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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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
