Articles by webmaster

Te Ipukarea Society: The mysteries of the Pacific Starlings

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Have you ever been for a walk in the forest and been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a smokey dark grey bird with pale yellow eyes? If you have, you may have been looking at the shy and hard to find ‘Ī’oi or Rarotonga starling.

Customs officer inspires next generation

Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

In celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime to be observed tomorrow (Friday, May 17), Maria Matua-Ioane, the chief customs officer, shares her insights to inspire the next generation to consider a career in this dynamic and fundamental sector.

Exciting times ahead as market makeover begins

Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

The Punanga Nui Market is undergoing a major reorganisation to improve the market’s capacity and create a more vibrant place for both vendors and visitors.

Health to review phone system after complaints

Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will be reviewing the current process with a sole receptionist and consider a more centralised call station to improve call management for both the Tupapa Primary Care and Oral Health.

Unveiling the Cook Islands

Monday 8 April 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

The little-known Cook Islands, with its unique social, economic, and political situation, inspired a Polish research team to write a book about the country.

Letter: The Constitution and marijuana

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

The Constitution forms the basis of law within the Cook Islands and defines the principles of which the government, including the justice system must operate.

Kata: Expensive paradise

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Kata: Electric cars

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Kata: Medicinal Cannabis

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Kata: Turtle Tour Saga Continues

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Kata: CISNOC

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Kairua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Culture, Economy, National

A new Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development has been appointed following Anthony Turua’s resignation late last year.

Football braces for semifinal showdown

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Thrilling semifinals are set for the 2023 Championship at Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA and Takitumu School Grounds today.

Pa Enua schools turn trash into treasure in Sanitarium Creative Art Competition

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Students in the Pa Enua demonstrated their artistic prowess by designing sculptures from recycled Sanitarium product packaging in the Sanitarium Creative Art Schools Competition, facilitated by the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC).

Te Ipukarea Society: The radiating depths of our Marae Moana

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Scientists raise alarm over radioactivity risks in polymetallic nodule mining Is the radioactivity of polymetallic nodules an problem? The simple answer to that question is, we do not know. Yet.

Apii Takitumu honours dedicated teachers and academic achievers

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Early Childhood Education (ECE) students from Titikaveka participated in the Apii Takitumu prize-giving event held on Thursday morning at the Revival Church in Matavera.

Fishermen, environment group seek solutions to dwindling fish stocks

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Dwindling fish numbers and the potential impact of deep sea mining on fish are among the issues in Cook Islands waters that fishermen and an environmental group want to see addressed at an upcoming meeting in Rarotonga between the Pacific’s fisheries ministries.

Athletics expresses gratitude to hosts with stationery donation

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Athletics Cook Islands expressed their gratitude to their hosts at the 2023 Pacific Games, the St Nicholas College, by donating stationery supplies to the school in Honiara this week.

Cook Islands Robotics 2023: FIRST Global Challenge

Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by webmaster | Published in

Thousands of students from over 190 countries will gather in Singapore this week from 7 - 10 October for the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge - a globally recognised robotics competition held annually where teams from various nations are invited to construct and programme robots.

Kata: Running the country

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by webmaster | Published in