Promoted

Wearing soars to the top

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National

It was an emotional roller coaster for 17-year-old Katee Wearing, who was named Tereora College Dux 2024 at the annual prize-giving ceremony on Thursday evening, held in the school hall packed with families and loved ones.

Education


Court brief

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National

The case of a man accused of raping a girl under the age of 12 has been adjourned to January 31, 2025, as he did not appear in the Criminals Court for his call over on Thursday due to extreme mobility issues.

Court


SBMA commissioner resigns

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has announced the resignation of Alex Herman as Seabed Minerals Commissioner, ending a significant chapter in the authority’s history.

Local


Thomas Wynne: Roots of justice

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This is part two of three articles on the writing and founding of our Cook Islands Constitution. By Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


Survey reveals shocking domestic violence figures in Cook Islands

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National, Outer Islands

The 2014 Cook Islands Family Health and Safety Survey, re-opened by Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW), reveals alarmingly high rates of domestic violence against women across the islands, with physical and sexual violence being prevalent, particularly in the Southern Group Islands.

Crime


Paddlers honour friend with donation

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Paddling, Sports

The Dennes Boys Vaka Eiva crew from Australia has generously donated stationery supplies, sports equipment and t-shirts to Apii Takitumu in Matavera.

Education


Tereora College honours top students

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National

The sounds of drums and joyful cheers drowned out the pouring rain as over 700 students of Tereora College celebrated the end of the academic year with their annual prize-giving event on Thursday night.

Education


Building dreams, kit by kit

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National

Next Kit Home, a two-year-old local company, is striving to make building homes simpler and more affordable in the Cook Islands.

Business


Family feud erupts at investiture ceremony

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

In an emotional display of cultural tensions, families gathered in a noisy fervent and physical ‘pato’i’ (protest) during the ‘akauru’uru’anga’ (traditional investiture ceremony) for the Pera Mataiapo Tutara title of Vaka Puaikura at the Kainganui Marae this week.

Culture


Football teams battle in knockouts to keep championship hopes alive

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The much-anticipated first round of the 2024 CIFA Knock-Out competition is finally here, and teams from across the island are gearing up for an action-packed day of football.

Football


Te Tupu reigns supreme

Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

The celebrated 2024 Cook Islands Canoeing Association Vaka Eiva concluded yesterday with the Round Rarotonga Relay V6 open men and women’s oe vaka races, showcasing the endurance and skills of the paddlers, and uniting local talent and international teams.

Paddling


Juniors impress in marathon races

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

The Cook Islands Canoeing Association Vaka Eiva junior paddlers hit the lagoon again in Muri for the marathon two-kilometre and six-kilometre V6 races yesterday.

Paddling

Church Talk: Blessings or curses -Akameitakianga me e Taumaa Iki Tataki Tai

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

All God’s promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ: “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance … Kare ua te Atu I akaroaroa I Tana I tuatua maira, mei ta tetai pae e karanga ra e, e akaroaroa; e akakoromaki maata ra Tona ia tatou, kare rava I anoano e kia mate atu tetai, kia rauka katoatoa ra te tataraara” – 2 Peter 3:9.

Church Talk

Letter: Enforcement of law

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Recently in the middle of town, not far at all from the Police station, a young motorbike rider, black hoodie overhead, white helmet on top of that, not speeding, and helmet just flew off, strap dangling.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Give the owners the land back

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) wants to move Blackrock Preschool, “to prioritise the development of sporting codes”. May this writer humbly suggest that CIIC in the first instance prioritise Cook Islands landowner rights?

Letters to the Editor


Letter: ‘Shameless racism and Islamophobia’

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Recently, there has been substantial discourse over the one and only mosque established in the Cook Islands.

Letters to the Editor


Legacy lives on: Tekeu honoured with ancestral Mataiapo title

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Weekend

Fifty-six years after his late father held the title, Tekeu Maki Tekeu, 68, was yesterday invested with the Ta Mataiapo title of Matavera.

Culture


Water cartage on the rise as residents battle low pressure

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The much-needed rain yesterday is expected to bring some relief to Rarotonga residents residing on higher grounds who continue to battle low or no water pressure.

Local


Kavera crash accused on strict bail conditions

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National

A man facing multiple charges following a major crash in Kavera on Sunday evening has been remanded on bail under four strict conditions by the Criminal Court.

Court


Cook Islands pledges support for women’s empowerment and gender equality

Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands delegation led by Internal Affairs Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown “actively” participated in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 19–21.

Local


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