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Cooks still playing catch up in collecting tourism dollars

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands still has a lot of catching up to do as other Pacific tourism economies, including Fiji and Samoa, are showing strength in the post pandemic market.

Overseas players were considered: Netball Cook Islands

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands has responded to queries from the public on why the National Squad did not have overseas players selected.

Rarotonga Football Season filled with outstanding performances

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The opening week of the Rarotonga football season was undeniably filled with outstanding performances.

Beddoes wins 800m finals at 4J champs

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands athlete Alex Beddoes won the 800m finals at the 4J Senior Scottish Athletics National Championships.

Kata: Anti-obesity drugs

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Visitors ‘run out of steam’

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Rarotonga Selection XV side held their ground, beating the visiting New Zealand Tairua Rugby Football Club 36-11 on Thursday.

Cook Islands’ outfits draw compliments at World Paddling Championships opening

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

The 2023 International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships officially opened in Apia, Samoa yesterday morning with a spectacular fleet of canoes paddling into the harbour and a powerful dance by Samoan warriors.

Christianity brought new hope, new dreams and new prosperity

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, In Depth, 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 his final article, he talks about the impact of Christianity in the Cook Islands.

Broadcaster continues to champion Cooks culture

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Kevin Dando moved to Australia with his family over two decades ago in search of new opportunities and a fresh start. His passion for keeping Cook Islands culture and identity alive remains strong. He chats with Losirene Lacanivalu.

Historic images highlight Cook Islands’ journey to self-government

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The Cook Islands High Commission in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand commemorated the nation’s 58th anniversary of self-government on Constitution Day with a captivating celebration which transported viewers back in time.

A region committed to peace: 38 years of the Treaty of Rarotonga

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Nearly four decades since the Treaty of Rarotonga was signed, which established the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, it is more important than ever before, writes Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.

PM Brown meets with Troika Leaders to discuss Forum priorities

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is the Pacific Islands Forum chair, had the first formal meeting of the Troika Leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in Suva, Fiji, this week.

Faster access to climate finance

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the implementation of the redesigned Pacific Resilience Facility, which will help to ease climate financing for Pacific Island countries.

Te Ipukarea Society: Helping connect our mapu to their surroundings

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Living in an island paradise doesn’t always mean there is a strong connection between the individual and their environment.

Letter: Pick up the tita

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Can you please enquire and tell your readers the size of the budget for the National Environment Service?

Te Kukupa II to depart for Cairns for repairs

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

The Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II is scheduled to depart for Cairns, Australia on Tuesday for repairs and maintenance work in dry dock.

Two years jail for ex bank teller

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A former Bank of the Cook Islands teller at the Rakahanga branch has been jailed for two years after admitting she stole more than $45,000 from customers.

Dead baby whale washes ashore on Mangaia

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands

Residents of Mangaia woke up to an unusual sight yesterday morning after a dead baby whale washed ashore at the harbour.

Cooks buoyant amid stormy Pacific waters

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours – highlighted by projections in a 50-page Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.