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National
Jewels of the Cook Islands ready to shine at Dine and Dance event
A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki community re-establishes traditional ra’ui to protect marine
The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the National Environment Service.
Productive visit from Japan Foreign Affairs Minister
The first-ever visit to the Cook Islands by a Foreign Affairs Minister from Japan has opened up talks of further bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
LETTER TO EDITOR: SPCA’s Volunteer house in line for an upgrade
No, need to educate people, there are free de-sexing clinics around the island and it’s not the dogs’ fault. It’s the owners, everyone needs to step up, and not rely on SPCA to take on unwanted dogs, if you want a pup, it’s for life. Not until you get bored with it and want another. […]
Mauke Environment Authority ready to tackle issues
Tekura Moeka’a, NES Manager of Environmental Policy & Planning, and Junior Tapoki, NES Senior Environmental Compliance, both of Maukean descent, travelled to Mauke to deliver two significant milestones for environmental leadership in Mauke – issuing of the warrants for the Mauke Environment Authority (MEA) board members and signing of MOU with the Mauke Island Government.
‘Be proud of your mouth’
Oral health care and mouths play a big part in everyday life - enjoying a meal, laughing with family and friends, singing, kissing loved ones and feeling your best.
Fundraising challenge laid down to Cooks Government
An organizer of a Cyclone Gabrielle relief fund is calling on the Cook Islands Government to match their efforts “dollar for dollar”.
College faces financial difficulties
Tereora College is asking the Ministry of Education to increase its funding after suffering ‘major’ financial pressures.
Cook Islands to host Japan Foreign Minister Hayashi
Cook Islands Government will this week host Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on his first visit to the country.
Vaipae prepares to mark 200 years of Christianity
Te Vaipae Pae O Pau committee and community on the island of Aitutaki are well underway with their plans and preparations for the historic ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’ 200-year Bicentennial celebrations which will be held from March 26 - April 2, 2023 to mark the acceptance of Christianity to the village of Vaipae.
Court briefs 17.03.2023
A man who was found driving nearly six times over the legal breath alcohol limit will be sentenced by three Justices of the Peace. Ngatokoa Terepo appeared before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court on Avarua on Thursday. He pleaded guilty to charges of driving with excess breath alcohol. Terepo was […]
Sharing the Cook Islands’ human rights story at World Pride event
Val Wichman was a special guest at Sydney’s World Pride earlier this month. She talks to senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about the experience, and what Te Tiare Association, the Cook Islands LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation, wants to see happen in the Rainbow Community here.
Cooking up a storm for cyclone relief
A woman who was a civil servant responsible for one of the worst hit areas damaged by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle on the eastern seaboard of Aotearoa, will be the guest speaker at a special dinner at Coastal Kitchen in Tupapa, next Saturday. Derek Fox reports.
Judge slams Cook Islands criminal justice system
The Cook Islands criminal justice system has been slammed by Justice Christopher Toogood in convicting and discharging a man following a lengthy period of frustration.
Public submissions open for major town project
The Panama beautification and Punanga Nui Market re-organisation project is gaining momentum with the National Environment Service yesterday announcing an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit application for public scrutiny.
Is the fate of our deep sea environment in the hands of the mining companies?
For some, the issue of seabed mining is not yet on their radar. For others, it’s a topic that’s too technical to understand so their interest drifts elsewhere. There are those who have already been convinced mining is the way to go. Then there are others who don’t want mining to ever go ahead. The truth is we simply do not know enough to make that decision.
‘E Lupe’ all the way from Wale wins Te Mire Atu
Seven talented composers participated in Te Mire Atu 2023 Composers Competition held at The Edgewater Resort this week. The annual event celebrated the original Cook Islands compositions by cultural artists.
SPCA’s Volunteer house in line for an upgrade
The number of dogs residing at the Cook Islands SPCA shelter has nearly tripled in less than two years, while staff numbers are unchanged. Now, the organisation is turning to fixing up its volunteer house to attract more help.
Putting passion over profession
Luisa Peters may be only 165 centimetres tall but she stands head and shoulders above many when it comes to her professional technique and strength. That goes for both weightlifting and the Police Service where the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) Detective Constable has been a valued member of the team since 2019.
Breathing new life into an old facility
Club Raro on Rarotonga has received a facelift in recent weeks as part of a combined effort to breathe new life into a facility constructed in the 1970s. Couple Tish and Owen Mete have been behind the two-month project.
Woman faces arson charge in connection to house fire
A 39-year-old woman has appeared in Court charged with arson in connection to a house fire in Arorangi on Sunday night.
Cook Islands Football Association leadership dispute lands in court
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) leadership dispute has landed in Court, with ‘dismissed’ president Tiraa Arere filing for an immediate interim order to restore him to the top role.
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