Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The village of Takuvaine gratefully received $20,550 through the efforts of a radiothon held last month to raise funds for the 200-year Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial celebrations to Rarotonga which will be held in July.
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Culture “is the heart” of CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation) and for many years the corporation has sponsored various cultural activities and events.
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is thrilled to announce that Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM will be coming to the Cook Islands to help celebrate IDAHOBIT Day (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia and Transphobia) on May 17.
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Technology
Solar lights have been installed at the Panama Catholic Cemetery.
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The village of Vaipae on Aitutaki yesterday rejoiced and celebrated their 200-year commemoration of “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia” to mark their historic acceptance of Christianity.
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Sports, Swimming
A good crowd of excited parents cheered their kids on at the second and final day of the Rarotonga Primary Schools Kau Competition yesterday.
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
After a lapse of three years, this year’s Vaka Iti drew over 300 students from the schools of Nukutere College, Te Uki Ou Year 9, Imanuela Akatemia, Papaaroa Adventist, Titikaveka College and Tereora College Year 9, 10 and 11.
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Government has recognised “Maungaroa Mountains and Valleys” as a historic area and formally supported its inclusion on the Cooks Islands Tentative List for World Heritage status, in January 2019. The dream to achieve a World Heritage status is one step closer following the completion of a scoping study and report.
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Siblings Akaiti Puna, Member of Parliament for Manihiki, and Tukaka “Kaka” Ama, the new MP for Ngatangiia, have fulfilled their parents’ dream.
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The Ceremonial Opening of the 18th Parliament of the Cook Islands – Te Marae Akarau Vānanga o te Kuki Airani – got underway yesterday morning from 10am at Te Are Karioi/National Auditorium (King’s Chambers).
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
Proud family and friends showered “sworn in” Members of Parliament with ei celebrating the 18th Parliament sitting at Parliament House yesterday afternoon.
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
After a long wait following the 2022 general election on August 1, 2022, the incoming Members of Parliament (MPs) were sworn in yesterday on the first meeting of the 18th Parliament of the Cook Islands.
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Oral health care and mouths play a big part in everyday life - enjoying a meal, laughing with family and friends, singing, kissing loved ones and feeling your best.
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Rock Your Socks today and wear colourful, mismatched socks to school or your workplace in support of the ‘Lots of Socks’ World Down Syndrome Day awareness campaign.
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Vaipae Pae O Pau committee and community on the island of Aitutaki are well underway with their plans and preparations for the historic ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’ 200-year Bicentennial celebrations which will be held from March 26 - April 2, 2023 to mark the acceptance of Christianity to the village of Vaipae.
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
The Panama beautification and Punanga Nui Market re-organisation project is gaining momentum with the National Environment Service yesterday announcing an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit application for public scrutiny.
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
Seven talented composers participated in Te Mire Atu 2023 Composers Competition held at The Edgewater Resort this week. The annual event celebrated the original Cook Islands compositions by cultural artists.
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National, Politics
Drums, fire, cultural and contemporary dance performances dazzled dignitaries and guests at the 10-year celebration of diplomatic relations between Cook Islands and the Republic of Korea at Tamarind House on Wednesday night.
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ambassador of the Republic of France, Laurence Beau was humbled, honoured and touched to receive her first colourful ei katu and special gift of a rito hat from the members of the Cook Islands National Council of Women yesterday.
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Recognising an opportunity that takes dedication, hard work and thick skin, Aitutakian entrepreneur Alan Nanai has taken on producing the island’s Morning Star newspaper.