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PM addresses water issues in Constitution Day speech
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National, Politics
Cook Islands celebrated its 59th Constitution Day on Sunday, marked by remarkable milestones highlighting the country’s successful self-governance journey, while the Prime Minister addressed the current water tariff issue amidst global and regional turmoil.
Court briefs
Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is charged with two counts of assault on a female will be sentenced on October 15 after he waived his rights to a lawyer.
US Coast Guard Cutter visits Cook Islands for joint patrol
Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Around 85 United States coastguards arrived in Rarotonga yesterday aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane from Hawaii, focusing on search and rescue and fisheries law enforcement.
Cook Islands couple secure podium finish in US paddle race
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
Both fairly new to outrigger paddling, husband and wife team Damien Heather and Ana File-Heather competed at the Gorge Downwind Champs in the United States earlier this month (July 8-13), securing a podium finish.
Cook Islands U16 suffers heartbreaking loss vs Fiji
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Fiji scored deep into stoppage time to break Cook Islands hearts and open their campaign with a win at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2024.
Defending champs off to winning start in Rarotonga Football Season
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga and Matavera-Ngatangiia clashed in the feature match of the 2024 Rarotonga football season on Saturday at Victoria Park, marking the exciting season opener.
Youngsters help police with headquarters cleanup
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
A half-day clean-up at the police headquarters last week has laid the groundwork for a training programme to be held in the coming month.
Michael Tavioni: Why are you trying to put a tax on water?
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
I feel the need to continue addressing the issue of government charging tax on water, especially on the local people and the food producers of Rarotonga, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.
PM calls for stronger Pacific borders
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Regional
The 26th Annual Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Conference began on Monday, with the Prime Minister urging regional customs agencies to innovate and collaborate across the Oceania region.
Te Marae Ora hopeful for increased local health workers in key positions
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) continues to struggle to maintain sufficient staff numbers, leading to ongoing recruitment of overseas specialists. However, the ministry is hopeful this situation will soon improve.
Annual Trade Day to feature record number of vendors
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Local, National
More than 90 vendors are expected to showcase their crafts, products as well as a variety of island style delicacies at the 2024 Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) Trade Day, starting this Wednesday at the Punanga Nui Market.
‘The tī was coffee’: Mangaia relives its café past
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
If you think sipping lattes is a sign of Ponsonby-style modernity – think again. Mangaia was doing it a century ago, writes Rod Dixon.
Town Whites hold off Country Blacks to claim Conan’s Cup
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
After two unsuccessful attempts, the Town Whites finally managed to lift the Conan’s Cup women’s title in the second leg of the Cook Islands Rugby League State of Origin Series held on Saturday.
Back to basics in offshore fisheries management
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
I have read with great interest the debate on offshore tuna fisheries in the Cook Islands News, and like any topic discussed in any newspaper, the discussion is limited by print space, writes Barbara Hanchard.
A family dynasty built on hard work and humility
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
The Anae siblings, all elite athletes in their respective sports, credit their strong work ethic, instilled by their Cook Islander mother, for their success.
Cook Islands and Australia strengthen maritime security cooperation
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Australian Defence Advisor, Group Captain Andrew Hoffmann, visited Rarotonga from June 19 – 21.
Hilyard makes history as first Pacific rep on Internet Society Board
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
The Internet Society, is an American nonprofit advocacy organisation founded in 1992 with local chapters around the world, recently held its annual general meeting in Washington DC in the United States.
CIIC defends in-house projects after ‘high’ private sector bids
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Local, National, Parliament
Cook Islands government is prioritising keeping project costs affordable and will use the public sector model or engage private sectors selectively to deliver projects within budget.
Cook Islands laws now consolidated and freely accessible online
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National, Parliament
The Parliament of the Cook Islands, the Crown Law Office and Aotearoa New Zealand’s LexisNexis have collaborated to make the laws of the Cook Islands consolidated, accessible and clear.
PM pledges return of community policing to tackle ‘rising crime’
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister for Police, says he will ensure the re-establishment of community police to tackle the rising crime rate in Rarotonga.
