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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

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison.

Panthers share secret weapon

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports

Tupapa Panthers Club has become the talk of the town, making headlines for their remarkable achievements in rugby league this year. From the under-14s to the premier men’s and women’s teams, they’ve all secured spots in the grand finale this weekend.