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Letter: PM’s visit to China

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There should not be any complaint from taxpayers if it turns out that we have to part fund the PM's state visit to China for several reasons.

Te Tuhi Kelly: Trumps ‘America First’ mantra

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party states President Trump is passing executive orders with a flourish, because he has to satisfy his voters and supporters.

Australia and Cook Islands to sign MoU, strengthen maritime security partnership

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

Cook Islands and Australia are in the process of finalising an enhanced Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen Australia’s support for Te Kukupa II operations and bolster regional security efforts.

Punanga Turuturu Itivaine set to make a positive impact

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Punanga Turuturu Itivaine (PTI), the women’s counselling and support centre for survivors of gender based violence (GBV) and abuse, responded to 11 calls for assistance during the festive season.

Brief court cases

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Christopher Denny who is representing himself has asked Chief Justice Patrick Keane for a sentencing indication.

TMO trains new midwives, aims to grow workforce

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

With an aim to grow its own workforce, Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is ensuring that its medical staff are trained well to deserve the best care services in the country.

Australia commits to ongoing collaboration with Cooks on transnational crime threats

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Crime, Economy, National, Regional

Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Phoebe Smith is confident that through the Te Kukupa II maritime patrol vessel, Cook Islands with the support from Australia can tackle transnational crimes such as drug trafficking.

Kata: State visit

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

TKV women break decade-long drought, Nikao men retain title

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cricket, Sports

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Takuvaine women’s cricket team won the Cook Islands domestic cricket title after clinching the 2024 T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup over the weekend.

Tri Hard and Three P’s in a Squad win Team Triathlon competition

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association was overjoyed with the turnout at the 2025 BSP and KPMG Team Triathlon held on Saturday.

Letter: Religious debate

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

William Framhein’s reply to Cook Islander and follower of the Muslim faith Tatiana Kautai contains this quote, “… a true Christian will never do anything to displease Jesus”.

Letter: Missing pay check, missing millions?

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Whatever the truth behind Police spokesman Trevor Pitt and whether or not his pay packet went missing, the story recalls decades ago when the government, literally, did not have the money in its bank accounts to meet the public service payroll and went into the vault where there were bags of Tangaroa Dollars.

Community responds to Government’s calls for partnership

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Following the announcement of the launch of the Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme (RSSP), communities around Rarotonga are actively engaging with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) to learn more about the programme.

Coastwatcher honoured after 80 years

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

On a beautiful afternoon in the Ruatonga valley, a poignant ceremony unfolded as the ‘Last Post’ echoed through the gathering at the unveiling of a military plaque for a Cook Islands Coastwatcher.

Back-to-back cruise ship visits boost Rarotonga tourism

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Tourism

Within 48 hours, two cruise ships – the Zuiderdam, which visited on Saturday, and the Costa Deliziosa, which arrived yesterday – called at Rarotonga.

Cook Islands reaffirms climate leadership amidst US withdrawal from Paris Agreement

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Cook Islands has called for continued global cooperation to address climate crisis and for the global community to fill any funding gaps left by the United States after its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

Rarotonga tattoo artist warns of fake bookings, leaving tourists needled

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features, Local, National

A growing number of tourists are falling victim to fraudulent tattoo bookings in Rarotonga, with scammers impersonating local artists and collecting deposits through social media.

PM to China on state visit

Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown will be accorded a state visit to China this month, highlighting growing cooperation between the two countries.