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Cook Islands, NZ reaffirm strong ties on Waitangi Day celebration
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, New Zealand, Regional, Weekend
New Zealand and the Cook Islands commemorated Waitangi Day and the Cook Islands' 60th anniversary of self-governance on Thursday, highlighting their unique bond and dedication to navigating the future together through continued partnership and respect, despite issues surrounding the now abandoned proposed passport and the upcoming China agreement.
Prefects leading the way
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
Ten students from the Year 6 class of St Joseph’s Primary School were inducted as prefects yesterday during a beautiful opening of the school year and prefect investiture church service at St Joseph’s Cathedral, led by Bishop Reynaldo Getalado.
FC men’s tournament to feature all-female officials for first time
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
An OFC men’s tournament is set to feature an all-female officiating team for the first time, signalling a significant milestone for women’s refereeing in Oceania.
Home turf advantage: Tupapa confident ahead of Qualifiers
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands’ very own Tupapa Maraerenga club is ready to battle it out on the field against two Samoan teams at the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage which starts this afternoon.
Defending champs Eels seek redemption
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League’s domestic 13s competition defending champions, the Avatiu Nikao Eels, will use their first match against the returning Takuvaine (TKV) Warriors at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia to gauge their player combinations.
Kata: Com'on Winston
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Visitors ready for football challenge
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in American Samoa, Football, Regional, Samoa, Sports
As the Cook Islands Football Association gears up to host the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage, one of the visiting teams is determined to win, as they feel at home in Rarotonga.
Letter: State visit?
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I write to correct the mislabelling and blunder made to call the PM’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. It cannot be called a “State Visit”. State visits are only made by fully independent countries, like Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, etc. Our official status is Self-Government in Free Association with New Zealand. We are not […]
Letter: Prime Minister Brown’s China visit
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Noting the recent media coverage of the Prime Minister’s upcoming travel to China; why aren’t officials sharing any details of his travel or the benefit it will bring to the Cook Islands? You have to ask why is such a secretive approach being taken?
Church talk- Esther’s courage: Standing up for what is right
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Have you ever wondered why the Lord has sent you to the earth at this time and placed in you in your particular circumstances? Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints writes.
Cook Islands to debut in NZ’s major BBQ fest
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food
The Cook Islands Barbeque Alliance (CIBA) is thrilled to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Meatstock Hamilton 2025 festival, New Zealand’s biggest barbecue event, for the first time.
Leaders call for stronger measures amidst drug trafficking concerns
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Transnational crime continues to be a growing concern for Cook Islands’ borders.
Court briefs
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Kata: China
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Optimistic Bulldogs ready for League 13s
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in League, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs are optimistic with their performance for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League 13’s season as they kick off their first match against Arorangi Bears tomorrow.
Letter: Cook Islands-China agreement
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, For clarity, these are my views of the potential aspects/concerns that come to my mind when an open dialog on such a significant move is not afforded to our people.
Scientists explore coral heat tolerance in Rarotonga
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
A group from the University of California is working with Cook Islands marine biologist and chairperson for the environmental NGO, Kōrero o te `Ōrau, Dr Teina Rongo, to discover how corals around Rarotonga respond to high temperatures.
Vandals target fintech startup
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands tech entrepreneur Brett Baudinet is disappointed that his recently established business, Smartie, has become a target for vandals.
No security deal with China, assures PM Brown
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands’ agreement with China will not include any security aspects, Prime Minister Mark Brown assured yesterday.
EXCLUSIVE: Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand ‘ultimatum’
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed yesterday, after discussions to convince New Zealand that it would not affect their constitutional relationship fell flat. Rashneel Kumar reports.
