Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I saw the Cook Islands News article on new CISNOC secretary this morning (Thursday). The appointment seems like an “inside job”. It’s so easy to put unjustified descriptions on a preferred applicant with a “wink wink say no more” approach and “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine”. Owen Lewis’ daughter is […]
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua left Rarotonga for Hawaii, to attend the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture from June 6-16, on Friday morning.
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union hosted the U13 Vaka Takitumu Quick Rip Tournament on Thursday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
A seven-year-old was talking about her mother one day as we walked and she skipped down the beach. I asked her mother’s name. “Which one?” she answered with a big grin. “I have three mothers," writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Three walls of paintings, Bergman Gallery at the Aotearoa Art Fair was a multiplicity of colours, forms, practices and voices that told stories from across the Pacific region, writes Rachel Smith.
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison.
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
God has graced us with spiritual gifts so we may use these to edify each other for humble service in the Body of Christ, writes Tangata Vainerere, historian at CICC Heritage Centre.
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Cook Islands’ efforts and ongoing commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable ocean management was highlighted by Prime Minister Mark Brown at a global conference.
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The claim by Tupapa MP he has obtained an excavator for his village for those that voted him is a slap against the government that he represents as a Minister. Maggie said “So, I look after those who help me, I have to be fair with them and help them first.” Oh, really.
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Having read the Thursday, May 9, Cook Islands News main headline (Lewis takes helm at CISNOC) I can categorically confirm that the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) was not in any way involved in the recruitment process of the new Secretary General of CISNOC.
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands submitted its first ever statement to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on climate change, joining international efforts to shape the legal landscape on the issue.
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro is always a highlight of the Cook Islands Triathlon week of events, and the blisteringly fast cycle sprint around the island is a perfect way to close out the events.
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The visiting Vietnam’s Ambassador to the Cook Islands, Van Trung Nguyen, presented his letters of credence to the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters yesterday morning.
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market is undergoing a major reorganisation to improve the market’s capacity and create a more vibrant place for both vendors and visitors.
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Heartbreaking to hear of the sudden unexpected death of 15-year-old Drazei holidaying with his family in Raro. Absolutely heartbreaking to hear, especially as a mother, my heart goes out to the family.
Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Rarotonga is set to host a digital capacity-building and filmmaking project called Film Raro2.