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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.

‘You’ve been worshipping nothing but pieces of wood’

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Mitiaro and Mauke.

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Avarua CICC holds tivaivai exhibition

In preparation for the 34th Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) General Assembly next month, the women of the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) showcased their tivaivai designs and products at the Takamoa Theological College Hall on Thursday.

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Strengthening ancestral and contemporary links between Cook Islands and Aotearoa

Aotearoa New Zealand Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro and husband Dr Richard Davies enjoyed the hospitality of Rarotonga twice before her official state visit to the Cook Islands last week. In an interview with Cook Islands News senior journalist Melina Etches Dame Cindy reflected on the deep cultural connections between the Cook Islands and Aotearoa NZ and the contemporary relationship the two countries share.

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Church Talk: What to do in a messed up world!

There is a particular group of men from Israel, who were known as the Sons of Issachar. God had given this group a unique gift. They had the unusual ability to understand the seasons and to know what to do, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

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Rower ‘Mahuta Hoehoe Asanga’ reaches Pago Pago 38 days after leaving Penrhyn

After 38 days at sea spanning over a distance of 1500 kilometres, Australian rower Tom Robinson, who spent four months on Penrhyn, arrived in Pago Pago, American Samoa after leaving the northern group island in April.

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Kiwi family returns Cook Islands artefacts gifted to their forefather

A visiting New Zealand family yesterday returned Cook Islands artefacts owned by their forefather, entrusting them to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society for future generations of Cook Islanders.

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What happened to me must never happen again – Puna

Former Cook Islands prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna has spoken out about his ‘controversial’ appointment and impending exit as the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general at a recent event in Apia, Samoa.

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Cook Islands flagged super yacht pays home port its first visit

Masteka 2, an elegant Cook Islands flagged 37.19 metre motor super yacht, called in to its home port of Avatiu, Rarotonga on Sunday, June 4, for the first time.

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A journey towards cultural reclamation, understanding

Cook Islander Nina Oberg Humphries is an Ōtautahi Christchurch based artist. Represented by Bergman Gallery since 2021, her work includes photography, installation, sculpture, video, painting and performance, all seeded from her experience as a second-generation Pasifika - a New Zealand, and more specifically Ōtautahi Christchurch, born Cook Islander. Her exhibition was launched on Rarotonga last week.

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Papatua, Akava receive their Queen’s Service Medals

Two medals from the late Queen Elizabeth II were bestowed by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters to Tuatiaki (Papatua) Papatua (MBE) –Member of the British Empire – and Vainepoto Michael Akava (BEM) – British Empire Medal – last week.

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Dive number 257: Operation Taramea removes 6371 coral eating crown-of-thorns starfish

Marine scientist Dr Teina Rongo and his Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau team have removed 6371 crown-of-thorns starfish from Rarotonga reefs since Operation Taramea began in 2020.

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A man with a vision

Iconic Rarotonga eatery and watering hole Trader Jacks needs little introduction. But for those looking for some insight into the establishment’s colourful background, a new book, 40 Years Behind Bars: A Publican in Paradise by Jack Cooper, might be a good starting point.

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Finding the mental edge

Mental performance coach David Niethe has advised some of New Zealand’s top sportspeople on reaching their goals. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his career and how he can inspire others.

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The driving force behind the revitalisation of te reo Maori

Pa Ariki and Kainuku Ariki of Takitumu had the dream and foresight to see the establishment of a school to educate and strengthen the cultural knowledge of peu Maori. Her dream had come to fruition when the first batch of students graduated with their Diploma in Nga Toi (Peu Maori - Level 5) this week.

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Church talk: The continuing power of the Holy Spirit in church

As Christians celebrate Pentecost Day, they are also reminded of their own history when God poured out His Spirit upon all mankind, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

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Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant

Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant.

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Apii Avarua students create wearable arts from newspaper cuttings

Apii Avarua is holding its first school art exhibition project which features vibrant works of colour created by the students since the beginning of this term.

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Canadian visitor calls for more travel options between the Cooks and Northern Hemisphere

A long-time visitor from Canada is calling for more connections to Rarotonga to bring more of his fellow Canadians to the Cook Islands.

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Death of Ariki’s daughter, an attempt to introduce Christianity to Mangaia

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In his fifth article he talks about how Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Uma-tetiki Ariki embraced Christianity and the first attempt to introduce the Christian faith to the people of Mangaia.

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Something old, something new…

Nina Oberg Humphries wants more Cook Islands and Pasifika artists to explore their heritage by making something new out of something old. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about her upcoming exhibition Taura for the Bergman Gallery.

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