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Sweat session for super triathlete

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cardio Combat (CC) crew will be presenting an energising sweat session this Saturday, January 27, at 6.30am at the Tupapa Centre to support Cook Islands 68-year-old super triathlete Kevin Henderson, who is gearing up for his 19th Ironman New Zealand in Taupō, Aotearoa next month.

Letter: The height of arrogance

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Now it is announced Owen Lewis is “going to continue to provide support” with sports while doing “the most crucial position in the public service ... directly impact the lives of our young people” in Education.

Letter: ‘Make it fair for everyone’

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We have been coming to the Cook Islands for 20 years for holidays. I retired five years ago and we decided we would like to live in the Cook Islands for an extended period.

LPG price jumps $0.17 in Aitutaki, fuel remains steady

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National

Petrol and diesel prices remain steady in the latest Price Order, the first for 2024.

Public input sought on coastal protection projects

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) has received three new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit applications for public consultation.

Workshop to tackle mental health stigma

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National

Mental health organisation Te Kainga O Pa Taunga is preparing to host a primary care psychiatry workshop for frontline staff and volunteers, to tackle the issue of mental illness stigma in the Cook Islands and improve statistics.

Tears in court as man pleads for brother’s freedom

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

The brother of a man facing burglary charges has pleaded through tears with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.

Tourists robbed in broad daylight

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Police have labelled an incident where a visiting couple were robbed of their valuables at a Titikaveka beach on Wednesday afternoon as a ‘disgraceful, brazen act of theft’. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Kora showcases local gems at Airport Market Days event

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tiare Kora, who takes care of her family’s “Kora Pearls” booth, is one of the 24 vendors at the Airport Market Days.

Kata: CISNOC

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Badminton Cook Islands gears up for busy 2024 season

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands has a busy year ahead, starting with the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2024 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National, Other Sports, Sports

New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.

Intense preparation for Nations Cup Qualifiers

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s football team has embarked on a crucial journey toward international glory, guided by the newly appointed head coach, Jess Ibrom.

Criticise ‘stars of Fiji politics’ on performance ‘not other things’, political expert says

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Victoria University of Wellington Comparative Politics professor Jon Fraenkel said the management of Fiji is far more important than what he considers to be "private matters" between the Women's Minister Lynda Tabuya and sacked Education Minister Aseri Radrodro.

Māori will not sit idly by, PM Luxon warned against ‘meddling with te Tiriti’

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The New Zealand prime minister has been warned that Māori will not sit by without a fight if the government attempts to meddle with te Tiriti.

Letter: Proxy votes ‘will not fix the problem’

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The new Standing Orders for Parliament (SO) came into force on the 1st July 2022. There were some major changes in the new SO. One of the changes was that the Business Committee at the last sitting of Parliament for the year must recommend a sitting programme for the following year. There must be at least 14 sitting days per calendar year.

Running Rarotonga loop for charity

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

A New Zealand social justice advocate has raised nearly $2000 to help struggling Kiwi youth with the promise of running the 32-kilometre loop around Rarotonga.

Airport Market Days draw crowds

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.

High sea swells to subside later today, says Meteorological Service

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather

The Cook Islands Meteorological Service says the high sea swells affecting both the Northern and Southern groups are expected to calm down later today.

Airport seeks funding for phase two

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Cook Islands Airport Authority is moving into the second phase of the multi-million dollar project to replace the old concrete slabs.