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Apii Avarua students win top trophies in Māori Speech Competition

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Apii Avarua students took home the top trophies at Te Maraurau o te Pae Apii (Ministry of Education) Primary Schools Māori Speech Competition held on Wednesday night at Te Are Karioi National Auditorium.


Tereora College stages cultural extravaganza at Te Are Karioi

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tereora College students will showcase their cultural talents this evening at 6pm at the Te Are Karioi National Auditorium.


Te Mire Atu expands for overseas Cook Islanders to compete in 2025

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Cook Islands composers living in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia will be invited to participate in the prestigious Te Mire Atu original Māori song composition event next year.


Child Welfare Association and Te Marae Ora partner to improve infant nutrition

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

In promoting the wellbeing and nourishment of infants, the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) has received a generous donation of cooking utensils from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.


Island lure lands winning yellowfin tuna for Piniata

Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

Katoa Piniata from the Game Fishing Rarotonga charters took out both the heaviest fish and heaviest aggregate cash prizes of $1500 combined at the annual Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Easter Fishing Competition.


Winning composition explores humanity of Katikatia legend

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Renowned Cook Islands composer Thomas Peyroux proved his talent in writing original compositions, just about sweeping the Tauranga Vananga Edgewater Resort 2024 Te Mire Atu composers’ competition on Wednesday night.


House of Ariki and Maori King join forces for whale protection

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The House of Ariki and Aotearoa Maori King signed a declaration advocating for the legal personhood of whales and their protection.

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Aussie artist reconnects with Cook Islands roots

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

A Cook Islands Australian female artist is learning first-hand about Cook Islands cultural practices while working with one of the country’s cultural icons.


Rarotonga families sprout new skills at vegetable planting workshop

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

Families were delighted to take home a large number of pinapi (bok choy) seedling plants from the Ministry of Agriculture vegetable planting workshop initiated by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA).


New clerk pledges to learn and serve

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Dr Tuaine Unuia has hit the ground running in his new role as the O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki) earlier this week, welcomed by members of Te Are Ariki.


Atupare Marae welcomes new shelter, Maori King for ocean initiative

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Environment, National

Tui Dewes, Aotearoa New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, had the honour of opening the new Taupare for Atupare Marae, alongside the Minister for Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development, George “Maggie” Angene, last week.


Aitutaki’s Ngatamariki ready for Te Mire Atu debut

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National

Corina Mose Ngatamariki from Aitutaki is “excited” to be competing in tonight’s Te Mire Atu composer’s competition at The Edgewater Resort for the first time.


Farmers divided over domestic consumption, export potentials

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

Former Agriculture minister, Kiriau Turepu, sparked debate recently by suggesting that exporting produce should not be a priority for Cook Islands growers.


Students champion sustainability at annual Te Tateni Korero Māori

Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Titikaveka College held its annual Te Tateni Korero Māori, Māori Speech Competition, centered around the theme of “Mana Tiaki – Tiaki e te akono i to tatou Matakeinanga (Regenerative Tourism – Guardians of our Environment, Culture & Ways)”.


Preserving paradise: Cook Islands shares ra’ui knowledge in Hawai’i

Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National

Representatives from the Cook Islands are participating in the University of Hawai’i Rāhui (Ra’ui) Workshop to learn more about traditional ra’ui management systems for marine resources.


Kermode soars towards dream

Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Fuelled by a passion for aviation and a relentless drive to conquer the skies, a determined 18-year-old Kanoa Kermode has set his sights on joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF) next month, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pilot.


Cook Islands celebrates World Water Day despite ongoing shortages

Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

Cook Islands joins the world in celebrating World Water Day today, despite recent challenges with water shortages in homes, especially those living in the Pa Enua.


Fertiliser shortage threatens crops, says former Agriculture minister

Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

Cook Islands growers face a crisis as fertiliser and spray shortages threaten crops across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua islands.

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Schools ban fizzy drinks in bid to improve children’s health

Thursday 21 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, Local, National

As of today, fizzy drinks will be banned in the primary schools who have signed an agreement with Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.


Aussie nursing students get a tropical dose of healthcare

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Australia, Health, National, Regional

Eight University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing third-year students are visiting Rarotonga for a two-week study programme, immersing themselves in a different culture, a different health setting, and acquiring unique experiences.

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