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Local students participate in Chinese comp
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
A Chinese Bridge Competition held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus this week saw students participating in Chinese language and proficiency and discussing their understanding of the Chinese culture.
Te Ipukarea Society: Students raise awareness for the Kōiti habitat
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s Environmental Column is written by Gabriella Napa, a budding journalist and writer of Youth Media Cook Islands.
Thomas Wynne: The people of the land and ocean
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Land – nothing is more contentious, beautiful, divisive, or unifying than land. Our caretaking of land has been thousands of years in the making as we moved from Moana or ocean, to land, to ocean, and back to land again, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Tourism operators commit to safety with annual water safety programme
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Fifty marine tourism operators from Rarotonga are currently taking part in an annual water safety programme, delivered by Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), in partnership with Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands.
Public input sought on draft plan for turtles and marine life
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service’s draft Environment Management Plan for the southern sea passages of Rarotonga, which focuses on addressing matters such as turtle conservation, is expected to be released by the end of June.
Court briefs
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The case of a juvenile alleged of unlawfully taking a government vehicle has been adjourned to July 4.
TB cases detected
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, National
Cook Islands confirmed one new tuberculosis (TB) case after four cases were reported in 2023, with all but one from last year completing treatment.
Defending champs off to strong start
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
After a successful opening round of competition, teams are ready to battle in round two of the annual Rising Stars Championship at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Church talk: Judge not
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
When it comes to our own prejudices and grievances, we often justify our anger as righteous and our judgment as reliable and only appropriate, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Letter: Cook Islands fishery debate
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I am loathe to take up the pen again on the issue of the tuna fishery resources in and around Cook Islands waters, but since I’ve been referenced in Mr. Tylor’s latest effort please indulge me this reply (More questions than answers, Cook Islands News, May 30, 2024).
Smile and sweat for a cause
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Nikao Parents Teachers Association has launched the “Walk a Mile with A Smile” initiative to bring the school and the wider community together in a positive and healthy experience.
Local chefs get culinary boost
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food, Local, National
The first CITC Culinary Workshop Series drew around 40 food professionals from the hospitality industry on the island.
Government agencies team up to streamline building permit process
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
In a move aimed at streamlining the building permit approval process, new homeowners will no longer need to submit four copies of their building plans.
Opposition MPs walk out of PAC over chair appointment
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, National, Parliament, Politics
The three Opposition Members of Parliament have quit the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over the appointment of the new chair, leaving four Government MPs reviewing the Appropriation Bill 2024-25.
Cook Islands unveils stunning uniforms for FestPAC
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
With just two more sleeps until their departure, the 160-strong Cook Islands delegation to Honolulu, Hawai’i for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) is making final arrangements for the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders.
Kata: Public Accounts
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Customs
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands Business House Touch Competition heats up
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Business House Touch competition continued with its round robin game three on Monday, with intense action from between Fiber Optics and ICI (Infrastructure Cook Islands) Crew and Bank Cook Islands (BCI) and Rock College at the National Stadium.
Schools smash ‘Smiles for Miles’ challenge with 1610 miles walked
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
Nine schools in the Cook Islands participated in the World Mile Challenge 2024 completing 1610 miles.
Reuben Tylor: More questions than answers
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In a three-part series, retired lawyer Reuben Tylor argues commercial fishing in the Northern Cook Islands can impact on our catches of yellowfin tuna in the South.
