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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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21 September 2024
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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.
Rubbish transformed into art
Rubbish was transformed into art by some creative members of the community for a competition last Wednesday evening.
AWAP returns to Cooks
Cook Islands youth will have the chance to take part in a holiday programme that focuses on performing arts during the second week of the term break.
Music to turn paddling central into party central
The 10th year anniversary of the annual Vaka Eiva Festival will be celebrated this year with the sounds of New Zealand based powerhouse rhythm band Kora and leading soul master Che Fu.
Avarua carnival highlights biodiversity
Bumble bees buzzed, flowers bloomed and fruits burst with colour at Victoria Park on Thursday where Avarua School students gathered in their finery to celebrate Biodiversity Day.
A one-of-a-kind island evening
In a country where food plays a prominent role in people’s lives, one particular dinner table in Matavera stands out amongst Rarotonga’s abundant and exquisite dining experiences.
Settle Makea title out of court: Crocombe
Who should hold the traditional title of Makea Nui Ariki has been disputed for over 20 years and one descendant believes it’s time to settle the matter – out of court.
Portrait project to live on
Portraits of 222 Cook Islanders came down from the walls of the BCA in Taputapuatea yesterday afternoon.
Portraits that link the people
There was people-watching of a different variety at the official opening of the Cook Islands People Project, held at BCA on Tuesday evening.
222 portraits of Cook Islands people
Adult students and projects at the Creative Centre are set to benefit from local artist Judith Kunzle’s latest works – the Cook Islands People Project.
Recovering the past: Cook Islands tapa in the US
On 18 August, 1838, five vessels and a store ship left from Norfolk in the state of Virginia in the United States.
Fun for everyone at the Apii Te Uki Ou Gala
Apii Te Uki Ou will be transformed into a site of spectacular food and entertainment on Friday when the school hold their gala day.
First creative artist's residency announced
The Cook Islands is set to have its first creative artist’s residency take place, come next month, with amazing opportunities also on offer to Cook Islands youth.
Local flavour dazzles on island night
Erika Bult isn’t one to do things by halves.
Fathers be loving
I heard on television news that Keven Mealamu, the renowned All Black hooker of 100 games, would come out onto the rugby field this weekend walking with his father, as a way of reminding New Zealanders that it was Father’s Day.
Captain's half century helps Tupapa take lead
Saturday’s The Computer Man men’s round two results sees national captain Toala ‘The Tank’ Teinaki’s (52 not out) Tupapa club side head two points clear at the top of the Western Conference.
Summer Photo Compeition
The overall winner will receive a brand new Acer laptop, while other lucky winners will receive large prints of their image.
'It feels so nice to be flying in the air free'
A journey into space As I come down from earth I can see people and some green trees and the land. I can see the mountain with heaps of trees on and I can see where the plane lands. And we can see shops near the bus and we can see animals living on the […]
OPSC's journey illustrated by staff
A striking three-panel painting metaphorically defining the journey of the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) is the work of nine of its very own staff members. CEO Priscilla Maruariki and eight other staff members were split into three groups of three and were commissioned with the task of creating a piece of art […]
'Exhausted canoes, rested on the concrete'
Te au Irinakianga Maori Kakau Te kakau o tera taime kare te moni a te tangata. E pera katoa kare ratou e maana ana. Te kakau o teia tuatau kare e marikoanga. Inara te tangata ei aka maanaana, to ratou kopapa. Manga Te manga e kainga ia ana i tera tuatau koia oki e manga […]
Arorangi to host Takuvaine
In today’s Lotto Premiership men’s soccer game – the Takuvaine premier men’s team will travel to the west of the island to face Arorangi at Raemaru Park with the game kicking off at 5pm. Arorangi will be anxious to seize the opportunity to rectify their performance by gaining a victory against Takuvaine who drew last […]