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Cooks represented in Creative Pacific Foundation event in Salt Lake City
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islands was well represented at the recently held Creative Pacific Foundation’s second annual marketplace and Fashion Show held in Sandy, Utah, - a suburb of the Salt Lake City valley, United States.
Allged thief charged
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
A teenager has been caught and charged with attempted burglary and being unlawfully found following a burglary in Tupapa on Monday. The charges were confirmed by Cook Islands Police Service spokesperson Trevor Pitt who said the matter has been prepared for referral to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC). Tupapa resident Talissa Koteka took to […]
Training re-introduced
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police Service has revitalised the ‘Train the Trainers’ Course, which was stopped in 2018, with the goal of enhancing local abilities.
Smokies are back
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
Some of our readers have asked when the Smoke Signals column will be back in print. Today we kick off with a few recent Smokie submissions from readers. If you feel there are wrongs that need righting or something that’s escaped public attention and needs airing, send us a Smokie by email to editor@cookislandsnews.com, or Messenger via Facebook to Cook Islands News. C’mon, Smoke it!
Date calls in Pacific support
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
TAU whistleblower Hideki Date has reached out to the Pacific Power Association (PPA) regarding the alleged electrocution cover-up.
Summer Covid warnings
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National
Predictions of a new wave of Covid-19 infections and deaths are circulating in New Zealand.
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says both the Democrats and Republics have similar policies on the Indo-Pacific and he does not expect much change when the United States next president is confirmed. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
2025 Te Maeva Nui Theme Launched
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Te Maeva Nui team leaders are pleased with the “tumu tapura nui” (theme) for next year’s biggest cultural event, the 2025 special 60th anniversary celebration as an independent nation.
NZ referees look forward to fast-flow rugby 7s
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twelve teams will compete in the two-day Rarotonga 7s Competition that kicks off on Friday and New Zealand referees are hoping for a fast-flow free game that will be entertaining for the home crowd.
Round 12 football epic showdown
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round 12 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup showcased the vibrant football culture in Rarotonga and the competitive spirit that defines this year’s tournament.
Police open facility to help build force
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
NZ Police boss says recruiting and retaining cops is a problem there as it is here in the Cook Islands.
Strengthening delivery model for climate (and ocean) information services
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The importance of effective communication and preparedness for Early Warning Systems (EWS) covering oceans and islands cannot be overstated.
Mama Ts delightful fusion of lamb curry and butter chicken
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Food, Go Local, National
Don’t miss the exceptional flavours of Fiji-Indian lamb curry and butter chicken at the local delightful restaurant, Mama Ts located in Arorangi.
Cook Islands Tourism to Establish Destination Management Framework
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) is leading an essential journey to develop a Destination Management Plan to guide tourism sustainably.
Climate change pushback if Trump wins
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The leading Cook Islands environmental lobby group says that if Donald Trump wins the United States elections, it will push back on climate change negotiations made since he was last in office.
Kata: Water tariffs
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Police attend to 3 road crashes
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police attended to three road crashes in the weekend.
Aitu’s brave battle falls short against dominant Kumuls
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Aitu put up a valiant fight in their Pacific Bowl Round 3 match against Papua New Guinea’s Kumuls, but ultimately fell short, losing 42-20 in front of a passionate home crowd in PNG in the weekend.
Letter: Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
All seven species of migratory sea turtles are on the endangered list (Appendix 1) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Letter: How hard can it be to get to paradise?
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I live in Brisbane, and after chatting with a friend from the Cook Islands, I thought, why not jet off to a tropical island for a few days before Christmas.