Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Features, Food, Go Local, National
A Cook Islands couple is expanding their business from umu making and shows to opening a café, hoping to bring the authentic taste of local food to the modern culinary scene.
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Weekend
The cultural investiture ceremony of 78-year-old David Tuaeu with the traditional title of Tamaiva Mataiapo was held last month at the new Tamaiva marae in Murivai, Tupapa.
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Why is it that the media the only one digging into the practices of the former and current government officials?
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
What an incredible honour it is that this coming Monday, we will celebrate 201 years of the Gospel of Jesus Christ being welcomed and embraced into the Cook Islands, a nation that holds to His name and celebrates His goodness.
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Gospel Day draws an assembly from each of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia on Rarotonga to perform gospel dramas or “nuku” to commemorate the Arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The Titā ki te Titā kore project successfully collected and disposed of over 300 tonnes of e-waste and whiteware in Rarotonga, addressing environmental and health risks associated with improper disposal.
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Motor vehicle garages are not allowed to warrant bikes without a rear vision mirror and drivers would be subject to a fine, according to the Cook Islands Police.
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports
The Rarotonga - Tahiti Sailing Challenge got underway this week in the Optimist Class, Laser 4.7 Class and Vaka at the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) in Muri.
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Whistleblower quits job and speaks out over TAU high voltage cable incident. He spoke exclusively to Cook Islands News reporter Talaia Mika yesterday.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Matavera-Ngatangiia FC and Tupapa-Maraerenga FC are set to face off for the third time this season in the Rarotonga Football Season at the Takitumu Field in Matavera this week.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Unfortunately, none of us escapes death. It waits for us around the corner, and can appear suddenly, very unwelcome. You can’t dodge or jump over it. You are going to die.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, In Depth, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
In a significant occasion for the island of Mitiaro, the daughter of the late Mii Tungane Upokoati O’Bryan, Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki OBE, has been elected to assume the esteemed title once held by her mother.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A new codeshare partnership between Air Rarotonga and Air Tahiti Nui is expected to enhance air travel connectivity between the United States and the Cook Islands via French Polynesia.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The rainfall experienced in Rarotonga this week and over the weekend is not enough to fill the reservoirs to a sustainable level, says Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) delegation to the Convention on Biological Diversity 16th Conference of the Parties (CBD COP16) has successfully submitted the country’s national target in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man has been discharged without conviction for an assault charge that was allegedly fuelled by road rage caused by the victim.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
An 84-year-old grower, Ian Tupe Takau Short, who lives alone and grows an organic plantation, is now trying street vending for a change.
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki is facing water shortages due to broken and improperly sized pumps but a new solar-powered pump system is being installed to improve water management efficiency and supply.