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Report launched at deep ocean symposium
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A new research report will be launched at the Deep Ocean Symposium taking place at USP on Thursday next week.
Vodafone bake sale for breast cancer awareness
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vodafone Cook Islands decked out in a pink themed bake sale yesterday morning to support the Pink RibbonOctober Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Former Tau engineer backs Date on electrocution allegations
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Another former engineer for the power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) who wished not to be identified due to the seriousness of the issue regarding the four TAU staff who were electrocuted, has supported the controversial allegations by electrical technician Hideki Date.
TAU under fire, defends actions
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands’ power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has finally explained and provided an update on the electrocution incident which injured four of its staff in August. This comes after months of attempts by Cook Islands News to obtain a factual explanation and an update on the scandal.
Apii Avarua Celebrate Kia Orana Day
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
Apii Avarua yesterday celebrated their weekly Friday Kia Orana Day theme with a difference by celebrating the 2024 Cook Islands Games which closed last week.
Kata: TAU injuries
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands ready for Fiji challenge
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league men’s and women’s teams will take on the Fijians in the 2024 Pacific Championships in Suva, Fiji, tonight (Cook Islands time).
Passionate couple opens café to showcase Cook Islands flavours
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.
Historic investiture ceremony marks new era for Tamaiva Mataiapo title
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.
Letter: Opposition asleep at the switch?
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?
Church Talk: 201 years of the Gospel: ‘It’s an incredible honour’
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.
‘David and Goliath’ theme for Nuku Day
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.
Project removes 315 tons of legacy waste in Rarotonga
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.
Mirror essential for WoF
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.
Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board
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.
Friendly rivalry heats up as Rarotonga and Tahiti sailors compete
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.
Electrocution ‘cover up’
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.
Kata: Stealing turtle
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Neighbours clash in football derby
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.
Letter: All Saints Day and death!
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.