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Ruta Mave: ‘Silent steal’ is eating our country alive
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Pink collar crime is small bills, big fraud. The silent steal, and it is eating our country alive, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Urgent legal reforms needed
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write to salute and acknowledge the opinion article by Thomas Wynne in the Cook Islands News on 12 October 2024.
Family honours loved one in Rarotonga
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
The family of Dr Thomas Brian Guy, who died in Rarotonga in 1977, travelled from Canada and Australia to unveil his plaque in the Nikao Cemetery, which they discovered thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.
Chef turns humble pancake business into family lifeline
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
A former New Zealand chef with Cook Islands roots returned home over a decade ago to care for his aging parents.
Thrilling finish looms as Cook Islands Games enter final week
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
As the first week of the thrilling Cook Islands Games sports competition between the 11 islands draws to a close, excitement is at an all-time high.
Woman facing additional charges in hit-and-run case
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman alleged to have injured four teenagers in a hit and run matter will be facing more charges, the Cook Islands Criminal Court heard last week.
Mental health assessment ordered for accused burglar
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A psychological assessment of one of the three men accused of a series of burglaries in Rarotonga has been ordered by the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Police review panel discusses community policing initiative
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Government is considering re-establishing community policing to address the rising crime rate, with discussions underway and support from various stakeholders.
Kata: Menu
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
‘I feel so unsafe’: Victim’s grief compounded by police delays and lack of communication
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
A traumatised victim of a theft incident, who believes they are being targeted by a group of young thieves, is left feeling further traumatised by the lack of response and security provided by the police.
New talents emerge in athletics
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Thirteen-year-old Metuamaru Arere won the gold medal in the women’s 100-metre sprint on the first day of athletics at the 2024 Cook Islands Games yesterday.
International referees share expertise at Cook Islands Games handball comp
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Handball, Sports
The beach handball competition will conclude today with the open men’s and women’s finals. Alongside the country’s top players, the event also features International Handball Federation (IHF) Beach Handball referees Daniela Andreea Enache and Corina Floriana Constantin from Romania, as well as Australian referees Claire Dennerley and Sally Potocki, who is also an Australian Handball […]
Mammogram screening set to start from November: TMO
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The new mammogram machine for Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is scheduled to arrive this month with services expected to commence next month.
Resilience and teamwork pave way to gold for Cook Islands
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands’ all-girls robotics team overcame challenges to win a gold medal at the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge, showcasing their resilience, teamwork and dedication to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Cashing in on the Games: Local businesses benefit from island buzz
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, National
While hundreds gather at the Cook Islands Games for sportsmanship, some families and businesses are using the opportunity to supplement their income and give back to those in need.
Panthers unbeaten at Papeete 7s
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti
Tupapa Panthers finished day one of the Papeete Sevens tournament in Tahiti, French Polynesia, undefeated after three wins yesterday.
Thomas Wynne: Time for a moratorium on travel?
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
At the stroke of a pen, 50 nautical miles outside of every island that makes up the country we now call the Cook Islands was protected. This also allowed for pockets of commercial activity, managed in balance with the environment and aimed at creating revenue for our country and its people.
Pukapuka/Nassau and Rarotonga win tennis masters doubles gold
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis
The Cook Islands Games tennis masters men’s and women’s doubles events were completed on Tuesday with some superb play from both divisions.
Penrhyn schools’ Literacy Week events raise funds for Māori books
Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Penrhyn schools took a unique approach to celebrate Literacy Week by hosting an exciting spallation, a vibrant float parade combined with a pageant, earlier this month.
Bus driver sentenced to twelve months’ probation supervision
Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 46-year-old Fiji national driver who crashed a tourist bus in December 2022 has been sentenced to 12 months of probation supervision.
