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Extra legal assistance ‘urgent’ for Ombudsman’s Office

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Office of the Ombudsman has launched a plea for extra legal assistance.

Letter: ‘Missiles in Rarotonga’

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

To the Editor, Have you ever looked upward and seen bunches of coconuts hanging over the road?

Bears Hungry for a win

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arorangi Bears will be focused on playing smart at today’s match against the Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.

Netball player sustains serious injury, Netball Association apologises

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands Netball has apologised for the inability to provide medical assistance for a player that sustained serious injury at the Men’s Netball Competition on Thursday night.

Humble Warrior Punches for Gold

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

In a remarkable display of grit and determination, Cook Islander Tamatoa Hunter has clinched Gold at the Boxing New Zealand National Championship cruiserweight division that was held in Tauranga.

Tivaivai exhibit showcases masterful needlework

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The National Museum is hosting a vibrant exhibition celebrating the captivating artistry of tivaivai, a traditional quilt like textile masterpiece.

Te Tuhi Kelly: Looking outside the box to be connected

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Here’s a what if. In the Cook Islands the main internet provider is Vodafone with other ISP’s snapping at the heels and the crumbs left on the table, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.

Budding athletes encouraged to involved

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletes ages six to 12 years are welcome to join the Athletics Track and Field Club kids programme.

Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga

Saturday 15 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

Church talk: Who and what matters most?

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Bishop Tutai Pere asks the questions in this week’s Church Talk.

Letter: Gone Fishing

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I seem to recall the learned Mr Tyler advancing very similar theories on fish abundance (or lack thereof) several years, or perhaps even over a decade ago.

Marumaru Atua showcases traditional heritage

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

The Vaka Marumaru Atua Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) were thrilled to have Aotearoa New Zealand’s Minister for Māori Development, Willie Jackson and Aotearoa Film Director/Writer/Producer Te Arepa Kahi on board for a brief sail.

Cooks Tourism Industry Council yet to submit concerns on the new immigration regulations

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council President Liana Scott says the group is yet to submit objections against the new immigration regulations.

Korea delegation headed for Cook Islands

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Dong-Man Han, will lead a delegation to the Cook Islands from Monday for engagements with Cook Islands government representatives.

Maungaroa to become Cook Islands' first world heritage site

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

One of the last artefacts of pre-Christianity life in the Cook Islands is on the verge of becoming the country’s first world heritage site.

Kata:Special Envoy

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Solomons' PM signs new deals with China

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.

New budget gets economy back on track: Fiji's Finance Minister

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Parliament signed off on its 2023-24 national budget on Thursday after four days of debate, which the government says will put the nation "on the right trajectory".