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Touch comp round robin concludes
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association Business House Competition is set to conclude its Round Robin stage on Monday March 10, as 12 teams’ battle for their final standings ahead of the highly anticipated finals series.
Court news
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Chief Justice Patrick Keane presided over several criminal matters through an audio-visual link at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Sea Eagles remain dedicated
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles remain dedicated in their preparation regardless of the opposition team they face today.
‘Ra’ui stays for life’: Traditional leader reminds public of marine protection area
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Komono o Manava Mataipo Nooroa Samuel is calling on the Rarotonga community to respect the ra’ui that was put in place by his late mother in 1995 near The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Lagoonarium.
National Council of Women encouraged to write an Alternate Report to UN CEDAW
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth
The Uikaraurau Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) summit addressed issues such as climate justice, Te Reo Maori revitalisation, and combating violence against women, with robust discussions and an outcome of outlined future action plans.
DPM Nicholas clarifies allegations on contract distribution
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Parliament
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Albert Nicholas, has dismissed allegations made by the leader of the United Party, Teariki Heather regarding the distribution of government contracts, particularly in the construction sector.
CITC Patai promises enhanced shopping experience
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
Titikaveka welcomed its newest addition to the local shopping scene this week with the opening of the CITC Patai Store, a facility boasting a $4.2 million investment.
Thomas Wynne: Protecting the future
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As we celebrate 60 years of self governance, with the theme “Kua kite au i toku turanga, e avaiki toku – I know who I am, I have a homeland” – we also reflect on significant moments for us as a country, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Fresh eyes on the Takitumu Conservation Area
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The care with which the TCA is managed is clear, preserving its unique ecosystems and biodiversity, writes Gemma Langley.
Students gather for lent season
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Students of St Joseph’s School and Nukutere College gathered at the St Joseph’s Cathedral in Avarua with teachers and parents marking the beginning of the lent season.
Tabuya ‘an ideal Minister for Information’, Fiji’s PM says
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Prime Minister is set to restore a backbencher to cabinet after she appeared in a private video dancing naked.
Diesel fuel aboard sunken Manawanui still unaccounted for
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
New Zealand Defence Force figures show more than half a million litres of diesel fuel aboard the Manawanui when it sank has not been taken off it.
Bulldogs and Eels battle for second place
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
An exciting battle looms this afternoon in the final leg of round one of the Rarotonga League 13s competition, when the Titikaveka Bulldogs take on the Avatiu Nikao Eels at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Mauke developer launches dream e-learning platform GalaxyMaps
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands
After six years in the making, Vaipunu Ian Tairea, a software developer, digital creator and educator in Mauke, has officially launched his custom-built digital platform, GalaxyMaps.
Cook Islands welcomes Marshall Islands’ accession to Treaty of Rarotonga
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, Marshall Islands, National, Regional
Cook Islands, a key advocate of the Treaty of Rarotonga since its inception, commended the Marshall Islands’ decision to sign, highlighting their shared commitment to a nuclear-free Pacific.
Te Marae Ora thanks LDS Church for generous donations
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In a display of appreciation, Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health hosted a meet and great occasion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) delegation from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Multi-year budget limit leaves Parliamentary Services ‘understaffed’
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Parliament
Parliamentary Services is struggling to fill essential positions and support necessary functions due to fixed multi-year budget constraints, despite repeated requests for increased funding and acknowledged staffing needs.
Community rallies to support resident’s cancer battle
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands community and supporters, both locally and abroad, are rallying behind Stephen Lyon, director of Pacific Divers, as he embarks on a critical journey for life-saving cancer treatment in the United States.
Cook Islands women summit sets action plans for key issues
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
The three-day Cook Islands National Council of Women’s Uikaraurau summit, which concluded on Wednesday, addressed issues like climate justice, Te Reo Maori revitalisation, NCD prevention and combating violence against women, and outlined future action plans.
Court briefs
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over a number of driving related cases at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.