National

Ngāti Maoate tribe honours Samoan heritage with land gift

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Ngāti Maoate tribe, who have close blood ties to the Mata’afa line of Samoa, have gifted land to the Samoan community on Rarotonga.

Culture


Koutu Nui calls for systematic review of Cook Islands land law

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Koutu Nui, a group of sub chiefs, has presented its submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee considering two amendments to the Cook Islands Act 1915, proposed by Opposition Leader Tina Browne.

Local


Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.

Court


MV Lady Moana fire investigation underway: Ministry of Transport

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

An investigation into the fire that broke out onboard cargo vessel MV Lady Moana about 60 nautical miles off Penrhyn over a week ago is underway, says the Ministry of Transport.

Local


Family appeals for help in locating missing teen

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

The family of a 15-year-old Arorangi boy who has been missing for a week is pleading for support from the community to bring him back home safely.

Local


Police make eighth arrest in nightclub brawl case

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National

Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.

Court


Climate change a major threat to children’s rights in Pacific region: UNCRC

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) are returning to the Pacific Island Countries to take stock of their efforts to advance children’s rights.

National


Suwarrow guardians return to Rarotonga after six-month mission

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

After six months away to carry out necessary monitoring of sailing vessels to the Cook Islands Suwarrow National Park, veteran park ranger Harry Papa’i and assistant park ranger Maarateina Vakapora have safely returned home to Rarotonga on MV Lady Moana.

National


Rabuka humbled by support from Fijian diaspora in Cook Islands

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Regional

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was humbled by the support he received from Fijians residing and working in Rarotonga and Aitutaki during his weeklong visit for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting last week.

Fiji


Vaka Paikea takes a dry dock vacation in preparation for cyclone season

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, which runs from November to April, Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation’s Vaka Paikea was lifted out of Avatiu Port and onto dry dock at the Punanga Nui Market seaside grounds yesterday.

Local


Commissioner Keenan highlights Cook Islands’ role in Pacific maritime security

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Regional maritime cooperation and capacity strengthening were a key part of Cook Islands’ interests at this year’s Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference in Sydney, recently.

Crime


‘No room for complacency’

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A large crowd gathered at the National Auditorium on Sunday for the annual Cyclone Season Prayer Service, as two to three named cyclones are expected to pass through the Cook Islands this tropical cyclone season.

Local


Trained to tame : Corrections staff sharpen skills as security concerns rise

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Recent arrests have come as a stark reminder to Corrective Services staff in stepping up to prepare for emergency situations within prison walls.

Local


Providing more and better health care, TMO launches strategic plan

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

With the mission to provide exceptional clinical care for the people of Cook Islands, the Ministry of Health has been working closely with Pasifika Medical to provide and look after those who are referred to New Zealand for further care.

Health


Persistent offender gets three days’ jail for probation breach

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, was released from custody following a string of charges, over a period of months.

Court


Prime Minister Mark Brown happy with Pacific Islands Forum meeting success

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The newly endorsed Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) has received $50million from Saudi Arabia.

National


High profile burglary accused enters not guilty pleas

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.

Court


Petition questioning bail conditions attracts 3000 signatures following late night brawl on Rarotonga

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National

An online petition questioning the bail conditions around six men facing multiple charges over a late night brawl on Rarotonga has attracted more than 3000 signatures.

Court


Familiar faces honour those who fought

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Last Post played on a bugle by John Hinton, followed by a minute of silence, signaled the start of the poignant Remembrance Day parade.

Local


Strengthening unity and resilience: Lessons from the Blue Pacific Continent

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

My recent journey through the Pacific over the past two weeks has been an enlightening experience, one that has left an enduring impression on my perspective.

National


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