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Vulnerable face ongoing challenges and difficulties

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The renovation of a home owned by a vulnerable family in Aitutaki has been completed but it was not without its frustrations and difficulties with communication breakdowns and red tape.

Major cleanup of Manihiki to take place

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

The Cook Islands Government is spending more than $750,000 over four years on the cleanup of bulky waste in Manihiki.

SPCA ‘stretched thin’, urging visiting tourists to donate

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

As the number of abandoned dogs coming into the Cook Islands SPCA triples and pet food prices sky-rocket, the animal welfare organisation is urging visiting tourists to give a fixed donation to help it stay afloat. Joanne Holden reports.

Kata: Work Visa fee

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Netball Cook Islands creates opportunities for young women

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands is focused on creating opportunities for young women in the Cook Islands.

Church Talk: ‘May we evaluate what we treasure in our hearts’

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The gospel of Jesus Christ has within it a principle of progression, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Latter-day Saints.

Charlie-Puna offers apology in Court

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna has apologised for her role in conspiracy and theft.

Kata: Work visa

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Former Prime Minister’s visit part of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting preparations

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands’ preparations to host the 52nd annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting ramped up this week with an official visit from Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna.

Tangi Kaara beats tonight

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tonight, the vibrant sounds of drumming will reverberate through Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) as schools from around the island gather for the eagerly awaited ‘CITC Pump the Beats’ Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023 drumming competition.

PM Brown clarifies new regulations of Immigration Act

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration and Foreign Affairs Mark Brown says the new regulations of the Immigration Act 2021 were based on the sentiments of the Cook Islands people on foreign workers at the time.

Inaugural Jetstar Sydney flight arrives to a warm welcome

Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Jetstar celebrated a significant milestone as its inaugural flight from Australia touched down yesterday in Rarotonga on a clear crisp morning, arriving to a warm cultural welcome and island hospitality.

Kata: Starlink

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Top Group C, Defeats Solomon Islands

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports

Victoria Fatiaki has been awarded the player of the match as Cook Islands footballer against Solomon Islands at the OFC U19 Women’s Championship 2023 in Suva, Fiji. This comes after Cook Islands defeated the Solomon Islands 1-0 in the final Group C match at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Suva, Fiji. Fatiaki said playing […]

National Security policy launched

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has launched the country’s first-ever national security policy, calling on for greater cooperation in the Pacific.

Titikaveka’s Betela Ready to Reopen

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Culture, Features, National

The village of Titikaveka is excited as the Ekalesia’s Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela reopens its doors tomorrow, following months of detailed renovations.

Jetstar launches new route to strengthen tourism and connectivity

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Jetstar, one of the leading low cost airlines made history this morning with the launch of its first direct flight from Sydney, Australia to Rarotonga.

Cook Islands Starlink ‘users’ warned

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology

Starlink is not officially in the Cook Islands market, but several users have already taken advantage of its infrastructure.

Global ocean conservation initiative reaches Penrhyn

Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

A global initiative supporting ocean conservation efforts in the most remote corners of the tropical Pacific has sent an all-Cook Islands research team to Penrhyn.

Kata: National Environment Service

Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion