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Maritime Cook Islands denies vessels linked to North Korean smuggling networks

Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has shot down suggestions that Cook Islands-registered vessels are linked to North Korean “smuggling networks”.

Api Rutaki students gear up for exciting Parents’ Day celebration

Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The delightful Grade 1 and 2 students at Api Rutaki took a short break from their dance practice for their upcoming Parents’ Day celebration, which begins at 9am this morning.

PM defends Cabinet expansion

Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

Increased demands and workload prompt the government’s proposal to expand its Cabinet from six to eight members, says the Prime Minister. Rashneel Kumar reports.

Kata: Pukapuka

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Shark chase adds drama to Marsters’ winning catch in final fishing comp

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

Despite the rough weather conditions, fishermen set out to sea early Saturday morning for the last fishing competition of the year, the CITC Liquor Corona fishing competition, held in partnership with the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC).

Cook Islands makes debut at World Squash Championship

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Squash

The Cook Islands Squash team made their debut at the World Squash Federation Men’s World Team Championship in Tauranga, New Zealand, along with two other teams.

Hundreds of people affected after torrential rain and flooding in French Polynesia

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.

Letter: Motorcycle mayhem returns

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Readers will recall Andy Olah reporting from his side of the island and an Avarua reader reporting the same thing - the multiple motor bikes on the main road, day and night, in seemingly endless trips, with no mufflers, making misery for those who, literally, have to stop talking until the deaf riders have gone by.

Letter: Wynne urged to apologise for ‘false allegations’

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I have respect for Thomas Wynne’s writing but I believe he should stop trying to justify his attack on Sir Gaven Donne.

Letter: Opposition MPs must ‘vote down’ Govt’s Cabinet increase proposal

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Here we go again. We hear the greedy Members of Parliament from government are trying to push through a constitutional amendment to increase the number of ministers in cabinet from six to eight.

Te Uki Ou students forge cultural connections on educational Tahiti trip

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Regional, Tahiti

In a memorable cultural exchange, Apii Te Uki Ou’s Year 9 students embarked on an educational trip to Tahiti from November 14 to 19. The purpose of the journey was to delve into the shared histories between the French Polynesian region and the Cook Islands.

WCPFC20 ends with mixed results

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Hosts Cook Islands expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the 20th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20), which concluded over the weekend.

Pope announces new leadership for Cook Islands Catholic Church

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Pope Francis has appointed Father Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado of the Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) as new coadjutor bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Cook Islands doctor honoured in new building dedicated to Pacific health

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

A significant milestone for the Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMA) and Etu Pasifika Canterbury (EPC) was unveiled in Christchurch, New Zealand, this month.

‘No guts’: Senior lawyer slams proposed cannabis legislation

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, National, Politics

A senior lawyer has lambasted proposed legislation supporting availability of cannabis in the Cook Islands, saying it has ‘no guts’.

Pukapuka ferry trip for diaspora costs $640,000

Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands, Regional, Samoa

A Samoan passenger ferry chartered by the Cook Islands government for $640,000 is scheduled to arrive in Rarotonga today and take 160 New Zealand and Australia based people of Pukapuka descent to the northern island. Al Williams reports.

A weekend of stunning semi-final football

Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In an exciting display of football, this past Saturday served up a smorgasbord of semi-final matches that had spectators on the edge of their seats.

Connolly joins swimmers at Bond University

Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Swimming

Cook Islands golden girl swimmer Lanihei Connolly is part of a group of swimmers who have been accepted at the Bull Sharks as the first cohort of the World Aquatics Training Centre established at Bond University in Australia.

Cook Islands, Fiji female referees create history at Pacific Games

Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands women made history at the Pacific Games.

Fresh pineapples on offer this Christmas season

Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Weeks into the Christmas celebration and the Maoate family is encouraging families to eat healthy and live healthy.