Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather
Vaka Marumaru Atua’s anticipated departure for Atiu yesterday afternoon was delayed until this morning due to unpredictable challenging weather conditions affecting the island.
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National, New Zealand, Regional
There has been a steady increase in patient referrals, primarily due to rising healthcare needs and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, according to a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health report.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Last weekend's round of matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season featured thrilling games across all divisions.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
Boxing fans on the island are eagerly awaiting the Cook Islands Boxing Association (CIBA) ‘Future Champions Fight Night’ this Friday, starting at 6pm, at the Tupapa Netball Domes.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In a recent issue of Cook Islands News, the government’s travel expenditure for the last financial year was published and I for one really appreciated the opportunity to see the particular details of this, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features, National
The “Godfather” of the Pacific contemporary art, Fatu Feu’u, has returned to the Cook Islands to work alongside a local artist and express his gratitude for the place that helped him launch his artistic career.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Every year Rarotonga Rotary hosts key fundraising activities dedicated to several projects in the community and nationwide.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has issued a travel advisory for residents travelling to African countries affected by mpox outbreak, while assuring the public that the risk to the Cook Islands remains low.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
After more than two years, the excess breath alcohol case against Steven Kavana concluded with Justice of the Peace John Whitta finding him guilty and imposing a 12-month mandatory disqualification from driving.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, Marshall Islands, National, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Hilda Heine in the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, yesterday.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
Cook Islands female artists are thriving in the tattoo industry after overcoming several challenges over the years in what might be perceived as a male-dominated field, particularly in Polynesian culture.
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service (NES) has stopped work on a redevelopment project at the old ‘Sheraton Hotel’ site until an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is completed.
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a thrilling 80-minute match that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Avatiu Eels emerged victorious over the Tupapa Panthers, clinching the 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s premiership title with a hard-fought 32-27 win on Saturday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka. Solomone Taukei reports.
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Snoop Dogg is a popular hip-hop rapper named after Snoopy from the peanut’s cartoons. He is a successful cannabis businessman and now the grand-daddy of the recent Paris Olympics.
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Do we have a water crises, or are we suffering the after-effects of Idiotic Decisions in Crises?
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Tourism
An 82-year-old New Zealander is visiting Rarotonga for the 63rd time after falling deeply in love with the island during an accidental visit in the 1970s.
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Tourism
New executive members for the 2024-25 financial year will be elected at the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
There are concerns for older persons who do not have family members to care for them and the lack of support for caregivers who are looking after family members in their homes.