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Features
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.
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.
Dazzling performances bring down the curtains on 2023 Te Mire Ura
Fabulous presentations from the 26 Te Mire Ura dancers at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night drew thunderous applause from the audience who enjoyed an evening of dazzling performances from local and expatriate dancers.
Bond wins Experts title in Te Mire Ura return
Kathleen Bond was “shocked and ecstatic” to win the 2023 Te Mire Ura Experts female title at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night. She was still reeling from the win yesterday afternoon.
Teen launches online store selling pre-loved games
The mantra of a 15-year-old Cook Islands boy who has kick-started his own business selling second-hand video games around the country is ‘just do it’.
‘Biggest charity ball’ rakes in $30k
Two hundred and forty-four guests attended the extravagant Cook Islands Red Cross Society Crowning Ball fundraising event last Saturday which raised a whopping $30,000.
How one kitten ‘snowballed’ to country’s first, only dedicated cat facility
The cost of running Rarotonga’s first and only dedicated cat facility is between $2000 and $4000 a month, but those behind the venture have ‘no qualms’ about covering the amount if it means less animals being cast into the bush.
‘They called this island Wytootakee’
Historian 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. This is his second article in the series.
Appreciating our mothers
Do we know how powerful we are? We mothers? With one gentle touch, we can soothe an injury or with a harsh hand, we can injure a heart. With one word, we can crush a dream or inspire hope in our child, whether at three or fifty-three, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
A migrant worker’s plight : Building good working relationships to stop labour drain
Cook Islands employers are crying foul over the sudden departure of migrant workers to better paying New Zealand and Australian jobs, including some recent arrivals who have left the country without fulfilling their contracts. Online editor Losirene Lacanivalu investigates why these workers are leaving our shores and what can be done to stop this labour drain.
Preparations well underway for Bicentennial Celebrations in Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke
A group from Aitutaki is preparing to attend the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of Christianity on the neighbouring islands of Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke and Rarotonga.
When faced with bigger-than-life situations, Jesus gives us hope
In today’s world more and more people are finding themselves alone and depressed, and some are even faced with bigger-than-life situations. But here’s the Good News! By Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventists Church.
Furniture Centre: Beating cooler days with ‘hot’ deals
Businesses are getting ready for the Mother’s Day rush.
Mother's Day: Gift your mum something special
Shop at Island Craft Limited and choose exclusive, unique bouquets designed to impress your mum on Mother’s Day.
Mother's Day: Dine-in-deal at OTB this Mother’s Day
Are you looking for a place to give your mum a treat this Mother’s Day?
Mother's Day: Resorts offer buffet specials
People are expecting to plate up on Mother’s Day, with most of the resorts offering buffet deals.
Mother's Day: Treasure your mum
Supermom Lotiola Mateariki is the driving force behind the success of her children’s Te Mire Ura achievements with five of her children getting crowned the Cook Islands cultural dancing champions.
Tupa ready for Culture’s most entertaining dance comp
Ministry of Culture’s most entertaining annual dance competition will be held tomorrow night featuring 26 dancers on stage at Rehab Rarotonga Nightclub.
Technology campaigners set sail for the Cook Islands
A massive water access project is coming to the Cook Islands – by sail.
New televisions for learning
Apii Nikao has received four smart mobile television systems which will allow their students to engage in learning in the different spaces throughout the school.
Hapū Wānanga shares with Nui Rarotonga
Women from Hapū Wānanga, Waikato New Zealand are visiting Rarotonga to assist with the new Pregnancy Care Centre ‘Nui Rarotonga’ - a free community based course focused on empowering women with knowledge and support about pregnancy, birth and baby arrival.
Former Cook Islands resident missing in Torres Strait
The search for a popular local identity in the Torres Strait, Denne Bourke, who is a former resident of the Cook Islands, has been scaled down.
