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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Features
Maoate ready for Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) is proud of Miss Cook Islands Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate’s commitment to building a strong campaign at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Church Talk: Overcoming fear through faith in Christ
Fear is a powerful emotion that many experience throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately, its impact can keep us from stepping forward in faith, rob us of joy, and make us doubt God’s promises, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Avatea run-a-thon raises $12,100
The community joined together to raise $12,100 for Avatea School at the weekend. The money was raised on Saturday via a run-a-thon float fundraiser full of children of Avatea School, the community, balloons and banners. The funds will aid the rebuilding of the school after the October 20 fire that destroyed buildings and resources at […]
Australian writer holds poetry night in Raro
This is the last trip that poet and writer Dudley Haydock will be making to Rarotonga. At the age of 70, the regular visitor to the Cooks has been diagnosed with stage two inoperable, moderately aggressive prostate cancer. Haydock, who lives in Adelaide, Australia, has been a regular visitor to the Cooks since 1992. He […]
Teen sets new record
Teenager Pastor Zekaria set a new record in the weekend, becoming the only college student and youngest player to score a century in The Computer Man Twenty20 competition. The Titikaveka College student batted at number three for his beloved Titans in their sixth round of The Computer Man Round Robin Cup match against Nikao. The […]
Big adventures on the rough seas
Angling is often considered a relaxing pastime – but when it comes sportfishing, the old adage ‘no pain, no gain’ certainly applies. I experienced this first-hand on a recent fishing excursion with local fishing charter, Marlin Queen. With my alarm set for 4am, I was on the road early enough to catch the previous night’s […]
Linked Threads exhibition at The Art Studio
A love of creating art with threads and a connection on Linkedin, led to the exhibition ‘Linked Threads’ on show at The Art Studio in Arorangi. “We are all linking and we all work with threads – simple,” said Andrea Eimke, curator of the exhibition. Art lovers gathered on the preview evening of the exhibition […]
Punters flock to Melbourne Cup
Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts gathered in the south of Australia yesterday for one of the biggest days in international racing, the Melbourne Cup. Among the spectators was Cook Islands resident Paddy Lynch, who his son described as “a crazy little Irishman”. Australia’s annual Melbourne Cup is known as “the race that stops a nation” […]
Nukutere paints for cultural centre
Highland Paradise Cultural Centre guests will have something new to admire thanks to Nukutere College students. The school’s year 10 art class created a painting for the cultural centre, which is to be framed and displayed in the Are Karioi (House of Entertainment). Each of the twelve students contributed to the painting, which is A2 […]
Vaka Eiva closing party to fundraise for Nukutere College and Apii Avatea
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association, Vaka Eiva and Motone Productions is banding together to support the school communities of Nukutere College and Avatea Primary School. Recent fires at local schools Nukutere College and Avatea Primary School have set the community back, and drivers of the paddling family and creative team at Motone Production know that […]
Saying farewell to the islands
It’s never easy to say goodbye. For Judith Kunzle it is a farewell to nearly three decades of living and creating works of art in the Cook Islands, and to the many people she has met along the way. What began with work as a graphic designer 27 years ago ended with Kunzle’s year-long portrait […]
Art supplies for student artists
Aspiring artists at Tereora College were given inspiration and valuable art supplies last month, by well-known artist Judith Kunzle. “This beautiful woman has gifted us some lovely paper,” said art teacher Charlotte Cousins, with the donation also including brushes, clips and mixing pallets. Kunzle will be leaving the country in a few weeks’ time and […]
Coco X brings motocross to Raro
When the weather holds up, a sound similar to multiple chainsaws can be heard from the hills just above Rarotonga’s airport in Nikao.
$2000 raised for fire repair
The Niue community in New Zealand has raised more than $2000 to help the two schools that were devastated by fires at the weekend.
Schools devastated by loss in fire
Two school principals are dealing with the loss of blocks of classrooms and stacks of resources following fires at the weekend.
Nikao Sokattak beat Avatiu
Nikao Sokattak easily overcame Avatiu in the main match of the Lotto Premiership in the weekend by six goals to one at the swamp.
Threads that link Pacific artists
The internet provided the link for a group of Pacific-based women artists, whose work will be displayed at The Art Studio next week.
Nane launches Tropicool Aitutaki
Aitutaki’s Nane Purea is proud of her recently released CD ‘Tropicool Aitutaki – Nane’.
Tinomana chief in waiting – a servant for her community
There is an open door policy at Tokerau Munro’s home in Inave and it will remain open long after she is invested with the Vaka Puaikura paramount chief title Tinomana Ariki.
Muri still unbeaten in women's cricket comp
The Muri women’s cricket side captained by ace all-rounder Punanga Kaveao retained their 2013 winning form when they beat the Arorangi Red Hot Chicks at the weekend.
Matariki FM undergoes re-branding
Changes are in the air at local radio station Matariki FM, with new frequencies and revamped programming to come over the next few weeks.
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