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High sea swells warning issued

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Services issued a heavy swell warning for both the Southern and Northern Cook Islands yesterday.

Tourist safe after a night on the mountain

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A 40-year-old tourist was located at the Ikurangi track after a night in the cold, and police say it was not exactly a rescue mission for them since the tourist took care of herself and was still fit.

Drink driving accused appear in court

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Sailosi Waqalala Ratuvukivuki appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Avarua Criminal Court on Thursday last week for a charge of excess blood alcohol and careless driving.

Long Service Awards honour courage and dedication

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Honouring courage and dedication, three Airport Authority Rescue fire fighters were recognised with Long Service Gold Star awards (25+ years’ service).

Cooks rates poorly in WHO and World Bank universal health coverage report

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National

Cook Islands has ranked poorly in the Pacific according to a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.

Kata: Prizegiving

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mix Pac and Bounty Spikers crowned Beach Volleyball champions

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball

Mix Pac were crowned the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games Volleyball competition men’s champions on Saturday at the Nikao Beach Courts.

Outrage erupts as CISNOC silent on prize giving delay

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Beach Games participants are outraged by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC)’s decision to delay the 2024 prize giving by three days.

U19s gear up for OFC Qualifiers

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Under 19 Men’s Academy has resumed its preparation for the upcoming OFC U19 Men’s Championship – Qualifiers in April.

Volunteer fire brigade kicks off 2024 with more resources

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade has new resources in the battle against the blaze.

Letter: Education head

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, Te akaroa Earlier Letters to the Editor in regards to the appointment of Owen Lewis as Secretary of Education are to be applauded for the valid points raised.

Letter: Smoke and mirrors

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The way this government is running parts of this country is just a very bad joke! Why go through all that cost, time consumption and pretence of inviting applications for a job (Head of Education), doing the interviews, and then totally disregarding the recommendation of the very professional committee.

Letters: Investing in quality education

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I would have thought that it is simple common sense that we have only one government owned secondary school on Rarotonga.

Miss Cook Islands Association seeks young women for 2024 programme

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features

Miss Cook Islands Association (MCIA) is calling on Cook Islands women aged 18-27 to join their personal development programme.

Meteorological Service gets boost for better forecasts

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Service is among five Pacific islands nations with access to approximately US$50 million (NZ$82m) to enhance its capability.

JP wary of pressuring complainant

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

An assault on a female case was adjourned after the defence requested time for family mediation, sparking a debate about pressuring the complainant and cultural practices in domestic violence cases.

Airport tour offers rare glimpse into Rarotonga’s travel hub

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

In the lead up to next week’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Rarotonga International Airport, passengers on “Flight Bus Number 50” public tour broke into heartfelt island songs, cherishing the milestone moment of riding along the airport runway.

Apii Te Uki Ou students take off for new year with Airport Tour

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Senior students at Apii Te Uki Ou kicked off their 2024 academic year and first day back at school yesterday with a unique experience – a bus tour on the Rarotonga International Airport.

Immigration policy changes on hold awaiting PM approval, says MFAI

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The proposed immigration policy changes considered by the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) in September last year are sitting with Prime Minister Mark Brown for his approval, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Fiji’s coalition at risk of collapse following dismissal of minister

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's three-party coalition government is at risk of collapse after just over 12 months in power following the dismissal of a Cabinet minister on Friday, with calls for Sitiveni Rabuka to step down as prime minister.