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Te Ipukarea Society: Weeds team visit Cook Islands for natural enemies progress update

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Today’s article comes from the Manaaki Whenua Land Care Research team that have being doing work here over the past few weeks.

Steady progress at Muri as road works continue

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The current road renewal and upgrade in Muri is expected to be completed in October, says Infrastructure Cook Islands Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.

Drones show African tulip trees’ ‘small but mighty’ natural enemies are doing their job

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Aerial images collected during a survey on Rarotonga’s forests earlier this month show that the beetles released in 2021 to control the African tulip trees have been successful.

Letters: Secretary of Health Bob Williams replies

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Cook Islands only registered two Covid-19 related deaths from the onset of Covid-19 up to normalising Covid-19 on 1 July 2022.

Letters: Where is the outrage?

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Exactly two years ago l wrote a letter about my concern for testing the experimental vaccine on our people. It is now proven it was a bad mistake and a waste of time as it never did a thing to stop the virus spreading or infecting you.

Being connected to the environment

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Climate change is not new, chairperson of the environmental non-government organisation Kōrero o te 'Ōrau in Rarotonga Dr Teina Rongo says.

Cook Islands world bowlers performing well

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Team Cook Islands participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament on the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, have experienced a number of challenges in the first week of bowls.

Thomas Wynne: E toto, e kiko e ivi, the blood that runs in our veins, our heart, and in our bones

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Shame, on you, those are the words I heard across the table, when I missed a conversation in Māori, that generally I can do ok in. Thomas Wynne writes.

Cook Islands Football Association partners with the International Football Consultancy

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has announced a strategic partnership with International Football Consultancy, a leading scouting and recruitment agency in the football world.

Kata: Seniora Rubiales

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Raro Club Rugby 7s to feature NZ Cooks players

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ) 7s team have landed, pumped and ready to showcase their passion, skill and camaraderie on the rugby field at the RARO Club 7s Tournament this Saturday, September 2 at Nukupure Park, Ngatangiia.

Letter: A deafening silence

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Over the past couple of days there has been a deafening silence from the Ministry of Transport regarding the shipping industry issues raised in the Cook Islands News.

Church Talk: I have overcome world

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

These are the very words of the Lord Jesus Christ – John 16:33. What did Jesus mean by he overcame the world? “I have overcome the world” The word “overcome” comes from the Greek word nikos, which can be translated to overcome, but is also the word for victory writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro, Ekalesia Avarua.

Toki-Brown chairs Pacific Islands Women’s Forum

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown was honoured to chair the first in person Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) - a significant regional event. in Suva, Fiji, this week.

Cooks sports administrator puts hand up for a Commonwealth Games post

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Long serving Cook Islands sports administrator Hugh Graham has put his hand up for a Commonwealth Games Federation vice-president's post.

Blue supermoon dances above Rarotonga

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

Rarotonga’s full moon walkers were treated to a rare phenomenon as the first blue supermoon in 14 years ducked between the clouds above Muri Beach on Wednesday evening.

Cooks food distributor cries foul over freight

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A leading Cook Islands food distributor has joined the call for oversight in Pacific shipping lanes.

Community fundraiser for generous couple

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Earlier this month the two-storey home in Nikao of well-known elderly couple, Kafo and Pae Tuteru was destroyed in a blaze of fire.

Kata: Fire

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Much more than lip service, leaving no one behind

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As I sit in the Cook Islands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration at the government’s consultations on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and National Wellbeing in preparation for the 2023 SDGs Summit in September, I am filled with immense hope for the future that truly leaves no one behind, writes United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCO) Themba Kalua.