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Letter: ‘Unfair coverage’
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
It’s absurd how the Cook Islands News can take such a significant milestone, like a female national athlete becoming the secretary general of our National Sports Organisation, and twist it to include irrelevant personal jabs. Kez earned her position on her own merits, regardless of who her father is.
Letter: Nepotism at CISNOC?
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I saw the Cook Islands News article on new CISNOC secretary this morning (Thursday). The appointment seems like an “inside job”. It’s so easy to put unjustified descriptions on a preferred applicant with a “wink wink say no more” approach and “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine”. Owen Lewis’ daughter is […]
Coastal inundation alert issued for Rarotonga, Southern Cooks
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
A coastal inundation alert was issued on Saturday for Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Cook Islands, warning of potential sea flooding in coastal areas, particularly during high tides.
Day 2: Vaka Marumaru Atua crew sends Mother’s Day wishes
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua left Rarotonga for Hawaii, to attend the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture from June 6-16, on Friday morning.
Te Au Vaine Purotu o Takitumu celebrates motherhood and resilience
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Celebrating motherhood, resilience, and unity, widowed women from Vaka Takitumu have come together to celebrate their strength, support, and their invaluable role as mothers.
$4 million investment aims to end Aitutaki’s water supply struggles
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
An Aitutaki resident believes government investment in water management alongside responsible water usage by residents is key to solving the island’s water supply issues.
Kata: Turtles behaviour noticed
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Panthers chase rare double
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers are going for a rare double in the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition but standing in their way are the mighty Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears.
Te Uki Ou, Imanuela wins U13 Quick Rip tournament
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union hosted the U13 Vaka Takitumu Quick Rip Tournament on Thursday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.
Senior dancers captivate audience with spectacular performances
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
A sensational performance by the talented Te Mire Ura Senior dancers on Thursday night left the over 1000-strong audience awestruck.
Virtues in Paradise: Celebrating the women who shape us
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
A seven-year-old was talking about her mother one day as we walked and she skipped down the beach. I asked her mother’s name. “Which one?” she answered with a big grin. “I have three mothers," writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
A feast for the eyes: Umukai transports viewers to the Cook Islands
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Three walls of paintings, Bergman Gallery at the Aotearoa Art Fair was a multiplicity of colours, forms, practices and voices that told stories from across the Pacific region, writes Rachel Smith.
A sea of opportunity: Mitiaro native sails on voyage of self-discovery
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
A Cook Islander living in New Zealand has joined the crew of Vaka Marumaru Atua on its 25-day voyage to Hawaii to participate in the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture and learn from master navigator Captain Peia Patai.
Avaavaroa turtles ‘more camera-friendly’ than neighbours
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Fun fact! Did you know that the facial patterns seen on a turtle’s face are unique to that specific turtle? Similar to how your fingerprint are unique to you.
Thomas Wynne: Protecting our digital taro patch
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Our digital taro patches, our everyday phones and devices, which we use to share photos, communicate with each other, and establish an online presence, are like sitting in the window of CITC in Avarua or a shop, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Ra’ui placed in lagoon for Tongareva’s ‘homecoming’
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
A ra’ui has been placed in the southern part of the lagoon for Tongareva’s homecoming event to be held in December 2025.
Court briefs
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over various court matters, including custody matters and cases involving driving offences, assault, and wilful damage, at the Criminal Court on Thursday.
Transaction delays leave customers frustrated
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Technology
Delayed settlement of card transactions by the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) has left some of its customers broke heading into the weekend.
Vaka Marumaru Atua crew embarks on cultural voyage to Hawaii
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
After a week of waiting for fair winds to lead them on their way, the Vaka Marumaru Atua crew was farewelled at Avarua wharf yesterday morning at 8am by family, friends, and Kōrero O Te `Ōrau organisation.
Kata: Vaka to Hawaii
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
