National
Cook Islands and Republic of Poland establish diplomatic relations
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands has established its 68th diplomatic partner in Poland, with the aim of exploring potential areas of cooperation in the blue economy and regional security.
Traditional leaders seek direct funding for conservation efforts
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Environment, Local, National
The House of Ariki welcomed representatives from an American nonprofit environmental organisation to discuss funding challenges and the implementation of conservation projects in the Cook Islands.
Police arrest adult linked to recent juvenile burglary cases
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Police have confirmed that a 23-year-old man arrested on Friday is linked to four known juvenile offenders who were recently arrested in connection with burglary cases.
New international body to promote Polynesian ancestral sports
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
The establishment of the International Federation of Ancestral Sports is anticipated by the end of this month, bringing together five nations from the Polynesian triangle: Rapa Nui, Hawaii, New Zealand, French Polynesia and the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands Police to restart recruitment to boost road presence
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police Service is intending to restart recruiting soon to address the pressure they face on weekends and increase police presence.
Researchers find active volcanic hotspot in Cook Islands seabed
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Researchers have discovered a potentially younger and active volcanic hotspot beneath the Cook Islands’ waters, prompting excitement for geological understanding and raising calls for caution regarding seabed mining.
Green Hydrogen - an off-grid energy solution
Monday 24 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National, Technology
A groundbreaking load management test conducted at Motu Beachfront Villas Resort on Thursday is a significant step towards developing an off-grid energy solution powered by green hydrogen.
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.
