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Bears ready for Bulldogs rematch
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Round two of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s season kicks off today with the mighty Titikaveka Bulldogs taking on Arorangi Bears at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Wallbank returns as head coach of Cook Islands women’s team
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has announced the appointment of Angela Wallbank as the head coach of the Cook Islands national women’s team.
Cook Islands contribute to immigration regional governance discussions
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) participated in the 58th Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) board meeting and strategic planning workshop held in Samoa from March 3 to 6.
Church Talk: We are called to live out Jesus’ love
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
In John 13:34-35, Jesus gives us a powerful command: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Dr Paul R P Allsworth: The passport saga and the rising dragon
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Cook Islands passport saga with New Zealand and the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with China have raised serious public concerns sending national and international alarm bells that goes far beyond our shores, writes Terea Mataiapo Dr Paul R P Allsworth.
Letter: Who will foot the bill?
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
We see in “Court News” that co-accused Poe Poila and Romani Katoa in the Boxing Day knife-wielding incident are being processed through the Criminal Court.
Letter: Solar project
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
It was great to read Talaia Mika’s front page story in Wednesday’s Cook Islands News. However, I perhaps missed something, in essence are we reading that New Zealand is making a grant of $12.9m, not a loan, but a grant for the Northern Group Battery Replacement Project.
Tereora College revives decade-old flag-raising ceremony, unite students
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Tereora College’s student leaders have started the year on a high note by reviving a significant old practice, the flag-raising ceremony, which was last held about a decade ago.
No delays to solar battery project from NZ funding: MFEM
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) says the funding for the Northern Group Battery Replacement Project was approved in March 2024 and that no delays can be attributed to New Zealand, despite recent discussions in Parliament suggesting otherwise.
Business concerns lead to discharge without conviction in machete case
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two 20-year-old men were discharged without conviction for carrying a machete, due to potential impacts on their businesses.
Man disqualified from driving for 18 months
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who has been convicted for an excess breath alcohol charge for the third time has been disqualified from driving for 18 months.
EBA and careless driving cases adjourned
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 42-year-old suspect, who had crashed a car opposite The Islander Hotel colliding into parked vehicles last Saturday morning, has had his case adjourned to April 3.
Concerns rise over fuel quality after contaminated petrol incident
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In a frustrating turn of events, a woman found herself stranded and facing unexpected high repair costs after purchasing petrol from a convenience store that unintentionally sold contaminated petrol.
Minister Mokoroa stresses need to ‘accommodate’ diverse faiths
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Cook Islands needs to consider how to support and accommodate people of other faiths living here, says the Minister for Justice, as a parliamentary committee reviews submissions on a proposal to declare the country a Christian state.
Athletes shatter national record
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Four young athletes from the Cook Islands have made history by breaking the national record for the 4x100 men’s relay at the NZ championships.
Letter: Enhancing shipping services and infrastructure for Tongareva (Penrhyn)
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, As a resident of Tongareva and the Executive Officer of the Tongareva Island Government, I have witnessed the profound impact that irregular shipping services have on our community and the broader Northern Group islands.
Immigration strengthens workforce resilience and service delivery
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) completed a recruitment round in February 2025 to fill vacancies within the Immigration border team.
Nga-Moeara returns to Māori Composers’ comp after 14 years
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Recording artist and popular singer, Teata Hauavaine Nga-Moeara, will showcase her talent on stage tonight in the prestigious Te Tae Pae Nui Te Mire Atu original Māori composers’ competition.
Lack of recognition for indigenous women and girls
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meets annually to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face around the world.
Opposition decries delay cost for battery replacement project
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Parliament
Opposition leader Tina Browne has criticised the delay in the Northern Group Battery Replacement Project, saying it is costing taxpayers as island governments continue to spend large amounts on diesel to keep power running.
