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Letter: ‘Get your priorities right’
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dumb or Dumber? Or Stupider and Stupider? Looks like CIIC still insisting on kicking out the Apii Potiki from their historic and very fit for purpose school environment in Nikao and move them to House #52 on the corner of the main road, just so someone in that CIIC hierarchy can say “Yes I am doing this for Sports Admin … much more important than tamariki wellbeing.”
Letter: Why is alcohol’s harm ignored?
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It would be interesting to know, when it comes to the ‘local’ news content of your paper, just what percentage of published local news relates to the reporting of the disastrous effects that alcohol has on the physical, mental, psychological and spiritual health of our “Christian” nation.
Pet Talk: The importance of timely veterinary care: Fluffy the cat’s case
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
As a pet owner, it’s common to notice changes in your cat’s behaviour or appearance and wonder if something is wrong, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Cook Islands voyagers share skills, strengthen ties in Hawai’i
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Voyaging Society crew members are visiting Hawai’i to enhance, teach and explore their navigational skills and seafaring techniques, as well as to strengthen ties with the Polynesian voyaging community.
Sixteen composers for Te Mire Atu
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Te Pae Tai Nui Mire Atu composers competition will hit the stage this week with a line-up of 16 exceptional, talented Cook Islands Maori creatives and singers.
Crown Law Office on track for record number of lawyers
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Crown Law Office is on course to have its highest number of lawyers ever, a significant improvement from just five lawyers in August last year.
Former NZ police prosecutor joins Cook Islands Crown Law
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A 44-year-old former New Zealand police prosecutor of Samoan ethnicity is the newest addition to the Cook Islands Crown Law Office
Court news
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The case of Poe Poila, who is co-accused in the matter involving sporting executive Romani Katoa, has been adjourned to April 14.
$12.9m approved for solar battery project, NZ confirms
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands, Technology
New Zealand says it approved $12.9 million for the Northern Group Battery Replacement Project a year ago, after Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament they were still working with the NZ government to start the project.
Kata: Illegal search
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Unbeaten Panthers lead as Rarotonga League 13s competition enters Round 2
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Tupapa Panthers premier men’s team finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition unbeaten and at the top of the standings after a massive win over the weekend.
Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Education, Local, National, Outer Islands
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Letter: Cook Islands, China and the US
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Government and the United States of America Government signed a treaty that came into force on September 8 1983, titled, Treaty between the USA and the Cook Islands on Friendship and Delimitation of the Maritime Boundary between the USA and the Cook Islands. It was duly ratified by US President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Sir Tom Davis.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
Five Cook Islanders awarded counselling scholarships to boost community support
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, Local, National, Outer Islands
Five individuals from Rarotonga and Atiu received scholarships from Punanga Turuturu Itivaine to study counselling and improve community mental health support.
Police investigate burglary, assault and numerous traffic incidents
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
After having to deal with several car crashes keeping an understaffed police force busy, police later tended a burglary incident in Vaimaanga and an assault incident on Sunday.
Manihiki welcomes government initiative to nationalise shipping
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
As the Pa Enua continues to endure the ongoing increase in its cost of living due to shipping challenges and transportation, it was music to their ears to hear that plans are in place for the government to enter shipping service.
Cook Islander describes ‘severe’ impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Australia
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Australia, National, Regional, Weather
Cook Islander Archie Atiau says the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which affected South East Queensland and the New South Wales North Coast, Australia, has been severe.
Former security boss cleared of drug charges after unlawful police search
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man was cleared of drug charges after a judge ruled the police search of his property was unlawful, leading to potential legal action for damages.
Kata: Gaza
Monday 10 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
