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CI  Muslim opens up about her faith and journey

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, National

Tatiana Kautai, a Cook Islander Muslim, has shared her personal journey into Islam and her experiences living as a Muslim in the Cook Islands. Talaia Mika reports.

Te Ipukarea Society: Petrel monitoring reveals suspicious subjects

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Petrels, and not the petrol that you put in your car, are in fact a medium sized seabird known for spending the majority of their lives out at sea. They are A class fishing birds who skim over the waves with sharp turns in search of their next fishy feast.

TAU board appoints engineering professional

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.

Treaty hikoi march in Rarotonga

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional

On Wednesday in Aotearoa New Zealand thousands of marchers descended upon the city of Auckland as part of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) to call for Māori unity, and protest a law that seeks to alter the country’s constitutional foundations.

Promoting health and creativity for Children’s Week

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Next week children around the globe will come together to celebrate International Children’s Week, a time dedicated to honouring the rights, well-being, and voice of children everywhere.

Pauro Arnold lands giant marlin

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

In an epic battle between man and beast, local fisherman Pauro Arnold on Thursday captured a giant 506kg blue marlin (1115.54 pounds) – a “grander” weighing over 1000 pounds after playing it for two and a half hours.

Letter: Namby-pamby excuse for law change

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We have lawyer Brian Mason to thank.

Cook Islands and Australia strengthen ties

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Senior officials from the Cook Islands and Australia gathered in Canberra late last month to advance shared priorities in the second annual Senior Officials Roundtable (SORT) with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation under the 2022 ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership Agreement.

Church talk: “Do not look back”

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why some people are successful and others aren’t? writes Kayla Kaimarama Willie of the Latter-day Saints.

Nicholas coaching debut at Oceania 7s

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

On December 7, as the Oceania Rugby 7’s kicks off in Honiara, Solomon Islands, newly appointed Cook Islands Rugby Sevens National Coach, Clive Nicholas will make his coaching debut on the international stage.

Cook Islands diaspora embrace digital innovation to preserve Te Reo Māori

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, New Zealand, Regional, Technology

Two passionate Cook Islanders living in New Zealand have embarked on an ambitious project aimed at protecting and revitalising the Cook Islands language for future generations.

Renowned ‘artivist’ to star at Rarotonga ball

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Entertainment, Features

Celebrated New Zealand artist and “artivist” Moana Maniapoto (Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) will take centre stage as the master of ceremonies at the upcoming Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball.

Resetting the focus of culture

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Te Maeva Nui, the Cook Islands elite and biggest performing arts festival has seen a shift in traditional performing arts risking the very authenticity that makes our traditions special.

Climate change is a present reality, PM to world leaders

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has reiterated the importance of the Paris Agreement and climate finance for developing countries to world leaders present at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29.

Govt consultations in NZ for Cook Islanders

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National, New Zealand, Regional

The Cook Islands Government, led by Prime Minister Mark Brown, is preparing to engage with Cook Islands communities across Aotearoa New Zealand from November 18 to 22 in a week-long diaspora consultation.

Urgent alert: spear phishing email

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands government is advising the public to remain vigilant against a targeted spear phishing email campaign currently circulating in the Cook Islands.

Cooks and Australia superannuation MOU

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands government has signed a superannuation agreement with Australia allowing returning Cook Islanders to retire and transfer their superannuation savings easily to the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.

Police destroy 4 dogs after attacks

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

Four dogs were destroyed by police following a complaint of a pack of seven reportedly behaving menacingly.

Kata: Police reception

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion