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Deep sea mining: Is anybody listening?

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

There will be many impacts of deep sea mining. Some will be very difficult to predict.

Te Maeva Nui NZ: A showcase and celebration of our uniqueness

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

More than 1400 performers participated in the world’s largest Cook Islands event in Auckland this weekend as tens of thousands made their way through the gates of the Trust Arena to celebrate who we are, our culture, our Reo and each other, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

A centenarian with a deep faith

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Emily Brell-Dean-William-Dyer, a remarkable, vibrant, and extraordinary 103-year-old woman, has unwavering faith in God. She is a living testament to the power of spirituality and devotion, and to life well lived.

Offering ‘affordable’ VIP experience

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

A newly opened bar offering ‘affordable’ VIP experience, vibrant atmosphere, amazing cocktails and food has taken the Rarotonga patrons by storm.

Cook Islanders celebrate culture, heritage and identity in Aotearoa

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands culture thundered throughout the Trust Arena, Waitakere in Auckland, New Zealand, this week as Te Maeva Nui ō Aotearoa New Zealand Charitable Trust proudly presented the third biennial Te Maeva Nui NZ performing arts festival of music and dance, arts and crafts of the Cook Islands.

Kata: Cook Islands Law

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Data

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands sign historic agreement to safeguard marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity by signing the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).

Cook Islands’ debut ‘a success story’

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

The BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2023 marks a landmark for Cook Islands as they make their debut at a BWF event. Their participation is a Shuttle Time success story, for all six members of the team have come up through BWF’s flagship schools programme.

Bougainville unveils multibillion-dollar plan to deliver ‘transformative benefits’

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has signed an agreement aiming to deliver $US4.8 billion worth of critical buildings, roads, ports and airports.

Church Talk : Caring for our common home, Earth

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

‘The Season of Creation’ is a major focus and theme in the Catholic Church, one month before the feast of St Francis of Assisi which the Church celebrates on October 4, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Cook Islands cultural heritage comes alive at Te Maeva Nui festival in Auckland

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Culture, National

The biggest cultural event on the Cook Islands’ calendar, Te Maeva Nui, is being celebrated in Auckland this weekend. Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific reports.

Letter: ‘Zero’ public consultation

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In this paper on 20-5-23, the Ministry of Health Secretary Bob Williams said, “It is essential that public consultation is undertaken to allow for medicinal cannabis to be imported, prescribed and produced in the Cook Islands”.

Careless driver told to pay up within 10 days or be back before the courts

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who denied the charge of careless driving causing injury and was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua, has been told by a Judge she must pay fines and reparation totalling $3040 within 10 days, or she will be back before him.

Tou Travel Ariki re-elected president of Te Are Ariki

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Te Kaumaiti Nui, Tou Travel Ariki, has been re-elected as president of Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) for another four-year term. This will be his last term in the role.

School receives Japanese grant to renovate roofing and replace water tank

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Imanuela Akatemia has been awarded a grant of more than $112,000 from the Japan Embassy in New Zealand.

Improving connectivity for students

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology

Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL), Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), BW Digital, and Vodafone Cook Islands (Vodafone) are working together to improve connectivity for students in the Cook Islands’ 30 schools for the next three years (2023-2026).

Donated bicycles boost traffic on Penrhyn’s white coral roads

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Traffic has increased on the white coral roads in the northern group island of Penrhyn in both the communities of Tetautua and Omoka.

Three jailed following the execution of a large cannabis bust on Aitutaki

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Seven men have now been jailed in relation to the massive cannabis bust on Aitutaki in 2022, with three sentenced in the High Court yesterday.

Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation gears up for Awareness Month

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) has been out and about for many years in Rarotonga raising awareness of breast cancer and its effects on women and the community.