National
First Cook Islander joins prestigious fellowship
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, Local, National, Weekend
As the first Cook Islander to be accepted into a “lifetime” fellowship, Louisa Castledine is looking forward to introducing Cook Islands to a global league of academic leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Confirmation ceremony brings together Rarotonga Catholic community
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The Avarua St Joseph’s Cathedral and Matavera Sacred Heart Parish gathered together on Sunday to celebrate in the spiritual journey of Catholic students as they received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Court briefs
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Hiwi Wauatai, who admitted to carelessly driving in Takuvaine on May 13 this year, was discharged without a conviction at the Criminal Court in Avarua last Thursday.
Unregistered religious bodies should not be operating" Minister Mokoroa
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Three religious bodies including Cook Islands’ first and only mosque have yet to be registered and should not be operating, says the Minister for Justice.
Diplomatic envoys from Canada and Papua New Guinea to visit Cook Islands
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
High Commissioners from Canada and Papua New Guinea will visit Rarotonga this week to present their Letters of Introduction to Prime Minister Mark Brown during a ceremony facilitated by Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).
Pacific leaders meet in Rarotonga to discuss higher education
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National, Politics, Regional
The 98th Meeting of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Council commenced yesterday at The Edgewater Resort and Spa, attracting Ministers and education leaders from across the Pacific to discuss the future of tertiary education in the region.
Ink for a cause: Movember Cook Islands tattoo event draws a crowd
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Health, National
Movember is more than just a month for growing mustaches. It is a global movement aimed at raising awareness of and funds for men’s health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.
Cook Islands seek greater investment in USP Cook Islands Campus
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Regional
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Secretary, Tepaeru Herrmann, met with University of the South Pacific (USP) Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia, who is in Rarotonga for the 98th USP Council meeting.
Dry conditions fuel uncontrolled fires
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Weather
An increase in uncontrolled rubbish fires, which pose a significant risk to public safety and the environment, is being exacerbated by the dry spell with windy conditions experienced in Rarotonga.
Road markings resume in Muri
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Infrastructure Cook Islands civil works team began marking the new seal roads last week.
Immigration to launch new online visa and permit application system in January 2025
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its new online visa and permit application system, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of immigration services in the Cook Islands.
Miraculous escape in horror crash
Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A granddad praised God for the safety of his granddaughter and other youths who were involved in a serious car crash in Rarotonga, while criticising drunk driving and delayed emergency response.
Police attend to weekend crashes
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating a hit and run case that was reported early yesterday morning.
National dialogue on Cook Islands well-being
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Agriculture, National
Secretary for Agriculture Temarama Anguna-Kamana says there is a decline in agriculture and local fisheries due to limited land, labour constraints and tourism competition as well as climate change.
Aspiring doctor is Nukutere Dux
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Elizabeth Akava Akaruru, a 15-year-old with dreams of becoming a doctor, was named the top student of Nukutere College 2024.
Cooks, NZ health discuss dialysis unit
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is holding discussions with New Zealand health officials for a new dialysis unit.
Deep-sea 'promotion not consultation'
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Opposition leader Tina Browne has claimed that the meaning of the word “consultation” is lost on the Government, following a government-led seabed minerals meeting that was held in New Zealand last week.
Read, read, read
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
To be a writer, you need to read, read, read, says children’s book author Karen McMillan, who recently wrote Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga.
RMD ‘system error’ annoys taxpayer
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A businessman in Rarotonga is annoyed with the Cook Islands tax department for a taxation blunder they’re calling a ‘system error’.
Abandoned house up in flames
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
An abandoned Atupa house on the backroad of Nikao went up in smoke and flames yesterday afternoon with authorities and neighbors puzzled as to what caused the outbreak.
