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Te Ipukarea Society: Citizen science to guide turtle conservation
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Environment, National, Opinion
Turtles are an integral part of marine ecosystems, and the Cook Islands is home to a few species, including the endangered Green Turtle and the critically endangered Hawksbill turtles.
Vietnam war gun finds home at Cook Islands Returned Services Association
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, New Zealand, Regional, Weekend
In recognition of the men and women from the Cook Islands who have served in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the Cook Islands Returned Services Association (RSA) have taken possession of the L5 Howitzer Light Gun now sitting at its entrance.
School roll swells, Apii Nikao inducts new prefects
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Nikao celebrated the induction of 20 student prefects, who will serve as role models and leaders, while the school’s enrolment has increased from 339 to 389 since January.
New book chronicles the legacy of ‘Pacific icon’ Marjorie Crocombe
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
A new book, Marjorie Crocombe – e va’ine toa, e rangatira, honours the extraordinary life and contributions of Marjorie Tua’inekore Tere Crocombe. It will be launched on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, at 11am at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands campus. All are warmly welcomed.
Cook Islands’ China deal tests limits of NZ partnership
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Politics
Cook Islands’ recent agreement with China has raised concerns about potential breaches of its Joint Declaration with New Zealand, with experts debating whether any breach is legal or merely political, depending on the extent of surprise and the details of the agreement, while also considering the broader context of shifting global power dynamics in the Pacific.
Eels brace for Bears challenge
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Avatiu-Nikao Eels are not letting their guard down as they face one of their toughest opponents in the domestic rugby league 13s championship at Raemaru Park in Arorangi this afternoon.
Kata: Reset things
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Unbeaten Bulldogs face tough test
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The unbeaten Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to extend their winning streak to three matches when they take on the Tupapa Panthers in week three of the Rarotonga League 13s competition this afternoon.
Kata: Winston nothing to worry about
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Apii Te Uki Ou prefects ready to lead
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National
The newly inducted Apii Te Uki Ou student leaders were reminded to uphold the school’s values at all times and represent it with pride.
Church Talk: ‘The One God of Israel, Christianity and the whole world’
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life … I aroa mai te Atua I to te ao nei, e kua tae rava ki te oronga anga mai I Tana Tamaiti Anau Tai, kia kore e mate tei akarongo iaia, kia rauka ra te ora mutukore.” – John 3:16.
Letter: Akatueraanga o te ManaTauranga
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana I te aroa ngao o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia. Teia te reo o te tata Salamo ko te Atua to tatou akapuanga e te maroiroi, e tauturu vaitata roa ia kia rokoia e te tumatetenga. (Salamo 46:1)
Letter: What can MPs’ travel budget buy?
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Time for change. How dare the Budget include an increase of over 400,000 dollars for travel, while our people are suffering. How dare this government take that amount of close to 1 million dollars in a single year for travel.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms to persist: Met
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather
The ongoing heavy rain and thunderstorms affecting both the Northern and Southern Cook Islands are expected to continue, warned the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Seven home cooks vie for kuru crown
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga residents are in for a treat tomorrow morning when home cooks in the community battle it out in the Takurua tiopu kuru (breadfruit stew) competition at the Punanga Nui Market.
Decades-old Cook Islands ID cards invalid, says Minister
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
The decades-old Cook Islands identification card, once used for travel before Cook Islanders gained access to New Zealand passports, are now invalid, confirmed the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration.
Hunter reappointed Public Service Commissioner
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Public Service Commissioner Carl Sean Hunter has been reappointed to the role for another two years by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters.
Court briefs
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Maika Nateru, who appeared before Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, has been ordered to pay a fine of $300 for excess blood alcohol.
Cook Islands and China go halves in $6 million inter-island vessel purchase
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Government has allocated $3 million in its supplementary budget to co-fund a new shipping vessel from China, aiming to establish a nationalised shipping service and improve inter-island connectivity, a move that has been met with concern from an existing private shipping operator.
Kata: Cats
Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
