Goodwin crowned 2026 Oceania Electron Champion
Local sailor Kris Goodwin of the Rarotonga Sailing Club won the Gold Fleet title to be crowned the 2026 Oceania Electron Champion at a competitive regatta featuring sailors from across the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia. The post Goodwin crowned 2026 Oceania Electron Champion appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:53:12

Bank launches digital payment solutions
The future of Cook Islands payments has arrived, with the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) launching its new digital payment products, TakuEcom available now and TakuPOS scheduled to go live in mid-August. The post Bank launches digital payment solutions appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:51:05

Stars unite to help Cook Islands women access life-saving breast screening
Some of Aotearoa’s most celebrated entertainers will come together at Parliament this week for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, culture and inspiration, all in support of a cause that could save lives. The post Stars unite to help Cook Islands women access life-saving breast screening appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:49:26

Letter: Unanswered questions
I welcome Sholan’s (Ivaiti) decision to stand for Parliament. Every Cook Islander has the right to seek public office, and democracy is stronger when voters have genuine choices. The post Letter: Unanswered questions appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:47:45

Letter: When integrity institutions fail
Dear Editor, Governments throughout the Commonwealth share common values and governance structures that ensures all citizens are provided efficient and effective public services and fair treatment, irrespective of political ideologies. The post Letter: When integrity institutions fail appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:46:34

Police deploy to Pa Enua ahead of August 12 election
Cook Islands Police have begun deploying to the Pa Enua in preparation for the August 12 General Election. The post Police deploy to Pa Enua ahead of August 12 election appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:46:15

Chamber of Commerce challenges election candidates
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has posed a comprehensive set of non-partisan questions to all the candidates contesting the 2026 General Election set to take place on Wednesday, August 12. The post Chamber of Commerce challenges election candidates appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:44:07

Melvin reappointed CIIC Board chair, Heather-Halston named deputy
Fletcher Melvin has been reappointed as Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board chairperson, alongside new deputy chairperson Olivia Heather-Halston and continuing director Sharyn Paio. The post Melvin reappointed CIIC Board chair, Heather-Halston named deputy appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:40:57

Monument honours 203 years of Christianity in Rarotonga
A new commemorative monument, Tauranga Evangeria, now stands proudly on the Avarua waterfront, marking the site where Christianity first arrived in Rarotonga 203 years ago. The post Monument honours 203 years of Christianity in Rarotonga appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:34:54

Cook Islands Customs boosts border protection with NZ support
Cook Islands Customs Service has received a donation of specialised equipment from the New Zealand Customs Service to help strengthen border security and enhance its ability to protect the community from threats like illicit drugs. The post Cook Islands Customs boosts border protection with NZ support appeared first on Cook Islands News .
2026-08-06 18:29:58