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Ruta Mave: American drama of the wild wildfires
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world and home to many of the celebrity elite, is currently starring in an unfolding American drama of the wild wildfires of the west, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Vacancy for new Police Commissioner
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write to the Minister of Police and to the public, for the position of Commissioner of Police. This application is out of despair, sadness and desperation to help.
Spectacular show by Jewels of the Cook Islands
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
The Jewels Dine & Dance event was spectacular for many who attended the show on Friday night at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
ICI begins clean up today
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will begin reactive work, repairing damage from last week’s storms such as pothole repairs and debris clearance.
Bears claim League 9s in Paradise title
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears have claimed the 2025 League 9s in Paradise tournament as they defeated Tokoroa Pacific Sharks 15-11 at the National Stadium on Saturday.
Risk of new human hetapneumovirus low, says TMO
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health says the risk of the new Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), to the Cook Islands is low.
CI Athletics Development visits Aitutaki
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Athletic Development group led by Rugby League international stars will head to Aitutaki today in memory of the late NRL player Troy “TJ” Dargan.
Police seize cannabis plants from Atiu, warns cultivators
Monday 13 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The recent arrest of a man allegedly found with 40 plants of cannabis is a warning from police who are now keeping a close eye for cultivators in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Rugby league, Sports
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to a low pressure, strong winds and heavy rain continue
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has confirmed this morning that Tropical Cyclone Pita has now been downgraded to a low pressure.
Aitutaki streetlight installation delayed due to aviation safety concerns: Airport
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The installation of streetlights along the road parallel to the Aitutaki Runway requires approval from the Director of Civil Aviation due to potential aviation safety concerns.
No charges laid in Aitutaki fatal crash
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands
No charges have yet been laid in a fatal crash in Aitutaki that occurred over a week ago, resulting in the death of an elderly visitor.
Thomas Wynne: Stay home and get to work, MPs
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Every day spent out of the country is a day not working. Members of Parliament are elected to be in Parliament, not in the Koru Club or frequent flyer club, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: How removing rats can protect Cook Islands native vegetation and wildlife
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
From birds to plants, invasive rats have wreaked havoc on island ecosystems worldwide, and the Cook Islands are no exception.
Weaving Peu Maori into the cultural tapestry for Vaka Pride Round 28
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
The Regenerative Tourism team, Jeremy Goodwin and Emma Kainuku-Walsh, has been actively engaged in the latest round of Vaka Pride, now in its 28th round, which took place last month.
Private members’ bills expose Govt’s legislative failures: Opposition leader
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
The three private members’ bills presented by the Opposition in Parliament in 2024 show the Government’s failure to address critical legal anomalies affecting people, says Tina Browne.
Protecting Aitutaki’s ‘beating heart’ using traditional conservation method
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
Aitutaki residents gathered at their prized lagoon this week to continue the custom of protecting their marine environment through the re-establishment of the traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban within the lagoon.
Discover Palmerston: A slice of paradise in the Pacific
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Palmerston sits like a delicate necklace in the blue body of the Pacific, its coral reef and white beaches strung with six sandy motu scattered through it and a surrounding vast lagoon.
Family duty calls: Youngest councillor navigates life on remote Palmerston
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
At 23, Julianna Marsters is Cook Islands’ youngest Island Government councillor. However, she was elected not by her own choice, but because she was the only family member of eligible age.
Outlaws and Vibers reign supreme at 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The highly anticipated three-day Beach Football Tournament, part of the Cook Islands Beach Games 2025, wrapped up earlier this week, leaving players and spectators buzzing with excitement.
