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Palmerston Island braces for impact as Cyclone Osai lingers

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather

Southern Cook Islands remained under threat as Tropical Cyclone Osai circled closer to Palmerston Island yesterday afternoon.

$16.5 million grant boosts Cook Islands’ climate resilience efforts

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional

A grant of $16.5 million is on its way to help the Cook Islands respond to climate change, announced New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters who visited Rarotonga yesterday.

New Zealand Health Minister offers solidarity, shares health concerns

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National

Rarotonga Hospital and Te Marae Ora staff received a special visit yesterday by Dr Shane Reti, New Zealand’s Minister for Health and Minister for Pacific Peoples.

Mammogram machine ‘ready’ for procurement, says TMO head

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A new mammogram machine is ready for procurement, and preparatory electrical and renovation work is still in progress, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

New market to support local vendors

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National

The groundbreaking ceremony for Te Tāpora Kai, the new Grassroots Farmers and Crafts Market undercover building at the Constitution Park, was held yesterday morning.

Letter: Medicinal cannabis

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Over a year and a half ago, Prime Minister Mark Brown said he would “act very quickly” to legalise medicinal cannabis after he was given an overwhelming mandate to do so by the voters in the last general election.

Bolstering national capabilities within private sector in addressing climate change challenges

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s Development Coordination Division and Chamber of Commerce have joined forces for climate action under the Green Climate Fund readiness and preparatory support programme.

Letter: Dual roles

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Owen Lewis is in the news again (Sporting body questions Lewis’ dual roles, February 3, 2024). It is good to hear sports federations speak up. If one thinks it, guarantee the others think it too.

Letter: CISNOC Retreat

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CISNOC had all last year to review their constitution; they did not need to go to Aitutaki to do it. If they had reviewed the constitution in full it would have taken longer than two days and they were discussing Owen Lewis resignation which they only got a couple of days before announcing their retreat.

Letter: ‘PM’s principled and ethical stance’

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We read in the article ‘Cook Islands deputy PM out of parliament’ (RNZ/ The Fiji Times 6/2/24) that after being convicted on the charge of “taking public funds”, Robert Tapaitau “has been removed from parliament”.

Cook Islands Football Association invites parents to academy trainings

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Amidst the palm-fringed fields of the Cook Islands, a chorus of young voices rises in excitement.

Five clubs battle for glory in rugby league 13s comp

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition kicks off tomorrow with all five clubs fielding formidable teams in the fiercely contested premier men’s grade.

Kata: North Boat

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

National sports facility feedback ends on February 15

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Two hundred people have so far clicked on the Cook Islands Sport Facilities Public Survey 2024.

Team KAPs takes first win

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Team KAPs took their first win in week two of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition against Nukz Power in the men’s division on Monday.

Letter: Checks and balances

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In his first statement since the result of the court case in which Robert Tapaitau, Nga Puna and Puna’s wife, Diane Charlie-Puna, the former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, were found guilty of fraud, Prime Minister Mark Brown said “no person is above the law”.

Letter: Looking for a slim waistline

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Ministry of Health Secretary Bob Williams comes out swinging, downgrading the world health report to being the same trend as previous years, meaning nothing has changed and they have not improved matters.

Weather office monitors another tropical cyclone

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

As Tropical Cyclone Nat (NET) decreased to a category one and moved towards Tahiti yesterday, Cook Islands Meteorological Service is monitoring another tropical cyclone.

Pa Enua calm with no reported damage

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather

The Gale warning previously in force for all waters to the north of the Sourthern Cooks was cancelled yesterday, issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS).

New vet Dr Rose hits the ground running in Raro

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands four legged and furry friends have a new doctor at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic (TAM) in Rarotonga.