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Rising Stars Championship a Success

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The six weeks Rising Stars Championship has concluded marking the end of another successful year, says tournament director Jackie Rongo.

Papeete Rugby Club team in Raro

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti

After more than three years without travelling abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Papeete Rugby Club from Tahiti have finally arrived in Rarotonga.

Man on the run for 33 hours

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, Crime, National

An 18-year-old Cook Islands man who escaped from Police Headquarters has been recaptured after 33 hours on the run.

USP Cook Islands to host 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network Conference

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus with Te Puna Vai Marama (Cook Islands Centre for Research), is hosting the 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) Conference next week.

Tapaitau continues with denials on second day of questioning

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has been grilled for a second day by the Crown and continued denying conspiring or stealing from the public purse.

MP calls for more teaching of Cook Islands Māori

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National

A Cook Islands MP is suggesting there should be compulsory Cook Islands Māori and local dialect teaching for primary school students.

Privilege to be in the Cook Islands, says Australian Governor-General

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Australian Governor-General, David Hurley says it is a privilege to be in the Cook Islands and celebrate the friendship between the two nations.

$400k to be spent on coastal and foreshore erosion research

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands Government is spending $400,000 to research ways of tackling coastal erosion.

Flight from New York to Auckland makes stop in Rarotonga

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A plane that was returning to New Zealand from New York had to make an emergency landing in Rarotonga after previously being stuck on tarmac for about five hours.

PIFS Secretary-General home on first official visit

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Henry Puna, received a warm welcome home on Monday, on his first official visit to the Cook Islands since becoming the Secretary-General in 2021.

Former Pacific leaders want UN action, clean up shipping industry

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

A group of former Pacific leaders want the UN agency mandated to regulate international shipping "to take meaningful strides" to end the industry's reliance on dirty fossil fuels.

Kata: Immigration

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Developing skilled leaders with CIFA coaching course

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After the Women's Coach's Course earlier this month, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Senior Coaches Course was completed last week by all participants, marking another milestone in the development of football in the region.

Empire dominates Men’s Netball Comp

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands secretary Tekura Moekaa says the Empire team has emerged as the dominant force, led by their captain Tupa Tupa.

World Ocean Day to be celebrated with annual Muri Beach Clean-up

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

From hauling away abandoned motors to scooping up micro-plastics with a sieve, every bit counts for the yearly Muri Beach Clean-up.

Australian Governor-General arrives in the Cook Islands

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

Australia Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and his delegation arrived in Rarotonga yesterday morning on an official visit to the Cook Islands. SUPPLIED

Weekend police briefs

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police are calling on the public to provide any information regarding Teau Moana Tangi Taraiti.

Minimum wage increase proposed for next year

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A wide-ranging report on the minimum wage in the Cook Islands suggests a further increase by $0.30 per hour next year.

Air Tahiti direct flights resume

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Air Tahiti is reuniting families with the resumption of their non-stop flights between Papeete, Tahiti and Rarotonga which started over the weekend.

Tapaitau denies using public funds for private travel

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has emphatically denied using public money to fund private travel.