Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Students across the nation are given a way with words thanks to the Rotary Club of Rarotonga 9920, who continue their legacy of providing dictionaries to every Year 9 student in the Cook Islands.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A jury trial of a man accused of rape and burglary entered day two yesterday with testimony from a burglary victim and a closed court session to discuss witness details.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I write with a heavy heart, disappointed by the narrow-mindedness I see in some of my fellow Cook Islanders when it comes to seabed minerals exploration.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I would like to speak as an environmentally concerned Cook Islander, hearing concerns raised by Dr Teina Rongo on Temu Okotai’s radio show yesterday morning (Monday).
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Ocean Ancestors is a home-grown collective deeply rooted in our communities. We’re NGOs, businesses and individuals united by a shared passion for protecting the ocean ... together raising the concerns of our people as the demand for resources, including deep sea minerals, overwhelms.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands is set to gain a deeper understanding of seabed mining through expert discussions and knowledge sharing at the 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference held at the National Auditorium.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The newly appointed executive board of the national women’s counselling centre is committed to strengthening relationships with key agencies to improve support for victims of gender-based violence in the country.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Mangaia’s incoming Island Government members were sworn in during a special ceremony last week.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the At Sea,Sail Out Rally against deep-sea mining but has expressed reservations about thecall for a moratorium on deep-sea activities.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The excitement builds at the CIFA Complex today as the grassroots teams take the field for their Round 9 fixtures.
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands remains in contention for a spot in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 despite going down to Tonga on day two of the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Regional, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is proudly hosting the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier from September 16-21 in collaboration with the Oceania Netball federation.
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge saw a thrilling victory for experienced triathletes Roland Neururer and Jason Moorfield, who set a new course record.
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round 8 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup was packed with excitement as teams across all divisions left everything on the field, delivering thrilling moments and some unexpected results.
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Four talented performing acts from the semi-finals of the Cook Islands Has Talent show have secured their spots in the grand finale, which will take place next Saturday, September 28.
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I see in various forms of media, including Letters to the Editor and the Ocean Ancestors Facebook page, discussions and arguments that refer to the Bible.
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The marine minerals community from over 25 countries has gathered in Rarotonga, sharing ideas and knowledge on the future of seabed minerals as the 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference 2024 officially opened yesterday at the National Auditorium.
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands wants to be the country that is at the forefront of the seabed minerals sector, declared Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The Cook Islands Police Service has expressed great concerns over the ongoing behaviour of drink driving leading to road incidents following last weekend’s list of incidents.