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Air Tahiti direct flights resume

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Air Tahiti is reuniting families with the resumption of their non-stop flights between Papeete, Tahiti and Rarotonga which started over the weekend.

Tapaitau denies using public funds for private travel

Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has emphatically denied using public money to fund private travel.

Cooks in contention despite draw

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands and Tahiti are both still in with a chance of progressing to the knockout stages at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 following a tightly contested 0-0 draw in Suva, Fiji on Saturday.

Ruta Mave: Whistleblowers versus the people in power

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The power of people in power to intimidate is not absent from our little community, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Government ‘lacks the intestinal fortitude’

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Your Friday paper reported that the Government is looking to legalise medicinal cannabis by Christmas because they find it too difficult to get the job done before that.

Letter: Improving our education system

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Education is of paramount importance in every country, as it serves as a foundation for a successful and prosperous society.

PM Brown to launch Security Policy at regional workshop

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown will be launching the inaugural Cook Islands National Security Policy and hosting a two-day regional workshop on National Security Strategies at The Edgewater Resort on Monday (today).

Author immerses herself in Rarotonga

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features

New Zealand author Karen McMillan has set her latest children’s novel in Rarotonga. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about the process of her work and what she enjoys about it.

MPs worry about Crown Law’s resources

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands MPs are concerned that Crown Law’s resources might be stretched.

New Zealand-based Cook Islands group promotes culture in Italy

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

In a captivating display of cultural exchange, the Cook Islands group Te Mana Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand embarked on a journey to Bergamo, Italy to showcase and share their heritage.

Business community rallies support in bid to review Immigration Regulations

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands business community is collating views from their members on the recently implemented Immigration Regulations, with a hope that the Government will review the regulations.

For family and country’: Rouru receives Player of the Match award on debut

Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands footballer Tearoa Rouru received “an unexpected surprised” when she was awarded the Player of the Match award against Tahiti at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 in Suva, Fiji.

Kata: Drum up

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

League turns focus to Pacific Games

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league men’s team to the 2023 Pacific Games in November is aiming to bring home a medal after going down in the inaugural Tri Nations Series decider a week ago.

Virtues in Paradise: Too stressed to be blessed?

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

How are you really? Do you ever stop to ask yourself that question? Or like most people, do you sometimes drift into a state of gradually increasing anxiety or low-level depression? By Linda Kavelin-Popov.

‘I’m in the boxing space and I still love the sport’

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Boxing, Sports

It’s 8am on Rarotonga and retired Kiwi boxer Shane Cameron is already sweating it out in the gymnasium. He continues his workout as he chats with deputy editor Al Williams about a life in professional boxing and his ongoing investment in being fighting fit.

Christianity brings hope to Tinomana Ariki as Gospel arrives in Rarotonga

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features

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 how the Gospel arrived at Rarotonga.

Rain brings blessings to the Arorangi CICC dedication

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The renovated Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ziona Tapu, gleaming with improvements and vibrant flowers, was ready to re-open in a special dedication ceremony on Thursday.

Aunty Maara: A pillar of strength, Christianity, love and all things golf

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Maria Maara Metua Kenning nee Hosking, warmly known as Aunty Maara, was an elegant, remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. After bravely battling an illness, she sadly passed away on June 11 at Rarotonga Hospital at the age of 75. In a tribute, senior journalist Melina Etches writes about this extraordinary woman who embodied love and generosity.

School garden project teaches Rakahanga kids healthy eating

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Rakahanga School students have embarked on a mission to grow their own vegetables in a bid to promote healthy living.