please enquire and tell your readers the size of the budget for the National Environment Service?

Te Kukupa II to depart for Cairns for repairs

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

The Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II is scheduled to depart for Cairns, Australia on Tuesday for repairs and maintenance work in dry dock.

Two years jail for ex bank teller

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A former Bank of the Cook Islands teller at the Rakahanga branch has been jailed for two years after admitting she stole more than $45,000 from customers.

Dead baby whale washes ashore on Mangaia

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands

Residents of Mangaia woke up to an unusual sight yesterday morning after a dead baby whale washed ashore at the harbour.

Cooks buoyant amid stormy Pacific waters

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours – highlighted by projections in a 50-page Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.

Kata: Plant for health and wealth

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Teremoana gets Wale support

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

Heavyweight boxer, Cook Islander Teremoana Junior Teremoana is fighting for a spot in the Australian team at the 2023 Boxing National Championships/Pacific Games Qualifiers being held in Perth, Australia.

Church talk: Living by faith

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The scriptures teach us what faith is, and the prophets direct us in whom we should have faith. However, when we are faced with the challenges and trials of life, we can often question our faith and turn to rely solely on the wisdom of man, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mobile-to-satellite service to offer connectivity to ocean travellers

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology

In a ground-breaking collaboration, Vodafone Cook Islands and Lynk Global, Inc. (Lynk) have joined forces to introduce an unprecedented mobile-to-satellite service that offers ‘seamless connectivity’ to users out in the ocean.

Man admits to burglary charges

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Defence lawyer Mona Ioane requested that his client, Edward Tonorio, have his sentencing date moved.

Court: man defends himself, probation services seeks more time

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Oswell Tunupopo defended himself at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, arguing that the charges against him should be withdrawn.

Jail for young father charged with domestic violence related matters

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A father of two young children has been given six months jail on a raft of charges including threatening to kill.

Showcasing vibrant culture at Punanga Nui Market

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Local, National

After a tough few years wading through the effects of the Covid pandemic, Rarotonga’s Punanga Nui Market is once again a hive of activity, particularly on a Saturday.

Cook Islanders in Hawaii help with relief efforts

Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Features, In Depth, Local, National

Hawaiians residing on Rarotonga are devastated by the loss of lives and destruction of historic sites and friends’ properties in the wildfires that have ravaged Lahaina, Hawaii.

Kata: Potholes

Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands athletes achieve top 10 finish at Commonwealth Youth Games

Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

The Cook Islands athletes participating in the 7th Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago are performing extremely well having placed in the top 10 rankings in their respective events.