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Ruta Mave: Race walking teaches perseverance and understanding

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try, try again. Then if you don’t succeed read the instructions. This has been the answer to my latest attempt at trying race walking, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Cook Islands deserve NZ Defence Force inclusion

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my disappointment and concern regarding recent developments that may have implications for the Cook Islands and its people.

Cook Islands crafts fly off shelves at FestPAC, weavers replenish stocks

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National

The Cook Islands huts at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) are proving popular, with most crafts selling out on Friday, the first day of the Festival Village at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu.

Cook Islands pushes for climate-resistant crops research

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Secretary for Agriculture Temarama Anguna-Kamana presented a regional research agenda at the recent 9th Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (PHOAFS) meeting focusing on identifying and promoting crops that are climate resistant.

Lawyer to appeal conviction in fatal motorcycle crash

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The lawyer for the man convicted of charges related to a fatal motorcycle crash last year has confirmed they will file an appeal after his sentencing.

Fertiliser arrives after long wait, but at a higher cost

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Ministry of Agriculture has received a shipment of fertilizer to address the shortage faced by farmers, but the cost has increased by $10 per 20-kilogram bag.

Mangaia’s Bicentennial Celebration opens with grand ceremony

Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Environment, Features, Local, National

Mangaia came to a standstill on Saturday for the historic Bicentennial Celebration’s opening ceremony, marking 200 years of Christianity on the island.

Kata: Super slam

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mangaia triples in size: Island gears up to feed 1000 visitors for Bicentennial Celebration

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

A celebratory atmosphere fills Mangaia as hundreds arrive for the long-awaited Bicentennial Celebration kicking off today with the official opening ceremony.

Oceans 11 face King Wolves in Super Slam final

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Oceans 11 will host King Wolves Nikao in the T20 Super Slam cricket final at Turangi Oval today.

Thomas Wynne: Pacific voyaging, more than metaphor

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Two thousand four hundred (2400) miles of excellence, 2400 miles of precision and 2400 miles of discipline and strength, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

New book explores impact of Christianity on Mangaia

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Church Talk, Features, Memory Lane

Mangaia accepted Christianity 200 years ago this month. A permanent peace – te au o te Evangeria - was the main dividend of the new religion and, according to a new book to be launched this weekend, peace justified the sacrifice of ancient customs and traditions to achieve, writes Rod Dixon.

‘We heard the call, we came’: Cook Islands delegation electrifies audience at FestPAC

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A spirit of unity and deep emotional pride in celebrating the unique cultures of the Pacific permeated the air at the opening ceremony of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday night. Melina Etches reports from Honolulu.

Carrying on Jack Cooper’s legacy

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National, Weekend

Bound by a love for Rarotonga and a chance encounter with a dog named Lulu, the new owners of Trader Jacks aim to uphold the legacy of its founder, the late Jack Cooper.

Te Ipukarea Society: World Oceans Day, By mining the depths, we undermine our future

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

We are well aware of the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) recent community awareness raising campaigns to diverse groups across Rarotonga on the benefits of deep seabed mining (DSM). However, their presentations have barely touched on the potential risks of this industry.

A life of ups and downs

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Helen Henry reflects on the life of Lady June Hillary, who passed away recently.

Beddoes elected to Oceania Athletics Commission

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Experienced athlete and Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has been elected to the 2024 Oceania Athletics Association Athletes’ Commission (OAA).

Cook Islands and Honolulu sign sister city agreement, eyeing tourism boost

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Tourism

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday signed an agreement to establish a ‘sister-city relationship’ between Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and Honolulu, Hawaii, in the hope of building a stronger partnership and growth in inbound visitor numbers from Honolulu and the United States.

Thrilling finishes in netball comp

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Club Competition junior and senior finals concluded last week with several thrilling games that had fans on the edge of their seats.