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Licensing numbers signal ‘peak tourism season’

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

Revenue from driving tests made up more than 75 per cent of the Cook Islands Police Service’s total trading income quota for June, marking the beginning of “peak tourism season” for the country.

Hundreds of first aid kits for Cooks schools

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Bank of South Pacific (BSP) has made 200 first aid kits available for distribution to schools in Rarotonga and Pa Enua.

Pet talk: Fishing for dogs and cats

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Sharp and with a nasty barb, fishhooks do not look terribly appetising to me. Dr Michael Baer writes.

Health team at World Health Organisation anniversary event

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health have joined the World Health organisation in celebrating its 75th anniversary in Samoa.

Paddlers Producing Good Results for the World Champs in Samoa

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Te Tupu O Te Manava paddlers Andre Tutaka George and Serena Hunter took out the Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) national singles championships over the weekend in a hotly contested 18k race from Avana harbour to the Arorangi jetty.

Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In this, my second article, I want to look at some of the reasons our fisheries resource appears to be in serious trouble.

Whetū Marama - Bright Star screens to mark Matariki Day

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, National

In honour of Matariki Day and the inaugural visit by the Aotearoa New Zealand Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, the High Commission of New Zealand hosted a reception and screening of Whetū Marama - Bright Star, over the weekend.

The return of the Bledisloe clock

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Senior journalist Jane Phare has contacted Cook Islands News and reports a precious timepiece will soon be returned to Rarotonga, in this story she unravels the mystery of the Bledisloe clock.

Atiu begins 200-year Te Arikianga o te Evangelia Celebrations

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands

A jubilant atmosphere is on the island of Enuamanu/Atiu as its residents and visitors gather to commemorate the momentous occasion of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia to mark their historic 200th anniversary of the Arrival of the Gospel.

‘Major’ underway effort to better align police personnel resources in Cooks

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National

Cook Islands Police Service is looking at negotiating the transfer of $160,000 from the 2022 -2023 budget to other areas.

Kata: Over hanging coconuts

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Speedy Panthers break Bears back

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The speedy Panthers broke Arorangi Bears back as they won 12-11 at the Rarotonga Club 15’s Competition on Saturday.

Cooks get a sweat on in the woolshed

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands shearing and woolhandling team returned from the 2023 Golden Shears World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland finishing at seventh place in the Woolhandling division.

Ruth Mave: Keeping an eye in the sky

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

A long time ago sky father Ranginui and earth mother Papatuanuku were bound so closely to each other their children lived between them in darkness.

Researchers to survey forests in Rarotonga amid ongoing concern over African tulip tree

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Researchers from the Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) in New Zealand will be in Rarotonga next week to survey the forests for any damage caused by the African tulip tree’s natural enemies, the gall-forming mite (Colomerus spathodeae) and leaf-mining flea-beetle (Paradibolia coerulea).

Rarotonga art classes expanding into Pa Enua

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features

A Rarotonga art class aimed at nurturing creative skills over a chilled glass of wine is expanding into Aitutaki, with plans of ‘casting our net further afield’ to other Pa Enua in the coming year.

Motorcyclist killed following road incident on Rarotonga

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National

A 28-year-old man has died following a road incident on Rarotonga.

Letter: Operators share concerns amid tourism overcrowding in the Avaavaroa passage

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Rarotonga tourism operators Kura Happ and Jacopo Dozzo have raised concerns about ongoing developments at Avaavaroa Passage following recent safety improvements in the area.

A dedicated CICC General Assembly

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.