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Nukutere College returns to annual drumming competition
Nukutere College will mark its return to the CITC Pump the Beats – Te Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2025 tonight in the Secondary Schools Drumming Challenge at the National Auditorium.
Manihiki Airport upgrade takes flightwith community visit and procurement
A long-anticipated upgrade to Manihiki Airport is finally on track, following the tabling of the 2025/2026 National Budget by Prime Minister Mark Brown in Parliament last month.
Cook Islands gears up for biggest Te Maeva Nui ever
Te Maeva Nui’s international reputation continues to grow as organisers are expecting a record turnout from both local and overseas communities.
Environment Service leads regional training
Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) hosted the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Asia-Pacific regional training workshop for Operational Focal Points (OFPs) this week at the Edgewater Resort, Rarotonga marking a significant milestone for the country.
Local flavours and crafts a hit with cruise ship visitors
The arrival of the Norwegian Sun cruise ship to Avarua in Rarotonga yesterday brought smiles to local vendors at the Punanga Nui Market and opposite the CITC Supermarket.
Raro dad undertakes specialised training for son’s homecoming
The father of a 17-year-old boy paralysed in a swimming accident is undergoing training to provide specialised care for his son upon their return to Rarotonga later this month.
Te Kainga workshop highlights urgent need for mental health care
There is an urgent need to recognise and respond to mental health in primary care settings across the Pacific, emphasised Associate Professor Dr Sione Vaka from the University of Waikato.
Wet weather expected to continue into next week
Residents of the Cook Islands are being advised to brace for ongoing wet weather, with rain expected to persist throughout the weekend and well into next week.
Mokoroa urges Pacific leaders to return to traditional values
Cook Islands Minister of Education, Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa, has urged Pacific nations to embrace a “back to the future” approach to early childhood development (ECD), calling for a return to traditional values while integrating modern improvements.
Former sports executive Katoa summoned to court after no-show
Former sporting executive Romani Katoa has been summoned by the Cook Islands High Court to appear either via an audio-visual link from the island of Pukapuka or in person in court on May 30.
Vex robotics- building projects together
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) recently launched its Vex Robotics program, which allows children with autism to collaborate and build projects together with volunteers.
Cook Islands part of Global Chemical Safety talks
The Cook Islands was present at the 2025 Basel-Rotterdam-Stockholm Conference of the Parties (BRS COP), which concluded in Geneva on May 9.
Preserving language, traditions, and values
At the recent Education and Heritage Symposium, a panel discussion explored the theme: “Connectivity across Oceans: How Do We Stay One People?” This conversation focused on sustaining Cook Islands identity, language, and cultural belonging—both at home and abroad.
Strong winds and heavy rain to continue
The Cook Islands continues to endure strong winds and heavy rainfall as a trough of low pressure persists over both the Northern and Southern Cook Islands.
One new active dengue case, four recovered
All four dengue cases reported in the Cook Islands have recovered, with only one new active case remaining, says Secretary for Health Bob Williams.
New Law and Order Clinical Psychologist
Katie-Maries Jarvis is Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health’s new Law and Order Clinical Psychologist.
Dementia an emerging leading mental health challenge
Dementia is now emerging as a leading mental health challenge among older Cook Islanders says Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry for Health Dr Rangiau Fariu.
Minister supports immersion of Cook Islands Maori to keep language alive
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), Tingika Elikana, has expressed his support for the House of Ariki's recommendation to introduce full immersion of Cook Islands Maori in schools.
‘Traditional ways of raising children’
Cook Islands Minister for Health, Agriculture and Internal Affairs Rose Toki Brown and her staff are currently attending the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Forum in Apia, Samoa.
Articulate education dream, ex-NZ minister tells Cook Islands
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.
Court brief
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.
Valero scoops $1143 worth of groceries in 60-second dash
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.
