National
Help Rotary end Polio – quiz night
Monday 24 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In 1985, Rotary International launched its PolioPlus programme, the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication through mass vaccination of children.
Bridges undergo maintenance
Monday 24 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Tango Anga’anga o te Kūki ʻĀirani/Ministry of Infrastructure (ICI) have selected bridges across Rarotonga based on the respective structure condition and number of users, to undergo maintenance work.
PAC maintains travel request info from CIIC
Monday 24 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) maintains that the request for travel expense information from Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is made to ensure accountability and CIIC ‘must’ provide the requested data.
Cooks reaffirm commitment to Pac-led leadership
Sunday 23 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific-led leadership last week, joining fellow Troika Officials of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as well as Officials from Fiji and Palau, to discuss regional priorities as part of considerations leading up to the annual Forum Leaders Meeting to convene in the Solomon Islands in September.
Police arrest drunk drivers
Sunday 23 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Witnesses stopped a driver who was seen driving dangerously at the controlled single-lane roadway at bridge works in Avatiu on Saturday night after it had driven past a red light and towards another vehicle.
Police to hold cyber safety outreach this week
Sunday 23 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
Three of the 10 Police Officers who were involved in cyber safety training last month will be leading a community outreach this week, starting with Tereora College.
CIIC terminates contract for Farmers Market construction
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has terminated the contract of the contractor building Te Tāpora Kai/Farmers Market, with the project about 60 per cent finished. Melina Etches reports.
CIIC achieves unmodified audit opinion for the first time
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is pleased to announce that KPMG has completed its audit of the CIIC Group financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024, delivering an Unmodified Audit Opinion for the first time in its history.
Top cop appointment in final stages, official announcement imminent
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The recruitment process for the top cop position is in its final stages and an official announcement is expected soon.
Four ‘known’ juvenile offenders arrested
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police have apprehended and arrested four known juvenile offenders, aged between 14 and 16, following recent burglary incidents that occurred over the past week.
Filipino teacher brings nine yearsof tech expertise to local students
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Education, National
A Filipino teacher in the Cook Islands brought her nine years of experience to enhance her students’ skills, offering them new opportunities in the field.
Rarotonga marks World Down Syndrome Day
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Features, Health, Local, National, Weekend
A World Down Syndrome Day fundraiser held at Rarotonga’s Punanga Nui Market raised over $1000 for the Cook Islands Down Syndrome Association.
Chestnut season brings joy and income to local vendors
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Several weeks into the Cook Islands’ longest chestnut harvesting season, local women are particularly enjoying the bounty from the impressive chestnut trees planted by their ancestors.
Cook Islands continues to advocate for a balanced approach
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands advocates for a balanced maritime levy, ensuring Small Island Developing States are not disproportionately burdened and maintaining vital shipping access.
Miss Cook Islands inspires Atiu youth through mentorship programme
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features, National, Outer Islands
Reigning Miss Cook Islands and Maine Kūki ʻAirani Aotearoa 2024, Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate, is visiting the island of Atiu, connecting with youths through a mentorship and community engagement programme.
Chamber calls for proactive approach to electricity debt
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses struggling with high electricity costs in Rarotonga to engage with Te Aponga Uira (TAU) to avoid disconnection while also encouraging for a proactive approach from the electricity provider.
Green hydrogen project enters phase two with community engagement
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Tourism
Motu Beachfront Art Villas is ramping up its commitment to sustainability as it moves into the second phase of a pioneering Green Hydrogen Project.
Police failure to verify informant leads to dismissal of drug case
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands High Court has released the full judgment in which a businessperson was discharged from a drug-related matter more than a week ago, due to the police’s failure to adequately establish the reliability of an anonymous informer.
11 chickenpox cases confirmed, parents urged to be vigilant
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands is experiencing ‘sporadic’ chickenpox cases, primarily in young children, prompting health officials to urge vigilance but not yet declare an outbreak.
‘Nothing we can do’: Blackrock Preschool prepares for move to new premises
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
In a push from the government agency, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), Blackrock Preschool in Nikao will move to its new premises 30 metres away to make way for the redevelopment of the Nikao Social Centre area into a recreational and social hub.
