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Police investigate burglary at marine centre

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are investigating a burglary at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre, destroying the camera system, taking cans of coke and emptying the tip jar on Saturday.

Three bush fires in 48-hours

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Volunteer firefighters had a busy weekend as they attended to uncontrollable fires within a 48-hour period started by people burning rubbish in Rarotonga.

Restore reliable, well-led Police Services: Browne

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local

The failure to appoint a new Police Commissioner since the previous Commissioner’s term ended speaks volume, leading to the lack of stable, strategic leadership needed to manage resources, set priorities, and enforce standards of accountability, says Opposition Leader Tina Browne.

Tina Browne: Police Service

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I share Norman George’s concerns about the deeply troubling state of our Police Services under the current government, writes Tina Browne.

Kata: Dogs

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks U15 brave the Oceania Basketball Cup

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Basketball, Sports

Cook Islands U15 basketball teams delivered spirited performances at the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup 2024, where the men secured an impressive victory over New Caledonia, and the women faced a tough 50-32 loss to Fiji in their final placements in Canberra.

Action packed football games today

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Today promises an action-packed day of football, with two thrilling fixtures set to unfold across Rarotonga.

Thomas Wynne: Gratefulness should not mean silence on the past

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Our Ariki ceded our sovereignty in 1900 to a curious Great Britain and a sub-empire-building New Zealand colony for many reasons, and some suggest we should simply be grateful for this. Thomas Wynne writes.

CI  Muslim opens up about her faith and journey

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, National

Tatiana Kautai, a Cook Islander Muslim, has shared her personal journey into Islam and her experiences living as a Muslim in the Cook Islands. Talaia Mika reports.

Te Ipukarea Society: Petrel monitoring reveals suspicious subjects

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Petrels, and not the petrol that you put in your car, are in fact a medium sized seabird known for spending the majority of their lives out at sea. They are A class fishing birds who skim over the waves with sharp turns in search of their next fishy feast.

TAU board appoints engineering professional

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.

Treaty hikoi march in Rarotonga

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional

On Wednesday in Aotearoa New Zealand thousands of marchers descended upon the city of Auckland as part of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) to call for Māori unity, and protest a law that seeks to alter the country’s constitutional foundations.

Promoting health and creativity for Children’s Week

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Next week children around the globe will come together to celebrate International Children’s Week, a time dedicated to honouring the rights, well-being, and voice of children everywhere.

Pauro Arnold lands giant marlin

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

In an epic battle between man and beast, local fisherman Pauro Arnold on Thursday captured a giant 506kg blue marlin (1115.54 pounds) – a “grander” weighing over 1000 pounds after playing it for two and a half hours.

Letter: Namby-pamby excuse for law change

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We have lawyer Brian Mason to thank.

Cook Islands and Australia strengthen ties

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Senior officials from the Cook Islands and Australia gathered in Canberra late last month to advance shared priorities in the second annual Senior Officials Roundtable (SORT) with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation under the 2022 ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership Agreement.

Church talk: “Do not look back”

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why some people are successful and others aren’t? writes Kayla Kaimarama Willie of the Latter-day Saints.

Nicholas coaching debut at Oceania 7s

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

On December 7, as the Oceania Rugby 7’s kicks off in Honiara, Solomon Islands, newly appointed Cook Islands Rugby Sevens National Coach, Clive Nicholas will make his coaching debut on the international stage.

Cook Islands diaspora embrace digital innovation to preserve Te Reo Māori

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, New Zealand, Regional, Technology

Two passionate Cook Islanders living in New Zealand have embarked on an ambitious project aimed at protecting and revitalising the Cook Islands language for future generations.