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Cooks darts team win medals and bid to host 2027 championship
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts Cook Islands are in high spirits as the women maintain their gold medal and the men return with silver medals after losing to Papua New Guinea.
Ruta Mave: It must end today
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Fairytales tell our children to fear the wicked stepmother. Reality says they should fear the stepfather, uncles, grandfathers and friends of the family. Not all men are rapists and paedophile’s but most rapists and paedophiles are men. It must end today, with the women, writes Ruta Mave.
SMOKIES
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
Reading the CIN article, (Jan 20, 2025) about the government arranging a Supplementary budget in the next Parliamentary sitting in February… for important works …made me laugh ... .and cry! . … Where are the priorities? Of course we need roads and bridges, but we need a well-protected and safe environment more.
In honour of late Henrica Wilson Marona
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
President of the Cook Islands World Day of Prayer since 2019, Luduina Williams, praised the efforts of the late Henrica Wilson Marona who successfully advocated for the nation to host the 2025 World Day of Prayer.
Bail granted for indecent assault accused
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man whose details have been suppressed by the High Court was granted bail on Friday.
Health Ministry increases due diligence on medical clearance for expatriate workers
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health has increased due diligence assessments of medical clearance for expatriate workers to ensure that they are HIV negative.
‘I made you wonderful’
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
The World Day of Prayer pilgrim were hosted by the Catholic Women of the Cook Islands at the Saint Joseph’s Cathedral yesterday.
Ministry confirms 46 per cent pass rate for NCEA Level 1
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
The Secretary for Education, Owen Lewis has confirmed that the NCEA Level 1 pass rate is 46 per cent which can eventually change as the results are only preliminary at the moment.
Cook Islands establishes Destination Stewardship Advisory Group
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Government has taken a bold step towards a sustainable and inclusive future with the establishment of the Destination Stewardship Advisory Group (DSAG).
Kata: Cook Islands residency stamp
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Sailing fun for all at RSC Open Day
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports
Today marks the exciting start of the sailing season as the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) hosts its annual Open Sailing Day on the beautiful Muri lagoon.
Whyte’s journey of service
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
During his nine-year tenure as Mangaia’s executive officer, Anthony Whyte, improved essential services, revitalised community infrastructure and enhanced the quality of life for island residents, leaving a lasting positive impact, writes Rod Dixon.
Nukutere inducts 14 new prefects
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Families, friends and loved ones of 14 Nukutere College students gathered together yesterday to celebrate their induction as newly-selected prefects for this academic year.
Archaeologist Māeva unearths Cook Islands food preservation secrets
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
A dedicated archaeologist has taken on the task of exploring, reviving, collating and recording traditional culinary traditions, with an emphasis on cultural heritage and sustainability.
Te Ipukarea Society: ‘Embarrassing’ push from Cook Islands venture for deep sea mining regulation
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Last week a group of eight deep seabed mining companies with exploration contracts in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) sent a letter to the President of the International Seabed Authority.
‘Generational curse’ of violence – Calls for action to protect children
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Features, In Depth, National, Weekend
A recent 14-year prison sentence for a convicted paedophile has prompted calls for increased community vigilance, parental responsibility and stricter measures to protect children from sexual abuse.
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Let’s break the silence and protect those who most desperately need our protection, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Community invited to celebrate Cook Islands’ 60 years with special airport events
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Airport Authority is thrilled to invite the public to a series of special events next week as we celebrate the nation’s journey of 60 years of self-governance.
Proposed passport to be discussed during NZ Foreign Affairs Secretary’s visit
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The proposed Cook Islands passport will be one of the issues that Government officials will be discussing with New Zealand’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Bede Corry, in Rarotonga next week.
$541.7m tourism earnings
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Visitor arrivals reached 170,315 last year, the second-highest number on record, just behind the 2019 peak of 171,550, contributing over half a billion dollars to the economy.
