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Saving the best for last!

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The annual Te Maeva Nui festival, in showcasing the nation’s unique culture, also provided a platform for friendly competition, and top performances.

Ngatangiia’s ‘narrow’ roads to be widened by 3 metres

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

The community of Ngatangiia is delighted to see the longstanding issue of narrow roads and potholes finally being addressed.

Emergency services call for more care from Raro motorists

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A senior fire officer has called out Rarotonga motorists following hold ups during an emergency on the island.

PM in Fiji for bilateral, regional engagements

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown arrived in Nadi, Fiji, on Sunday for a series of bilateral and regional engagements focused on the Cook Islands and the Pacific economic resilience and partnerships for prosperity priorities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration said in a statement.

Te Maeva Nui awards recognise dedication and hard work of participating teams

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The vibrant and culturally significant Te Maeva Nui festival, showcasing the rich heritage and traditions, reached its peak on Thursday – the last night of performances – at Te Are Karioi Nui National Auditorium.

$40k in annual legal aid budget ‘limited’

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Economy, National

Cook Islands receives $40,000 annually for legal aid, ‘limited in the amount of funding available and the scope of legal matters it can apply to’.

Kata: Public money

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

All eyes on the prize

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

A tit for tat battle is expected in the Rarotonga Club 15s premier final when defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels takes on Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park this afternoon.

Tough road to World Cup

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands’ bid to qualify for the next Rugby League World Cup has become more difficult following the sport’s international governing body’s decision to reduce the number of teams by six to 10 in the 2026 tournament.

Te Maeva Nui brings out the best in cultural performances

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The thrilling and absolutely spectacular ura pau (drum dance) by Te Fuinga o Niva, the combined Manihiki and Rakahanga team, demonstrated that Te Maeva Nui brings out the best and biggest cultural performances.

‘Ueata – catching shadows: Early photography in the Cook Islands

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features

Photography came relatively early to the Cook Islands thanks to some missionary amateurs. The Mangaians had a word for it – ‘ueata, “capturing shadows”, writes Rod Dixon.

Christianity lands on Mangaia

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features, In Depth, Memory Lane, Weekend

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article, he talks about the arrival of Christianity on Mangaia.

Church Talk: Celebrating God, who shaped our nation

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Last week people from all around New Zealand and Australia arrived in numbers for the celebration of the 200 years since the arrival of the Gospel to the Cook Islands, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Te Ipukarea Society: Extraction or protection? The dual mandate dilemma of the International Seabed Authority

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has the dual mandate of regulating mining of the seabed and also protecting that same seabed in areas beyond national jurisdiction (also known as international waters, high seas, or simply the area).

Thomas Wynne: Free association with New Zealand has never been free

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As we celebrated 58 years as a country, on the 4th of August 1965, we, like so many other countries reflect on that journey to statehood and the challenges ahead for our country today, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Virtues in Paradise: Atirai’s story of determination and success

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Everyday heroes exist all around us, yet only when we pause to listen to their stories can we be inspired by their courage or learn from their wisdom, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Homecoming for long-haul pilot of Australia’s flag carrier airline

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Weekend

A Cook Islander’s journey to become a pilot for Australia’s flag carrier airline began on the hill overlooking Rarotonga International Airport, where a young Alaina Marsters would watch the aeroplanes disappear into the horizon.

Cook Islands Māori declining as English dominates in NZ

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Education, National

Thousands of Cook Islanders across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating their language this week, but for the majority, their knowledge of Cook Islands Māori is declining. Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist, reports.

Audit points the finger at suspended Culture secretary

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, National

Suspended Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has been found to have spent close to $16,000 of taxpayer money without consideration for public interest.

A day of pride, unity and reflection

Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

In a joyous display of national pride, the Cook Islands celebrated its 58th anniversary of self-government in free association with Aotearoa New Zealand, established on August 4, 1965.