Visitor arrivals reached 170,315 last year, the second-highest number on record, just behind the 2019 peak of 171,550, ...

Te Marae Ora, the Ministry of Health, is focusing on reducing the rate of childhood obesity, with the goal of ensuring that today’s children are free from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from 2030 ...

A recent 14-year prison sentence for a convicted paedophile has prompted calls for increased community vigilance, parental responsibility and stricter measures to protect children from sexual abuse. A ...

The first cruise ship for the year, Viking Sky arrived safely on Rarotonga’s shores yesterday, bringing over 800 tourists excluding the crew members to explore the island. Tour operators and ...

The highly anticipated three-day Beach Football Tournament, part of the Cook Islands Beach Games 2025, wrapped up earlier this week, leaving players and spectators buzzing with excitement. The ...

In Matavera, the smallest district by land size on Rarotonga, a new two storey building “Te Waka” is set to redefine the local landscape with its mix of culinary delights, island apparel and ...

Every day spent out of the country is a day not working. Members of Parliament are elected to be in Parliament, not in the Koru Club or frequent flyer club, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne. The needs of ...

The Cook Islands men’s 7s team has identified key performance areas for improvement following the Oceania 7s tournament in December, which showcased promising young talent and sets the stage for ...

Treaty hikoi march in Rarotonga Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional On Wednesday in Aotearoa New Zealand thousands of marchers ...

Introducing children to the joys and responsibilities of caring for a pet can be a rewarding experience for the entire family, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic. Cats ...

A 57-year-old man, labelled a paedophile by his lawyer, has been sentenced to 13 years and three months imprisonment for 47 charges of sexual offence, rape being the lead offence. A 57-year-old man, ...