A former New Zealand minister urged the Cook Islands to develop a focused action plan for culturally rooted education, emphasising community involvement and language preservation, at the inaugural education symposium last week.
Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several cases on Tuesday at the Criminal Court in Avarua with two sentencings being adjourned due to various reasons.
Dressed in running shoes and a wide smile, Raul Valero looked cool and confident – albeit slightly nervous – as he prepared to sprint through the supermarket in CITC’s Woolworths Grocery Grab event yesterday.
United States President Donald Trump’s latest executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry is a ‘contemporary militarisation of the Pacific region yet again’, says an advocate for ocean conservation and protection.
The Cook Islands Ministry of Health, Te Marae Ora (TMO), has revealed that the total projected cost to implement the National Health Strategic Plan 2023-2027 is approximately $35.7 million.
The growing number of Cook Islands patients with mental illness returning from overseas without adequate local support systems presents a significant challenge for frontline healthcare workers and volunteers in the Pa Enua.
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) announced the winners of its colouring competition and best-dressed participants at last month’s Blue Day event, at Nukutere College on Thursday last week.
Cook Islands, led by Tingika Elikana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, attended the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) from 21 to 25 April 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Traffic checkpoints set up by the Cook Islands Police Service over the weekend have started to yield positive results, as the heightened police presence on the roads appears to be making an impact.
May 13, 2025
Foreign nationals convicted of certain offences will be deported following a court order, with funding secured by either the Ministry of Justice or Immigration, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, who dismissed concerns about a lack of resources hindering deportations.
As the Cook Islands joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Nurses Day yesterday, a call has been made to stakeholders to invest in nurses, not just in words, but through real, lasting action.
Winning the 2025 Te Mire Ura experts’ female category for the third consecutive year, Uirangi Bishop couldn’t be prouder, especially as a young mother.
The Puaikura Fire Brigade has reported a significant decrease in fire incidents this year compared to 2024, but emerging risks and persistent challenges continue to pose threats to community safety.
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) has reported a significant increase in its funds, marking a 48.5 per cent rise compared to the previous year.
Three staff from the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) were among 22 international participants who recently took part in the third knowledge transfer training workshop organised and fully funded by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Government of China.
Three months after signing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China, Cook Islands Foreign Affairs Minister Tingika Elikana confirmed that no progress had been made in implementing the potential projects under the agreements signed between the two countries.
Mental health services in the Cook Islands have significantly expanded over the past four years, according to the recently released Cook Islands National Health Strategic Plan 2023-2027 (TMO Ara-Tango Anga’nga) by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health.
Cook Islands faces a significant challenge with single-use plastic pollution, driven by tourism and reliance on imports, impacting the environment and economy, but a recent survey reveals public awareness and willingness to adopt sustainable alternatives if accessible and affordable options and stronger regulations are in place.
Te Ko’anga Reo o Takitumu, a total immersion Māori early childhood centre, celebrated its first graduate on Friday.
A significant national event dedicated to revitalising education through culture, language and identity took place this week, drawing over 100 participants each day from May 5 to 8, at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Nine people are contesting the vacant Mangaia mayoral seat, making it the highest number of mayoral candidates in the Island Government Election.