Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
After weeks of solid and meticulous preparations for the Miss World 2019 event in London, Miss Cook Islands 2019 Tajiya Sahay, left the country on Friday.
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
The popular goat meat ta renga meals ran out in the morning – but still, people queued politely for orders of barbeque and umu plates at the Mangaia Rarotonga community fundraiser yesterday.
Friday 15 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Parliament has further opened itself up to the public with the presentation of 10 volumes of law books to the Cook Islands Library and Museum.
Friday 15 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The headstone of long-serving Cook Islands Girls’ Brigade commissioner Moekopu Vogel was unveiled at the weekend.
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The investigation into the diesel oil spillage at Avatiu harbour caused by a rupture in the Pacific Energy fuel pipeline, is still in progress, says Port Authority general manager Nooroa Tou.
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Cook Islands ranks among the world’s worst affected in terms of casualties and people impacted by disasters, the European Commission says. It names Cook Islands as one of the badly-affected Pacific nations.
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Just like in the movies, Tereora College’s threw their own hand-made mortarboard caps up in the air to celebrate their prize-giving and graduation yesterday.
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Access to cash on the island of Aitutaki has been made easier with the installation of a second ATM at the airport.
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
The Ombudsman’s Office is promising to deal more quickly and transparently with public complaints, as it goes live with new computer systems.
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tereora College Year 9 students Ngametua Tuakana and Ngaoa Emmanuela were relaxed at their prize giving rehearsal yesterday afternoon and are looking forward to the annual event tomorrow morning.
Wednesday 6 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Cook Islands is No 3 on a list of the top emerging travel destinations in the world.
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Papatua Papatua is one of Cook Islands best-known faces; certainly one of the country’s best-known voices – but his latest work sharing islands tradition with our people across the ocean was new and special even for him.
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The floor of the National Auditorium was packed with smart schoolkids furrowing their brows, markers waving yellow cardboard signs above their heads, and scrutineers checking the results.
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Flowers, colour, candles and light last night adorned graves all over the islands.
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union
Sevens, sports, they’re all a way of life.
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The annual reef fishing competition attract local women who have fun reeling in some big surprises.
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Government says the disestablishment of the Cook Islands Pearl Authority is good for the future of the industry.
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas and donate a gift to the Bank of the South Pacific's (BSP) Giving Christmas tree.
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Large crowds came together yesterday for a parade and drama to mark Gospel Day – not just a public holiday but a chance to remember.
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Dominic Infornon was aged 12 when he began learning guitar. He was growing up in the Philippines city of Olongapo Zambales, home to a US naval base.
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