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Cook Islands tech company Smartie will officially unveil Smartie Food, a brand-new food delivery and pickup service available across Rarotonga, today.
The opening day of Te Emo Aito Māori traditional sports festival was held on Friday at the National Beach Courts in Nikao, drawing enthusiastic participation from teams representing the Pa Enua and ...
Former prime minister Henry Puna is the new president of the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP), while current PM Mark Brown retained his leadership after a withdrawn challenge and addressing concerns ...
The 55-year-old New Zealand tourist charged with the importation of cannabis is expected to appear before Chief Justice Patrick Keane today.
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown defended the nation’s new strategic partnership with China, citing the need for ...
Vae Unuka, chairman of the Aitutaki community in Rarotonga, has expressed confidence in the island team’s performances as they wrap up preparations for the 2025 Te Maeva Nui festival, which will be ...
The Cook Islands Police have reinstated three experienced retired officers – Moutara Cummings, Taruia Ringiao, and Teariki Purua – as constables under the Vaka Policing Programme, aiming to enhance ...
With reference to your edition of the 22 May 2025. “Christian Nation Bid Rejected.” It is a sad day when the decision of a very few decides the want of the majority. The Minister Tingika Elikana, ...
The Government of the Cook Islands will welcome island leaders from across the Pa Enua to Rarotonga this week for the Pa Enua Governance Forum 2025, a national gathering dedicated to strengthening ...
Avatiu Harbour is expected to come alive with colour and excitement this Sunday morning as more than 600 passengers from the Northern Pa Enua begin arriving in Rarotonga to join in the 2025 Te Maeva ...
In a highly anticipated Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) Rarotonga Club 15s competition, the undefeated Avatiu Eels and Tupapa Panthers will face off in a week three match today, a replay of last ...