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Cook Islands strengthens maritime capacity at regional workshop
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Regional
A multi-agency Cook Islands delegation participated in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) SMART-C Leadership Programme: Regional Workshop on the Implementation of IMO Instruments.
Letter: Fix it or shut it down
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, “Rogue operator puts lives at risk”. If Cook Islands Tourism tells us one more time that they will get on top of this debacle at Avaavaroa we’ll put Tourism in the same space as the JP’s who say, “You’ve been in this Court 5 times now for drunk driving and this Court is almost to the point of thinking about putting you in jail”.
Letter: Balancing faith and freedom
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Cook Islands is a beautiful nation founded on respect, Christian principles, values, and a commitment to protecting human rights.
Ei katu helps cancer survivor shield loved ones
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Health, National
A New Zealand cancer survivor used the traditional Cook Islands headwear, ei katu, to conceal her illness from her elderly mother for 18 months, highlighting the emotional toll of cancer and the importance of support systems.
Police strengthen force amidst staffing challenges
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Despite continuing to deal with challenging staff numbers, the Cook Islands Police are upskilling more officers.
Environment groups demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Local environmental groups are urging the Government to conduct a comprehensive survey to determine public support for seabed mining before further action is taken.
Committee reviewing water petition: Vainerere
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee is still working on its final report on the Keep Our Water Free Petition.
Minister Elikana cautions against limiting religious organisations
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana fired back at the Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) for Matavera, Vaitoti Tupa, on his suggestion to revisit the Religious Organisation Restrictions Act 1975 to further limit religious organisations in the country.
Cook Islands Government withdraws controversial Cryptocurrency Bill for ‘redrafting’
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Government has withdrawn the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 following widespread criticism and a recommendation from the special select committee to remove the controversial bill.
Netball fever grips Rarotonga
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
The biggest netball tournament in the Cook Islands – ‘BSP Netball in Paradise’ – kicked off on Saturday morning with a traditional turou by Danniel Daniel at the Multi Sports Arena in Nikao.
Iro inspires next generation
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A young Cook Islander rugby league prodigy is making waves in the NRL, honouring his family’s legacy and inspiring the next generation of Cook Islands rugby league players.
Ruta Mave: The fading virtue of loyalty
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
As I sit down to write this column, I ask myself what is loyalty? What does it really mean to people and do we have any anymore? Ruta Mave writes.
Letter: Masjid Fatimah
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Unlike many of your readers, I decided to establish how Cook Islands News was able to expose that there was a mosque located in Kauare, Rarotonga, and found that it was through looking at Google Maps Rarotonga (GMR) which showed that there was a mosque called “Masjid Fatimah” located in Kauare, Titikaveka.
Letter: Lack of respect at Tereora College prizegiving event
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I recently attended the Tereora College prize-giving ceremony, and I was deeply disappointed by the behaviour of some parents and their children during the event. It was akin to a rooster being woken before dawn – abrupt and disrespectful.
Aitutaki water crisis: Government and contractor clash over solutions
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Technology
A local contractor and the government disagree on the best solution to Aitutaki’s water shortage, with the government favouring pump upgrades and the contractor advocating for additional water galleries.
Parliament to set 2025 sitting days amidst 2024 shortfall
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
The final Parliamentary sitting of the year will begin today with the presentation of several reports and public bills.
Mosque pin removed from Google Maps after ‘amicable’ dialogue with landowners
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National
A Google Maps pin identifying a private home as a mosque in Rarotonga has been removed after an ‘amicable resolution’ between the landowners and the occupiers of the property.
New mammogram machine arrives next week, confirms Prime Minister
Monday 2 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National, Technology
A new state-of-the-art mammogram machine is set to arrive in Rarotonga by next Friday, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced this at a Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation event on Saturday night.
Land and Lease: Unlocking subtle value drivers in the Cook Islands
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
Understanding the key factors that influence land values is essential for making informed decisions. By Jeff Tikitau Elite Management.
‘Rogue’ operator puts lives at risk
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A group of tourists were put at risk by a turtle tour operator who took them out to Avaavaroa Passage in adverse weather conditions, prompted calls from stakeholders for stricter regulations on ‘rogue operators’.
