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PM Brown urges Pacific unity on deep-sea mining

Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister and former chair of the Forum, Mark Brown is urging Pacific Island leaders to come together on a collective stance on deep-sea mining, ahead of a key talanoa session set for next month.

Penrhyn schools welcome island’s first female MP

Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

The Omoka and Tetautua schools on the northern group island of Penrhyn/Tongareva held a special formal assembly to welcome and acknowledge their Member of Parliament, Sarakura Tapaitau.

Trial geotextile bags proposed to prevent erosion at beachfront

Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Public submissions for or against the Akapuao (Enua Manea) Property Coastal Protection Project that aims to prevent further erosion occurring along the coastline and stream bank in Titikaveka, are now open.

Pacific ministers gather to discuss water and wastewater challenges

Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Twenty Pacific islands ministers have gathered in Rarotonga this week to discuss solutions and ideas to combat water and wastewater threats.

Four teens injured in hit-and-run incident

Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run incident which occurred late Saturday night, leaving four teenagers injured with some sustaining serious injuries.

Govt denies muzzling workers, despite environmentalist claims

Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

The Public Service Commissioner denies any government protocol restricting public servants from speaking publicly against seabed mining, after claims made by an environmental campaigner.

PM Brown, Cook Islands delegation pay their respects to Māori Kīngi Tūhetia

Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown arrived at Tūrangawaewae Marae yesterday for the tangihanga (tangi) of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the seventh Māori king, and to pay his respect to the Kīngitanga.

Kata: Price Tribunal

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands eyes World Cup debut

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands national men’s football team is in Apia, Samoa, for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers from September 6-9, 2024.

Ruta Mave: Redefining Father’s Day and celebrating the true heroes

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Did you know Father’s Day is September which is nine months before Mother’s Day in May. That pretty much speaks for itself, writes Ruta Mave.

Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Cook Islands’ topography and remoteness make it highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, states the latest Pacific Economic Monitor – August 2024: Building Resilience the Pacific Way report.

Helmet safety concerns raised amid enforcement challenges

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police say that while certain German style helmets may comply with safety standards, the variation in these helmets has made enforcement difficult.

Suspended sentences for driver involved in two accidents

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

At the Criminal Court last week, Inosi Vulava was handed 12 months of concurrent suspended sentences for the two charges of careless driving.

Apii Nikao launches island’s first after-school care programme

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Blazing ahead in creating a new environment and the island’s first after school care programme, Apii Nikao officially blessed the establishment of “Tiaki Tamariki” on Thursday last week.

STI cases on the rise

Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The top five laboratory-confirmed cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Cook Islands in the last 10 years are chlamydia, candidiasis, gonorrhoea, syphilis and hepatitis B.

Kata: Father's Day

Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Apii Nikao prioritises inclusive learning with new sensory rooms

Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Nikao is excited to announce the opening of two new sensory rooms designed to support students with additional needs providing comfortable spaces where students can feel at ease.

‘A fair game for all’: No return to ranking at Te Maeva Nui, says Culture

Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development has ruled out the possibility of reintroducing the ranking system for Te Maeva Nui unless all participating teams agree, citing concerns about fairness and the preservation of cultural diversity.

Virtues in Paradise: Celebrating dads

Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

A father is far more powerful in the life of a child than he may ever know. He is their role model, their primary source of self-esteem, the standard for their ideals in life, their protector, their teacher, and their mentor.