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Nukutere’s “superpower” kids auction art pieces

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

To celebrate the creativity and talent of the inclusive education “superpower” class at Nukutere College, a silent auction will be held this week.

Pet talk: Pets impact on mental health

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Pets have long been considered beloved members of the family, offering unconditional love and companionship. In recent years, scientific research has validated what pet owners have always felt: the positive impact of pets on mental health is profound.

Letter: What is this RAC?

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The article in your Tuesday, 19 November edition (RAC to address mosque legality) raises a number of interesting issues.

Letter: Lopsided misleading consultation

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

E-communications between us and attendees at Monday night's government lead SBMA presentation to the Auckland Cook Islands community describes yet another, lop sided consultation, which also included misleading information.

Nauru Assembly of God visit Rarotonga

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Thirty-five members of the Assembly of God youth ministry from Nauru are visiting Rarotonga for two weeks. The worship delegation came to celebrate the 21st birthday celebration of Tinka Marsters, a Nauruan girl who was raised by CICC Reverend Tere Marsters and his wife in the Cook Islands. Reverend Evi Agir, leader of the group […]

PM Brown ‘not surprised' at Treaty Principles Bill opposition

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is not surprised at the swell of opposition against the Treaty Principles Bill in Aotearoa.

Govt consultation ‘misleading’

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

The government-led seabed mining consultation held on Monday night with the Cook Islands community in Auckland has come under fire for what critics have described as a "one-sided consultation" filled with "misleading information."

Farmers angry at produce thieves

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A Rarotonga grower says farmers on the island are getting ‘angry’ as they have noticed some of their produce missing.

Cooks 7s team prepare for Oceania Comp

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands national 7s team are now in the red zone as they physically and psychologically prepare for the Oceania Rugby 7’s in Honiara, Solomon Islands on December 7.

Te Tuhi Kelly: We did not cede sovereignty

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Britain colonised my other country Aotearoa in the early 1840's. At that time Maori held sovereignty over land, sea and air. We are known by our tribal names and the area that we have sovereignty over.

Trade policy framework revised after nearly a decade

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands Trade Policy Framework (TPF), last reviewed in 2015, is undergoing a revision to reflect the country’s evolving economic priorities.

Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).

Wildlife centre alleged culprit image on CCTV

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Stephanie Jansen from the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi has thanked the members of the public who have shown their support after news of a burglary at the centre was shared on social media.

RAC to address mosque legality

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Chairman of the Religious Advisory Council (RAC), Thomas Willie, has confirmed that the concerns raised by members of the public about Rarotonga and the Cook Islands having its first-ever mosque will be addressed at a RAC meeting during the first week of December.

Hundreds march to support Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand

Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in New Zealand, Regional

It was as much a celebration of Maori unity as a demonstration, according to marchers in yesterday’s Rarotonga hikoi.

Kata: Police short staffed

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

U15 badminton team ready for Pacific Comp

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands U15 badminton team is set to compete in the 2025 Pacific Invitational, hosted by Badminton Oceania.

SPC resource mobilisation and service delivery 

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Pacific Community (SPC) recently held its annual meeting in Pape’ete, where 25 member countries, including the Cook Islands, came together to discuss progress and set priorities for the future.

TAU appoints engineering professional

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Barbara Elliston has been appointed as an engineering professional for Rarotonga’s power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAUU) by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.