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Holidaymakers set sail for Pukapuka
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Avatiu Harbour was buzzing with activity yesterday morning as passengers bound for Pukapuka boarded the Lady Samoa IV.
Pope announces new leadership for Cook Islands Catholic Church
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Pope Francis has appointed Father Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado of the Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) as new coadjutor bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Pukapuka ferry trip for diaspora costs $640,000
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands, Regional, Samoa
A Samoan passenger ferry chartered by the Cook Islands government for $640,000 is scheduled to arrive in Rarotonga today and take 160 New Zealand and Australia based people of Pukapuka descent to the northern island. Al Williams reports.
Fresh pineapples on offer this Christmas season
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Weeks into the Christmas celebration and the Maoate family is encouraging families to eat healthy and live healthy.
Ruta Mave: We all need to be listening and looking
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Local, National
Men treating women as important and deserving respect at home, work and in the courtrooms will initiate change for the White Ribbon campaign.
Mum and daughter attend COP28
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Cook Islands' Nanette Woonton is at the COP28 event in Dubai in her capacity as the Communications and Outreach Advisor for SPREP.
Funding uncertainty as climate change impacts Pacific
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Weather
‘The Cook Islands is highly vulnerable and at risk to extreme events’
Turtle trio release draws crowd
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, Local, National
Hundreds of people waded through the knee-high water at the entrance of Avaavarua Passage in Rarotonga to accompany a trio of rescue turtles on the first leg of their release into the wild.
Cooks warms to cannabis debate
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National, Politics
‘Hemp could have a commercial benefit for Cook Islands’
Spreading festive cheer on Rarotonga
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
The Tropical Christmas Committee is pleased with the activities of the festive period which continues today with the Santa on Tour from 8.30am to 11.30am, starting at CITC Supermarket to the Punanga Nui Market and through town.
Crew praised for minimising cargo damage in Penrhyn delivery
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Penrhyn residents have commended Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) barge crew for ensuring their goods reached the island with minimal damages after storm-like weather had affected them this week.
Government seeks more Ministers
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National, Parliament
The Cook Islands government is seeking to increase the number of Cabinet Ministers from six to eight through a proposed amendment to the Constitution, which will be tabled in Parliament next week.
Rarotonga’s first cathedral reopens as Monsignor Bernadin Castanie Centre
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Bishop Paul Donoghue, the head of the Cook Islands Catholic Church, led a joyous celebration yesterday alongside members of the diocese as they marked the restoration of the country’s first cathedral.
Penrhyn residents still disappointed about lack of timely weather warning
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Penrhyn Island executive officer Puna Vano remains disappointed at the lack of prior weather warning for the strong winds which damaged eight homes on the island.
Mousing around town: Mickey and Minnie jingle all the way in Rarotonga
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Disney’s beloved characters, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, brought cheer to the annual Tropical Christmas float parade yesterday, drawing a respectable crowd to the festive event.
Santa’s coming to town (and he’s bringing fireworks!)
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
Rotaract Rarotonga is gearing up for its annual Christmas in the Park event, which will be held on Thursday, December 14, at the National Auditorium.
Raro bound French Navy ship open to public tours
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The French Navy ship Arago is in Rarotonga today offering public tours from 2pm to 5pm daily until Sunday.
Government agencies partner to address traffic congestion and improve safety
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Police, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will be taking actions to better manage traffic in the Avarua town centre to reduce risks, improve pedestrian safety and experience as well as measures for public transport.
Arrest made in fatal accident of beloved Cook Islands pilot
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Regional, Samoa, Solomon Islands
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested a 20-year-old male suspect in connection with the fatal accident involving a Cook Islands national in Honiara on December 3rd.
Cook Islands youth leaders urged to tap into $16,000 grants
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
Grants of US$10,000 (NZ$16,239) are up for grabs for Cook Islands alumni of a Pacific youth leadership development programme, to design and implement projects which will help address issues in the region.
