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World Food Day event celebrates Cook Islands produce and culture

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Agriculture’s World Food Day event at Terevete Park yesterday drew over 55 stallholders selling a variety of fresh produce, plants, and crafts.


New Ombudsman Office provides inclusive and accessible space for all

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In a significant step towards inclusivity and equal access to justice, the new Te Mata Akamoeau Ombudsman Office opened yesterday, providing a warm and welcoming space for everyone, including people with disabilities, to seek and receive assistance.


Traditional voyaging revived as Te Puna Marama launches new programme

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaka Paikea’s scheduled sail from Rarotonga to the island of Mitiaro tomorrow, Friday, will mark the beginning of another voyage for Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation UNESCO Teretereanga Vaka programme.


Eye-deal opportunity for Cook Islanders to get free glasses

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is conducting basic reading eye tests and distributing free eye glasses around Rarotonga in an effort to promote World Sight Day which will be marked today.


Exciting Opera Trio

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The Opera in Rarotonga, talented and powerful Pacific trio, have arrived thrilled and ready to showcase a repertoire of opera classics, Pacific Imene, Waiata and contemporary songs over two nights this week - Friday and Saturday.


Be there for each other - Mental Health Day

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

World Mental Health Day was an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and support actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.


Descendants of Cook Islands coastwatchers share pride in their ancestors’ service

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Families of Cook Islands coastwatchers are pleased with New Zealand’s efforts to formally recognise the significant service their ancestors provided during the Second World War.


Our own version of the Grammys: Cook Islands community celebrates excellence at Te Tu Rangatira Awards

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The biennial Te Tu Rangatira Awards 2023 showcased a remarkable display of talent and unity within the Cook Islands community in Aotearoa New Zealand, serving as a powerful representation of the outstanding achievements of individuals who are making a significant impact.

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Cook Islands Government donates $10,000 to help Lahaina wildfire victims

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Government has donated $10,000 to help the victims of the recent wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii.


Puna strengthened with foldable beds and tablets ahead of cyclone season

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, which runs from November 1 through to the end of next April, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) have donated foldable beds and tablets to the Puna (village committee) on Rarotonga and to the Pa Enua.


Mitiaro’s Te Maeva Nui NZ performing arts team visits homeland for the first time

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

The members of the Mitiaro performing arts team, which performed at Te Maeva Nui New Zealand in Auckland last weekend, are in the country visiting their motherland for the first time.


Cook Islander boxer eyes Olympic qualification at Pacific Games

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Pacific Games, Sports

The Australian super heavyweight boxing champion, Cook Islander Teremoana Samson Teremoana Junior, is all set to square off in the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands from November 1 to 14.


Opera in Rarotonga returning with unique Pacific flavour

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A unique and captivating musical experience is set to unfold on Rarotonga next week celebrating Pacific and contemporary songs in the timeless art form of opera.


Cook Islands receives WHO award for best Covid practice

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands has been awarded the ‘WHO (World Health Organization) Healthy Islands Best Practice Recognition Award – Work Smarter for a Covid-19 Safe Cook Islands’.


Autism art auction raises $12k

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The Autism Cook Islands (ACI) Takavekave Tatou Art Exhibition and Auction has raised $12,000 with a percentage of the funds going back to the student artists and to a charity of their choice, and to support the organisation’s pathways programme.


Tree trimming starts multimillion dollar Te Tau Papa O Avarua project

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Tree trimming undertaken by Baker Tree Services started in the Avarua Township last week to “revitalise” the flora landscape, to eliminate any public safety hazards, and to help preserve healthy trees.


Three fires kept fire brigades busy over the weekend

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade, Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade, and Airport Rescue Fire were kept busy over the weekend on Saturday responding to three fires fuelled by the wind.


‘Journey – To tatou Kaveinga’ mural captures beauty and vibrancy of the Cook Islands

Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

A stunning mural capturing the beauty and vibrancy of the Cook Islands was unveiled at the Rarotonga International Airport on Friday, kicking off the Airport Authority upgrades and preparations for the 50th anniversary which will be celebrated in January next year.


Rarotonga clean up day collects 357 kilos of waste

Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Rarotonga’s “Clean Up the Cook Islands Day” led by the National Environment Service (NES) collected a total of 357 kilos of waste.


Cook Islands cultural groups showcase their heritage at Te Maeva Nui NZ

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The vibrant Atiu Enuamanu delivered a fantastic performance in the “ute” section on the first night of the biennial Te Maeva Nui New Zealand Cultural Festival at the Trust Arena in Auckland on Thursday (Cook Islands time).


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