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Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) Rising Ruckstars event saw close to 70 children participating in the popular event on Saturday.
The Puaikura fire brigade responded to a fire incident which had spread and prompted great concerns in Avatiu yesterday afternoon.
Kia Orana, Following my earlier public concerns regarding the premature warranting of Tangi Napara as Ariki of Manihiki, I now share a critical finding that must not go unspoken.
Kia Orana, I write as a direct descendant of Takai Whakaheo and with deep concern regarding the recent granting of a warrant recognising a holder of the Te Whakaheo Ariki title within the House of ...
Vaka Puaikura has officially opened its new community Police headquarters at the Aroa Nui Hall, marking a significant step in enhancing safety and security under the Vaka Policing Programme.
Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) chief executive Jennifer Henry officially opened the Trade Days at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday, calling it ‘a true testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and ...
Media coverage for this year’s Te Maeva Nui and Constitution celebrations has raised questions following the release of the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD)’s Media Accreditation Guidelines, ...
Choir groups from the Cook Islands lifted the spirit and faith of many as they represented their homelands and villages during the 2025 Te Maeva Nui choir competition on Sunday.
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change could mean that the Cook Islands' interactions with all states can be ‘prefaced by the ICJ,’ says Climate Change director Wayne ...
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has reported that the total number of dengue cases recorded since February this year now stands at 71. According to TMO’s situation report, Rarotonga's dengue cases ...
Oire Nikao takes pride in having young and first-time performers carry on the legacy and traditions of their Cook Islands heritage.
Leading the way for Mauke at this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebration are the talented and experienced Mateariki siblings, Tamaiva, Ambushia, Toru and Nicolea.