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Avatiu Eels, Arorangi Bears tussle for spot in final

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Regional, Rugby Union

It is back to square one for defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels as they take on Arorangi Bears in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.

Developing sporting excellence

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands (ACI) have had a busy week of learning, developing and celebrating with an athletics academy, a mini competition and a 60th birthday celebration.

The monument that ‘tore’ Vaka Puaikura people apart

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Tinomana Tokerau Ariki and the Arorangi Ekalesia unveiled a large and prominent monument that had been shipped all the way from Italy to commemorate 200 years of Christianity in the district.

‘The Spirit of God … will never die’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article, he talks about the new Church and Mission laws.

Globe-trotting juggler looking to make Cook Islands connection

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A Brazilian juggler who has toured nearly 40 countries on his mission to take the circus to the remotest corners of the earth, hopes the Cook Islands will be his next stage.

Letters: ‘Faction versus facts’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We, the Mamas of the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church Ekalesia, who hosted our volunteers during the Church improvements are saddened and upset by the Letter to the Editor dated the 25th July 2023 titled “Factions in the Gospel Celebrations” and signed off by Tepure Ki Au.

Te Ipukarea Society : Update on the bio-control of the Grand Balloon vine on Rarotonga

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society recently guided some visiting scientists from New Zealand up to Tereora Hill to observe any unexpected impacts of an introduced bio-control agent. This article is written by one of those scientists, Alana den-Breeyen.

‘Sleepless nights, difficult days over lack of legal aid’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National

Legal aid - or the apparent lack of it in the Cook Islands - has been raised as a bone of contention in the High Court.

Historic visit: Bringing the love of football to our future generations

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino touched down on Rarotonga yesterday, making a historic first visit to the Cook Islands, where FIFA Forward funds are boosting football development.

Police make ruling on controversial raffle draw

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Other Sports, Sports

After a weeklong inquiry, Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the results of a raffle draw where the top two prizes went to the same ticket holder will stand.

Kata: Climate change

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tauranga Vananga sponsors acknowledged

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development hosted the 2023 Te Maeva Nui Sponsors VIP Event at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa on Wednesday night.

Manihiki, Rakahanga combine forces

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Northern group islands Manihiki and Rakahanga are combining forces for this year’s Te Maeva Nui festival which starts on Monday at the National Auditorium.

Darts Cook Islands hosting ‘strong’ NZ Niue team

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Darts Cook Islands is hosting New Zealand Niue 40 plus strong team with competitions held last week Saturday and on Wednesday this week.

Bulls fired up

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Titikaveka Bulls are hoping to pull off a major upset when they take on the undefeated Tupapa Panthers in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park.

Platinum sponsor extends support

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Vodafone Cook Islands has announced it will continue with its platinum sponsorship for Te Maeva Nui, the nation’s best and most popular cultural event of the year.

Church talk: Is there more to the 200 year story?

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

This week has been a beautiful crescendo of many months of planning, fundraising, organising and no doubt, pressure to navigate the many ceremonies in commemorating the preaching of Christ through the arrival of the gospel 200 years ago throughout the Ngaputoru and finishing with Rarotonga, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Crankshaft issue on Te Kukupa II rectified: Police

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The recent defect discovered on the new police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II has been rectified, says the Cook Islands Police Service.

Te Maeva Nui – ‘the greatest celebration’

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, National

Quick Facts Month: July-August Venue: National Auditorium Duration: 10 days Layout: Mix Event Sponsorship Target: $100,000 - $200,000.