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Letter: Apostle of truth
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Did the Apostle of truth, our very own Minister George Maggie, tell the truth finally to the Cook Islands Public what this Cook Islands passport is all about?
Remarkable Kids Aquathlon race
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon first Kids Aquathlon race that was held on Saturday was a remarkable show of great skills in swimming, says Triathlon president Roland Neururer.
Cook Islands Catholic women to host World Day of Prayer pilgrims
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Catholic Women of the Cook Islands are geared up to host the visit of the World Day of Prayer (WDP) pilgrims on Sunday, January 26.
Young father on probation supervision
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 26-year-old father has avoided prison after he was sentenced to 18 months’ probation supervision for a domestic violence charge.
Letter: Reform the system
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor: The Cook Islands is experiencing a criminal justice crisis, with increased demands to reform the system. While there are demands in all areas--wife beaters, child abusers, drunk drivers, rapists, etc etc, a large number of demands focus on pakalolo (cannabis) reform.
Tourist apologises after getting lost on mountain trek
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Tourism
A tourist who found himself stranded in a bush after a solo mountain trek has publicly acknowledged his mistakes and apologised to local authorities.
NCEA results reflects lack of creativity and ambition: Opposition
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Opposition leader, Tina Browne has criticised government’s response through the Ministry of Education, regarding the NCEA dropping results saying it reflects a ‘worrying’ lack of creativity and ambition.
2024 sees hottest ocean temperature on record in Cook Islands waters
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather
The Sea Surface Temperature (SST) around the Cook Islands reached a scorching milestone in 2024, with a record-breaking high of 29.5°C in March, marking the hottest ocean temperature ever recorded since 1970.
“Happy” to be back to school
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The air at St Joseph’s primary school was filled with joyful laughter and chatter as children eagerly returned to school yesterday for a brand new year.
Ombudsman Office engages community in decision making
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Mato Akamoeau/Office of the Ombudsman is implementing two projects focused on engaging the community in decision making, and to ensure the Ombudsman Office is more accessible.
'Paedophile' gets 13 years in prison
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 57-year-old man, labelled a paedophile by his lawyer, has been sentenced to 13 years and three months imprisonment for 47 charges of sexual offence, rape being the lead offence.
Kata: Donald Trump
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Giving back to the community
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league skipper Kiana Takairangi is dedicated to nurturing the athletic talents of young people, championing the importance of physical activity and community engagement.
Letter: All in the numbers
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, How is it that a $20.6 million hole has now appeared in the 2024/25 budget – via the Half-Year Economic & Fiscal Update (HYEFU) – a deficit which was not forecast when the budget was tabled in parliament in May/June last year?
Two women rescue lost tourist after six-hour mountain search
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National, Tourism
A male tourist was safely rescued early Sunday morning after a six-hour search, having become lost during a mountain trek on Rarotonga.
Police investigate weekend incidents
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A series of incidents were attended to by the Cook Islands Police Service over the weekend, including two motorbike crashes, menacing dogs and stolen money.
Telecom company celebrates anniversary with giveaways
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
Vodafone Cook Islands is celebrating its fifth birthday with a week of instore activities starting at 10am, featuring groovy sounds by popular local DJ GDub George Williams, enticing instore specials and sweet cupcakes.
Peñahermos achieves NCEA success despite challenges
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Tereora College’s second-best student from 2024, Ferdane Peñahermos, is among those who made the cut in the NCEA exams, having passed all of his subjects following the release of the results last week.
‘Careless’ driver ordered to pay victims $10k and serve probation
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 45-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to pay over $10,000 in compensation to two motorcycle victims after being convicted of careless driving causing injury and refusing a breathalyser test.
66 per cent pass rate: NCEA Level 1 success rate lower than previous years
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
The preliminary 2024 NCEA results for the Cook Islands show a 66 per cent pass rate across all levels, with the Ministry of Education remaining silent on the Level 1 pass rate.
