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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.
Cook Islands reiterates commitment to ocean conservation
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Cook Islands’ efforts and ongoing commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable ocean management was highlighted by Prime Minister Mark Brown at a global conference.
Letter: ‘Failure of Govt to be fair to all’
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The claim by Tupapa MP he has obtained an excavator for his village for those that voted him is a slap against the government that he represents as a Minister. Maggie said “So, I look after those who help me, I have to be fair with them and help them first.” Oh, really.
Letter: OPSC disappointed by misrepresentation
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Having read the Thursday, May 9, Cook Islands News main headline (Lewis takes helm at CISNOC) I can categorically confirm that the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) was not in any way involved in the recruitment process of the new Secretary General of CISNOC.
Apii Avarua kids get hands-on with fun coding robot
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Avarua Primary students were delighted to participate in the KaiBot in Kainundrum demonstration, a simple yet versatile robot that serves as an ideal introduction to the coding universe, at their school yesterday.
Police blame string of stolen motorbikes on 14yo juvenile
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 14-year-old juvenile suspected of committing multiple crimes, such as theft, burglary, and unlawful taking of motorcycles, appeared in a closed court session yesterday.
Tupapa Health Care services to ‘temporarily’ relocate due to asbestos removal
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health says there will be a temporary relocation of Tupapa Health Care services from Monday, May 13, due to a project with Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Govt agencies deny involvement in CISNOC secretary general selection
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Two government agencies have denied involvement in Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s (CISNOC) selection process for its new secretary general.
