Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season is heading into round seven, with anticipation building for thrilling action at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s Competition, featuring Cook Islands Residents, Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) and Fiji Tabusoro, was launched yesterday.
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands national football side departed last night for the OFC U16 Women’s Championship, set to take place in Fiji from September 8-21, 2024.
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown handed over the chairmanship of the Smaller Island States (SIS) to the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Wesley Simina, last week.
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
As the Cook Islands Returned Services (CIRSA) came together to commemorate Merchant Navy Day on Tuesday, they also paid tribute to 91-year-old sailor Mervin Charles Martin, who passed away last month.
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands’ growing water crisis during dry spells, alongside other countries’ needs, are being addressed at the Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference, held this week Rarotonga.
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman, who was involved in a crash in March this year, was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $234 for a charge of excess blood alcohol.
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
The heavy downpour on Tuesday did not dampen the spirits of over 300 students and 23 staff at Apii Avarua Primary School, who are celebrating Literacy Week with uniqueness and fun while acknowledging and celebrating the linguistic and cultural diversity among the students.
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Nearly half of Cook Islands residents have non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to the Ministry of Health’s National-Health-Information-Bulletin-2021-2023 report on NCDs.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The round six clashes in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition last week delivered thrilling football action across all divisions, with several closely contested matches and standout performances.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby Union Awards Night held at the Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi on Saturday night was a remarkable celebration of talent, dedication and sportsmanship across junior and senior divisions.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
William Framhein was elected the new Pu Tapere (leader of the village) for Maraerenga at a village meeting last month.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, E Kura teia ki te Kopapa akaaere o “To Tatou Vai”, e pera te Minita Ngateitei Albert Nicholas, I teia Monite i topa ua ake nei (Ra 19 Aukute), kua aravei atu au i te Tama Akatere’au o te Kopapa Akaaere o te TTV koia a Tereapii Timoti, e pera tetai mema i runga i teia kopapa koia a Sam Napa Snr.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister and former chair of the Forum, Mark Brown is urging Pacific Island leaders to come together on a collective stance on deep-sea mining, ahead of a key talanoa session set for next month.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
The Omoka and Tetautua schools on the northern group island of Penrhyn/Tongareva held a special formal assembly to welcome and acknowledge their Member of Parliament, Sarakura Tapaitau.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Public submissions for or against the Akapuao (Enua Manea) Property Coastal Protection Project that aims to prevent further erosion occurring along the coastline and stream bank in Titikaveka, are now open.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Twenty Pacific islands ministers have gathered in Rarotonga this week to discuss solutions and ideas to combat water and wastewater threats.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run incident which occurred late Saturday night, leaving four teenagers injured with some sustaining serious injuries.
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The Public Service Commissioner denies any government protocol restricting public servants from speaking publicly against seabed mining, after claims made by an environmental campaigner.