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UN bid back on the table

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Regional

Cook Islands could pursue United Nations membership to become a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for future financing options, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


Defendant excused from appearing in court

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National

A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court as she is in New Zealand attending to her child at Starship Children’s Hospital.

Culture


Cooks couple sharing wellbeing dream with Polynesians globally

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National, Technology

A Cook Islands couple have set about getting their people on track to good health through an app.

Health


‘It’s like coming back home’: Shortland Street star shares his connection with Cook Islands

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, National

Ben Mitchell has visited the Cook Islands several times but it was during a recent trip that he felt a connection which brought him closer to his ‘ancestral homeland’.

Entertainment


Cook Islands’ old audiovisuals from the 1960s to be digitised

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in

Many of the Cook Islands old audiovisuals from the 1960s to 2000s will be digitised in Wellington along with treasured New Zealand collections.


Antibiotics ‘don’t work for viruses’

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

In October, when Te Marae Ora (TMO) Pharmacy Staff surveyed 434 people on what they knew about antibiotics, they found that a lot of people thought that antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria, or viruses, or fungi, and nearly half the people surveyed thought antibiotics helped to treat the common cold.

Health


Cook Islands and the British Commonwealth membership

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth

Before the Cook Islands considers submitting an application to become a member of the United Nations, we should first consider submitting an application to become a Full Member of the British Commonwealth, writes historian Howard Henry.

Features


Pero’s national airline dreams dashed again

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

Businessman Mike Pero’s national airline proposal to the Cook Islands Government has been declined, but the Prime Minister says a future national airline is inevitable.

Business


Raro kids get football lesson

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports

Oceania footballer of the century, Wynton Rufer wrapped up a week in Rarotonga on Wednesday coaching children how to kick a ball.

Football


Neighbours set for derby clash

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season will see two interesting battles between Tupapa versus Matavera and Titikaveka versus Avatiu.

Football


Palmerston community and partners rally to rid the island of rats

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Invasive species such as rats pose a threat to island biodiversity. They can impact nesting seabirds and turtles as well as native plants by feeding on native seeds.

Environment


Top paddlers here for Nationals

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Seventeen teams will be battling it out on the ocean this afternoon in the Cook Islands Oe Vaka National V6 Iron race which starts from Avarua harbour.

Paddling


Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup parade unites

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Rugby league, Sports

In true Pacific style, flags of the Pacific islands including the Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji and Tonga billowed amongst the deep red of Samoa’s, united in their support for Toa Samoa, in yesterday’s parade.

Entertainment


PM calls for more climate funding

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says funding for smaller nations affected by climate change must be accelerated.

Economy


Court briefs 17.11.2022

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Drink driver apologises A drink-driver didn’t have to travel far to land in hot water after crashing into the Ministry of Justice building in Avarua. Ngatokorua William entered guilty pleas to drink driving and careless driving following an incident on October 5.  His truck mounted the footpath by Ministry of Justice building and “plowed” into […]

Court


Staff reasons for Solicitor General’s resignation: PM

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Local, National

Cook Islands Solicitor General resigned because of “a matter of confidence within his own office with his staff”, understands the Prime Minister.

Court


Fixing our eyes on Jesus

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In the first edition of this topic, Finishing Well, we looked at Paul’s testimony near the end of his life; he had fought the good fight, he had finished his race and was looking forward to the crown that would be awarded to him, by Jesus. And we also looked at two kings who started well in their zeal and service to God, but they ended in witchcraft and worshipping other gods. Sadly, they did not finish well. By Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Church Talk


Samoa follow footsteps of generations past

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

The roots of Samoa’s rise to become a threat to Australia’s Rugby League World Cup dominance were laid 34 years ago in the front room of a modest house in Auckland.

League


Antibiotics: Not all fun and games

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) pharmacy staff were busy during the Cook Islands Games – not so much with playing sport, but asking people about antibiotics.

Health


LETTER TO EDITOR: Medicinal cannabis plan

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Given that the vast majority of Cook Islanders, 62 per cent voted in favour of medicinal cannabis being introduced into the Cook Islands, the Prime Minister Mark Brown has the authority and the command to legally change the Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004 in so many different ways, in order to introduce a medicinal cannabis plan that suits us and does not defeat the purpose of making this medicine available at cost effective prices.

Letters to the Editor


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