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International night shows unity in diversity

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cultural diversity enhanced by vibrant colours, unusual costumes, dances and heartfelt performances, splashed across the National Auditorium stage on Saturday night.

Culture


CHURCHTALK: Unity in diversity – Rotai o te Tukeke

Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let us showcase all diversities of gifts, skills and talents that God has blessed each and every one of us so much with, from the different islands we come from, different cultures, customs and traditions, at this year’s Constitution celebrations, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Church Talk


Cooks beat NZ Navy in friendly

Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The New Zealand Royal Navy have taken a beating from their Cook Islands counterparts at an inaugural sports event in Rarotonga.

Other Sports


Aitutaki ranked one of the world’s best islands

Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki tourism operators are welcoming guests again in growing numbers and have been given all the more reason to smile after landing a place on a prestigious list naming the best islands in the world.

National

Fiji dedicates 7s win to people back home

Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has dedicated its Olympic rugby sevens win to the people back home who are struggling amidst the country's Covid-19 health crisis.

Fiji


Impressive finish for Nicholas

Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

From personal bests to semi-final finish, Team Cook Islands are off to a roaring start at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Paddling


Government sounds the alarm on employee poaching

Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A warning bell has sounded for Cook Islands businesses and employees amid changing immigration policies and labour shortages.

Economy


Climate change encouraged discovery of Southern Cooks earlier than first thought

Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A new study on Atiu has found evidence of exploratory voyages to the Southern Cook Islands up to three hundred years earlier than previously thought and well before first settlement. The research has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA and is summarised here for Cook Islands News by lead scientist, Professor David Sear.

Environment


96 per cent fully jabbed

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

The rollout for the first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine is complete and the second dose is nearing completion.

Health


History made as Atiu invests Ngamaru Ariki and Rongomatane Ariki

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth

Hundreds of people descended onto the island of Atiu to witness the historic akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Ngamaru Ariki and Rongomatane Ariki conducted three days apart. By Melina Etches.

Features


Cook Islands Olympic Team in Good Spirits

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatic athletes Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters have the honour of carrying the nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in Japan, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday.

Other Sports


Challenge not for faint-hearted

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The biggest mental and physical challenge Rarotonga has ever seen will take place in the form of the first ever Ariki Adventures Challenge this Saturday.

Other Sports


Reaching herd immunity ‘is no guarantee’

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

New variants of the Covid-19 virus will make it hard for countries like Cook Islands to achieve herd immunity, says a leading Pacific health expert.

Health


Rongomatane Ariki crowned in a peaceful ceremony

Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

A crowd of 500 witnessed the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as the new Rongomatane Ariki of Atiu.

Culture


Pushing your limits in paradise

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Riding on the success of last year’s Cook Islands Games, Aitutaki-based Dani Adendorff recognises the potential to maintain that momentum and extend the reach of the growing weightlifting fitness revolution to the Pa Enua. By Melina Etches.

Features


Visitor numbers exceed initial predictions

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Tourism figures have received another boost as the industry regains momentum with the arrival of Kiwi holidaymakers in growing numbers. Al Williams reports.

Economy


LETTER: Worship of money impacts all human societies

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 14, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Government preparing response to ‘RSV’ virus affecting Kiwi kids

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

As government prepares its response to a respiratory virus that’s putting Kiwi children at risk, questions have been raised after a Health Ministry social media post related to the outbreak was deleted when a senior official said he was not consulted on the matter.

Health


Team Cook Islands unfazed by growing Covid cases in Japan

Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Rarotonga-based members of Team Cook Islands to Tokyo Olympic Games are looking forward to the event despite concerns over increasing number of Covid-19 infections in Japan.

Other Sports


Immigration approves revised policies to ease labour shortage

Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration rolled out changes to its immigration policies on Monday and backdated them to July 1, in a bid to ease labour skills shortages in the Cook Islands.

Economy


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