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Collaborative efforts to a rat-free, thriving ecosystem on Takutea

In a monumental stride in conservation for the Cook Islands, Takutea Island is on its path to becoming rat-free.

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New mammography machine offers improved breast cancer detection

The arrival of the new mammography machine in the Cook Islands marks a significant advancement in women’s health, enabling earlier detection of breast cancer and potentially saving lives.

Café operators brew-ing up for Pacific Islands Forum

Café operators surrounding the venue for a Pacific Islands Forum gathering at the National Auditorium are anticipating patron numbers will reach those of peak tourism season during the event.

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Seamstresses sew up a storm for Forum Meeting volunteers

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting has brought a flurry of activity to the island’s seamstresses as they sew up a storm to diligently produce uniforms for the workers engaged in organising the Forum.

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Resort ready to roll out the red carpet (and smiles!)

Nautilus Resort in Muri is ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders who will be attending the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.

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Refurbished rooms ready for Forum guests

The Edgewater Resort and Spa and Club Raro Resort are looking forward to welcoming Pacific Islands Forum delegates to their resorts.

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Spick and span: Agencies partner to give Rarotonga a facelift for Forum

It’s taken six months to get there as Rarotonga looks set to be spick and span for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

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Last minute touches as leaders prepare to meet

Thousands of people are anticipated to converge on the National Auditorium (Are Kariori Nui) over the coming week, with months of planning and preparation behind the scenes.

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Church Talk: Testimony of Christ

A testimony does not necessarily just happen spontaneously. Gaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ requires some effort, and often comes as a result of obedience to the principles of righteousness in the face of challenges or trials, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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A reel deal: Participants get hooked on fun at Annual Reef Fishing Competition

Despite unfavourable weather conditions, 74 participants took part in the popular Mama Reef Annual Bamboo Rod Fishing Competition held a week ago on Saturday, October 21.

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New pilot programme to provide in-homecare support to elderly and vulnerable in Rarotonga

Rarotonga Home Healthcare ‘Toku Nei Ora’anga Ora – My Health, My Life’, a local privately owned health care service provider on the island is pleased to announce a recent new partnership with Pacific Homecare, a Charitable Trust organisation providing home-based health care and Whānau Ora services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Men’s Touch team puts faith in youth for Pacific Game

The Cook Islands open men’s touch team is gearing up for next month’s Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands with a squad dominated by youth.

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Virtues in Paradise: Too blessed to be stressed

Here in Paradise, we have an abundance of Tall Poppy Syndrome. This happens when someone has a reputation for being responsible, knowledgeable, and helpful and ends up overextended, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

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Nuku Day brings joy to attendees

More than 600 members from the six Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Rarotonga came together on Nuku Day (Gospel Day) celebrations to commemorate and celebrate the arrival of Christianity.

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Uproar: A heart-warming, heart-wrenching coming-of-age story

As the credits rolled on the Cook Islands premiere of New Zealand feature film Uproar on Tuesday night, a packed Empire Theatre erupted in applause.

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A century of grace: Whitta credits God for her long life

One of the Cook Islands oldest living persons says there is no secret to long life, other than the ‘Amazing Grace of God’.

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Whitta’s 100th birthday a Royal affair

As a delightful surprise during her 100th birthday party on Wednesday, October 25, Tepaeru Whitta nee Araitia was presented with a special birthday card from both King Charles III and the Governor General of New Zealand, courtesy of the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters.

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Piho’s turtle bubble photo makes a splash in New Zealand

Award winning Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho has been recognised again for her stunning wildlife photography.

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Church Talk: Jesus, our anchor of hope

In a world facing uncertain times, people are looking for answers. They are seeking for hope now more than ever, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Rarotonga celebrates Nuku Day with biblical dramas and joyous singing

A good crowd of over 200 visitors and locals gathered at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka yesterday to witness the wonderful Nuku Day (Gospel Day) biblical drama presentations celebrating the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.

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Artists wanted for 2024 Hawaii Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture

Next year the world's largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders is to make a spectacular re-appearance at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) which will convene in Honolulu, Hawaii, 6–16 June 2024.

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Author and historian seeks to trace the arrival of the Gospel

Coming of the Gospel is the latest publication from author and historian Howard Henry who has published it through his Sovereign Pacific Publishing Company.

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