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Students design turtle shell replicas for fundraising effort

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.

High profile trial wraps up as Nga Puna faces his third day of questioning

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

The trial of former National Environment Service director Nga Puna, his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, Diane Charlie-Puna, along with suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has wrapped up after close to four weeks.

U19 Cook Islands women’s incredible run

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands U19 Women will now face Samoa in a battle for third place at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship.

Health and Beauty: Indulge and Relax at Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

Indulge, relax and revitalise your body and inner being at the secluded Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, nestled on the sandy shores of stunning Muri Lagoon.

Church Talk: Father, may they be in us

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Bishop Paul Donoghue writes: "Last Friday I was privileged to attend the rededication of the Cook Islands Christian Church in Titikaveka known by the name of “Betela”.

Cook Islands wins Kid’s Athletics Day Challenge

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands has been confirmed winners of the Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge following their eight-day programme of activities throughout May.

Kata: Kings Rep residence

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks darts team named as competition heats up

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Twenty-six Niue dart players will be flying in to compete in a dart competition in Rarotonga.

Pet Talk: Tethering, tying or torturing?

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

There were several complaints. People were very distressed to see the degree of damage. And she couldn’t walk writes Dr Michael Baer.

Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.

Cook Islands backdrop of 'historical' climate change awareness project

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands will serve as the backdrop of an international video encouraging "urgent action" to combat climate change in the Pacific.

Intensive water safety course underway

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

An intensive safety training course geared at Cook Islands marine tourism is underway.

Nga Puna defends bonus payment

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna faced his third day on the stand in Court where he was grilled by the Crown.

Plans to rebuild Head of State’s official residence

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

There are plans to rebuild an official residence for the Head of State more than 10 years after the existing building was deemed not fit for purpose.

Hundreds of Pacific academics gather on Rarotonga to connect and share research

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Education, National

Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.

Kata: MFEM

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Willison was in Broncos line-up

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League has proven that Cook Islanders can compete at the elite level by qualifying at the last Rugby League World Cup, says League president Charles Carlson.

Mangaia Football Complex Progress

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association Secretary General Allen Parker was recently in Mangaia to inspect the progress of the Mangaia Football Association (MFA) Complex.

Badminton Raro reps in NZ comp

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Rarotonga based players Lana Aperau-Toa, Edon Teraitua, Te Pa Tupa and Tereapii Akavi will be competing in the New Zealand Junior Teams Championships in Palmerston North.

Church renovation nearing completion

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Avarua (Cook Islands Christian Church) CICC Ziona Tapu is nearing the completion of an extensive renovation project that has breathed new life into the historic church.