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Eels brace for Bears challenge

Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

The Avatiu-Nikao Eels are not letting their guard down as they face one of their toughest opponents in the domestic rugby league 13s championship at Raemaru Park in Arorangi this afternoon.

League


Kata: Reset things

Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Unbeaten Bulldogs face tough test

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The unbeaten Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to extend their winning streak to three matches when they take on the Tupapa Panthers in week three of the Rarotonga League 13s competition this afternoon.

Rugby league


Kata: Winston nothing to worry about

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Apii Te Uki Ou prefects ready to lead

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National

The newly inducted Apii Te Uki Ou student leaders were reminded to uphold the school’s values at all times and represent it with pride.

Education


Church Talk: ‘The One God of Israel, Christianity and the whole world’

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life … I aroa mai te Atua I to te ao nei, e kua tae rava ki te oronga anga mai I Tana Tamaiti Anau Tai, kia kore e mate tei akarongo iaia, kia rauka ra te ora mutukore.” – John 3:16.

Church Talk


Letter: Akatueraanga o te ManaTauranga

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana I te aroa ngao o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Teia te reo o te tata Salamo ko te Atua to tatou akapuanga e te maroiroi, e tauturu vaitata roa ia kia rokoia e te tumatetenga. (Salamo 46:1)

Letters to the Editor


Letter: What can MPs’ travel budget buy?

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Time for change. How dare the Budget include an increase of over 400,000 dollars for travel, while our people are suffering. How dare this government take that amount of close to 1 million dollars in a single year for travel.

Letters to the Editor


Heavy rain and thunderstorms to persist: Met 

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather

The ongoing heavy rain and thunderstorms affecting both the Northern and Southern Cook Islands are expected to continue, warned the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.

National


Seven home cooks vie for kuru crown

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga residents are in for a treat tomorrow morning when home cooks in the community battle it out in the Takurua tiopu kuru (breadfruit stew) competition at the Punanga Nui Market.

Local


Decades-old Cook Islands ID cards invalid, says Minister

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National

The decades-old Cook Islands identification card, once used for travel before Cook Islanders gained access to New Zealand passports, are now invalid, confirmed the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration.

Economy


Hunter reappointed Public Service Commissioner

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

Public Service Commissioner Carl Sean Hunter has been reappointed to the role for another two years by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters.

Local


Court briefs

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Maika Nateru, who appeared before Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, has been ordered to pay a fine of $300 for excess blood alcohol.

Court


Cook Islands and China go halves in $6 million inter-island vessel purchase

Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

Government has allocated $3 million in its supplementary budget to co-fund a new shipping vessel from China, aiming to establish a nationalised shipping service and improve inter-island connectivity, a move that has been met with concern from an existing private shipping operator.

Economy


Kata: Cats

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Pa Enua outreach team inspires Mauke youth with rugby values

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

After a successful tour to Mitiaro, the Cook Islands Rugby Union’s (CIRU) Pa Enua outreach team, which runs the Healthy Living Programme, is in Mauke this week to promote its fun and interactive way of teaching young people the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Rugby Union


Letter: What are we celebrating?

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Despite the Cook Islands having so much going for it - best climates, cheap cost of living, low crime, no homeless, no really poor, good connectivity, easy access to NZ for health/education, etc., and Rarotongans speak better English than most New Zealanders and better Maori than most NZ Maori, 60 years of self-government doesn’t appear to be something to celebrate.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: ‘Where is our mana!’

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I would like to point a few things, especially towards the different groups who took the protest march in front of Parliament on Monday.

Letters to the Editor


Govt roundtable reinforces commitment to financial service industry growth

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A Policymakers Round Table brought together government agencies and industry experts to discuss the future of the financial services industry in the Cook Islands.

Economy


Atiu Harbour upgrade to address deterioration and safety concerns

Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service is seeking public input on an Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrade of Atiu Harbour, which involves dredging, makatea cliff removal and concrete repair to address deterioration and safety concerns.

Environment


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