And to you, the people of the Cook Islands, I say-let us begin.” – Albert Henry, Inaugural Address, 1965. These were the words of the Papa of our democracy, spoken in 1965 at his inaugural address.

E u’u no te akau roa, ka oki rai ki tona akau roa” (the (parrot) fish from the reef, will always return to its home) – Aitutakian proverb. I was born under the shadow of Te Rua Manga in Ruatonga with ...

Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has reported that the total number of dengue cases recorded since February this year now stands at 71.

Oire Nikao takes pride in having young and first-time performers carry on the legacy and traditions of their Cook Islands heritage.

Three weeks after the ‘E kainga toku – I have a home’ grant initiative came into effect, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has not received any applications.

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 ...

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.

Pa Enua women who are currently in Rarotonga for Te Maeva Nui and Constitution celebration are taking advantage of the free mammogram screening at the Rarotonga Hospital led by the local screening ...

The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) Raising Ruckstars initiative saw another bumper crowd in its second week at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday.

Hundreds of Cook Islanders from the northern islands arrived in Rarotonga by sea to participate in the 2025 Te Maeva Nui celebrations, their arrival at Avatiu Harbour marked by emotional reunions and ...

Dear Editor, I write to raise serious concerns regarding the recent warranting of the Ariki title on the island of Manihiki.

Get ready for another action-packed afternoon as Round 3 of our Grassroots Football and U18 Men’s competition kicks off today at the CIFA Complex and Takitumu School Grounds.