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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
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
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
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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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31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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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.
T20 tempo quickens in round 5
Top of the cricket table Panthers take on the Muri Creeps in round five of the Computer Man men’s competition tomorrow. Muri’s lightening fast start to the season hit reverse gear last weekend with a loss against Turangi. Tupapa remains unbeaten. Muri’s captain Bobby Hunter was instrumental in both of Muri’s wins earlier in the […]
Trash roundup turns to art
After four clean-up events, a fashion show and the helping hands of over 150 volunteers and seven schools, the second annual Rubbish Roundup came to a close last Saturday night with the wrap party and Trash Art Sculpture Competition. Volunteers, sponsors and artists gathered at the BCA Gallery to eat gourmet nibbles, thanks to chef […]
Tivaivai and crafts intrigue visitors
Vainetini from across the Cook Islands took time out from their National Council of Women meeting on Tuesday to enjoy visitors admiring their handcrafts and tivaivai creations on display at the BCA Gallery in Taputapuatea. Vainetini from the outer islands have joined their counterparts on Rarotonga for a three-day meeting on gender and governance. The […]
Oe vaka ready to go
Today will be the second attempt by oe vaka clubs on Rarotonga to race, due to the unpredictable high winds of late. Last weekend the originally scheduled 15km race was postponed so oe vaka paddlers could take part in the WATSAN Avana Harbour and Muri Beach clean-up. Even in torrential rain the turnout of paddlers […]
New addition to Oe Vaka art show
Down by the lagoon, devouring large amounts of creativity with the sun slowly dipping below the horizon, is just one image of many that will be part of The Art Studio’s 2012 Oe Vaka art exhibition. This year the annual Oe Vaka exhibition will also include a lagoon side sculptural exhibition, with three New Zealand […]
Huntly kids visit
There was much laughter on the sports field at Titikaveka College as students from the Cook Islands and New Zealand enjoyed a friendly game of touch rugby on Wednesday. Thirteen students and four teachers from Huntly College will be making the most of their Rarotongan experience over the next week, while hosted by Titakaveka College. […]
Rio madness at children's ball
If you see a flock of brightly-coloured parrots squawking their way around Rarotonga on October 12, don’t be alarmed – it’s just local kids incognito for Rotaract’s Junior Spring Ball. The Rotaract Club of Rarotonga is holding their annual children’s ball at the Ngatangiia club house, starting 6pm onwards for children aged five to 10 […]
Mangaian mama reaches 97
Nobody quite knows Mangaian mama Makianu Nooroa’s secret to a long life but those in attendance at her 97th birthday on Tuesday know her caring nature must play a pivotal role. Born on September 25, 1915, as one of 12 children, Makianu attended school on the outer island but left early to look after her […]
Why do people run Round Raro?
The first doubts I had about running the Round Raro Road Race was on the dark, blustery scooter journey to the race start-line. Torrential rain was needling my eyes, and I thought: I really should be back in bed. It was 4.45am. “Have fun,” my boyfriend had called to me as I left, before snuggling […]
Cooks on first Kizuna mission to Japan
The local students who left for Japan last week are among 91 participants from the Cook Islands, Niue, Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia in the Kizuna Project. The student groups are now in Japan for a fully funded two-week study tour which will provide the opportunity for Pacific island youths and future leaders […]
'Peace just doesn't turn up'
Song and the fragrance of tiare taina filled the air on Friday, as children, peace ambassadors and the Pan Pacific Southeast Asia Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) observed the International Day of Peace. The rain drove the ceremony into the University of the South Pacific grounds, away from the planned Peace Garden venue, but didn’t dampen the […]
Unusual whale sightings
This marks the first season in 15 years that the Cook Islands’ resident whale expert Nan Hauser has recorded blue whale sightings off Rarotonga. She has logged four blue whale sightings, supported by photographic evidence, and has also documented a Sei whale swimming near motu Taakoka. It’s halfway into whale season, and Hauser says thus […]
Cricket development team to debut
Big match ups are on the cards for the second round of the Computer Man and Edgewater cricket competition this weekend. The Davana ladies had the bye last week but are rearing for action as they head over to Matavera. The Air Raro Matavera ladies had a solid start to their season last weekend with […]
Last call to create wearable art pieces
A last call has been issued for entries in the Clean Up Wearable Arts Competition Showcase. With the theme being ‘My Waste, Your Waste, Our Responsibility’, students from Rarotonga schools have been working over the past four to five weeks to create wearable art out of waste material in order to entertain, educate and inspire […]
'Curry Munchers' arrives in Rarotonga
A new movie hits the islands this week, with an opportunity to watch a Cook Islands resident in action. Nikao Video is releasing the New Zealand produced film ‘Curry Munchers’ – a film that was largely the creation of Aunanda Naaido. Naaido, who is currently working as financial director at The Edgewater Resort and Spa, […]
New lawyer sworn in for Toa litigation work
Chief Justice Tom Weston admitted a new lawyer to the Cook Islands bar on Friday. “This is a slightly more pleasant task than all the sentencing I’ve been doing this morning,” Weston joked before welcoming Auckland lawyer Rebecca Rose to the bar. Rose is in Rarotonga to help the Crown in the Toa Petroleum litigation. […]
Drainlaying students' commitment impresses
Visiting Wintec assessor Pete Shields is impressed at the levels of commitment shown by students on the cusp of completing the first-ever drainlayers qualification. The course, which began in 2010, will see the first lot of graduates finish at the end of the year. The Hamilton-based tutor was on hand at the Cook Islands Trade […]
Experience of a lifetime in Frankfurt
Cook Islands performers have showcased our culture to potentially millions of people in Europe in recent weeks, according to Glenda Tuaine of Motone Productions who reports from the Akirata Dance Troupe tour of Europe. ALL PHOTOS GLENDA TUAINE Frankfurt is a city that feels safe, the centre of German commerce, it radiates a vibe of […]
Dragons scrape home
A composed Ngatangiia-Matavera Dragons senior A team did just enough to outlast the fast finishing Tupapa Panthers in the main match at the weekend to win the game 22-18. With this week’s semi finals in mind it was imperative to build confidence and momentum as both teams suffered forced injuries to key personnel and Saturday’s […]
Second annual arts week
Last week was the second annual arts week at Tereora College. Arts week began as an initiative to promote visual and performing arts as well as to increase the profile of student creativity within the school. Throughout the week there have been student drama and dance performances, guest speakers and screening of documentaries and films […]