Other Sports

Team Mangaia defends Cook Islands Games open division title: Tactical genius secures victory

Mangaia has once again demonstrated its athletic prowess by successfully defending the Cook Islands Games Open division trophy, solidifying its reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the sporting arena.

Cooks PM assures new passport won’t affect constitutional ties with New Zealand

Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended the proposal of a Cook Islands passport, addressing concerns about its potential impact on New Zealand citizenships and responding to comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.

Local

Faster response times expected as Puaikura fire station expands

The volunteers and members of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade are celebrating the expansion of their fire station, which is expected to boost their response service to fire incidents around the island.

Environment

CIIC to begin tree rehabilitation and beautification work at Panama Reserve

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced the tree trimming, pruning and rehabilitation at the Panama Reserve will commence on Monday (today) as part of the Te Tau Papa o Avarua/Avarua Town Plan.

Netball

Thrilling finals at Cook Islands Games

The 2024 Cook Islands Games concluded last Saturday, wrapping up with several exciting final matches across different sports codes.

Other Sports

CI Games conclude in spectacular fashion

The brilliant display of fireworks celebrated the closing ceremony of the third Cook Islands Games after two weeks of absolutely enjoyable, intense and competitive sport events.

Editorials

Ruta Mave: Proposed Cook Islands passport and water woes

My nana used to say people got a brown arm from their elbow down from s#*t stirring, and dangerous expert ones were brown up to their armpits, Ruta Mave writes.

Editorials

Te Ipukarea Society: Dedicated conservation efforts boost Kākerōri population

The Rarotongan Fly-Catcher, locally known as the Kākerōri, has had quite the history. It was once recognised as one of the 10 rarest birds in the world with 29 individuals recorded in 1989. Rats feasting on Kārerōri nests were the number one threat to the Kākerōri.

Features

2019-2023: Empowering women, saving lives in the Cook Islands

In January 2019, Bluesky (formerly Telecom and now Vodafone) and the Ministry of Health conducted a “Text Health Cancer Awareness” programme. Over 7000 texts raised $18,000 which went towards cancer screening initiatives.

Features

‘Love, Hope and Faith’: From community outreach to medical innovation 2013-2018

The New Zealand High Commissioner, Mr John Carter and Mrs Leoni Carter, were farewelled in July 2013. John was instrumental in procuring “pre-loved bras” donated from Curves Gym in Kerikeri, Northland. These bras were distributed to the women of the Northern Group islands.

Features

Daughter adds new chapter to father’s memoir

A revised edition of Tom Neale’s memoir about his solitary life on the remote island of Suwarrow has been published, featuring a new chapter and epilogue written by his daughter, offering a fresh perspective on his experiences.

Cook Islands delegation heads to Niue for 50th anniversary

Prime Minister Mark Brown is leading a delegation of Parliament members and representatives of the Cook Islands Niuean community, to Niue for its 50th self-governance celebration this Saturday.

Fiji

Fiji coup leader George Speight seems unlikely to seek political role - academic

A Fiji politics watcher doubts the 2000 coup frontman George Speight will seek to involve himself in Fijian politics, after being released from prison last week.

Entertainment

Fijian staff celebrate Independence Day with Cook Islands colleagues

Thirty Fijian national staff of Club Raro Resort in Rarotonga celebrated the independence of their homeland with their Cook Islands colleagues, showcasing Fijian culture, on Thursday.