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Police were continuing an investigation yesterday into a Saturday afternoon road incident in which a cyclist was struck from behind by a truck, in Arorangi.
Vaka Takitumu is celebrating a milestone this year with a large and vibrant contingent preparing to take the stage for Te Maeva Nui 2025, with participants as young as 13.
In the tropical heart of the South Pacific, a powerful spirit of unity and faith pulses across the 15 islands of the Cook Islands — led by the prayers of faithful women from a variety of Christian ...
Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several cases yesterday including the case of a known offender, Lucas Kamana who appeared in court yesterday for the charge of theft.
The efforts to mend diplomatic ties between the Cook Islands and New Zealand have seen significant progress following a recent meeting between heads of ministries from both nations.
The decision to appoint a convicted former Member of Parliament, Robert Tapaitau, as project manager for the recent ...
Cook Islands pilot Andrew Logan recently completed another marathon, clocking his personal best of 2 hours 55 minutes 45 seconds at the 2025 Oceania Area Marathon Championship in Australia.
New Zealand will send its Governor-General to the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution Day celebrations next month, as talks between the two countries to resolve the diplomatic rift stemming from the Cook ...
Last Thursday, Autism Cook Islands (ACI) held a double celebration, marking the end of their last cooking session before the Term 2 break.
Aere mai tātou on 9 July from 2pm at Aroʻa Beach (next to the Rarotongan Hotel) for a fun, family beach day organised by Ocean Ancestors—a collective of individuals, NGOs, and businesses united by a ...
For Master of International Development student Sieni Tiraa, land is more than a resource, it’s about belonging, history and responsibility.
Cook Islands engages with countries “who respect our sovereignty”, says Prime Minister Mark Brown, calling New Zealand’s decision to pause $18.2 million in development assistance “patronising” and ...