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Thomas Wynne: ‘Broken vessels’: Gospel messengers to Cook Islands

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Although much has been said by historians in this paper on the missionising of the Cook Islands, the missionaries’ journals and writings paint a picture much broader and more challenging than the compliant and instantly converted narrative we are often told, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Hold ups anticipated as celebration attendees to converge on Avarua

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Traffic congestion is expected on Rarotonga next week as road closures will be in place for celebrations of 200 years of the Gospel.

RMD awaiting test results, reports on closed offices

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy

Revenue Management Division and Customs staff in Rarotonga remain redeployed to other office space as investigations into asbestos at their Avarua offices continue.

Kata: Drought

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands and Republic of Korea discuss ‘forward cooperation’

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), along with Government and MFAI officials met with Special Envoy (SE) of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Dong-Man Han and his delegation in Rarotonga this week.

Remedial work to ‘lengthen lifespan’ of Sheraton bridge

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The recent repair work on the Vaimaanga (Sheraton) bridge is expected to lengthen its lifespan while preparatory work for the construction of a new bridge is underway.

Kata: Landowner

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bears wary of Bulldogs

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Arorangi Bears are not going to underestimate Titikaveka Bulldogs when the two teams battle today in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition in Muri.

Atiu celebrates Gospel Bicentennial

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The island of Atiu this week kicked off Nga Pu Toru’s ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial’ celebrations.

Apii Te Uki Ou launches ‘refreshed’ Junior College programme

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou has launched a ‘refresh’ to their Junior College (Year 7 to 9) programme that is designed to prepare students for success in their senior years and beyond.

Bank continues as platinum sponsor of Te Maeva Nui

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Te Maeva Nui, the biggest cultural national festival which commemorates independence and celebrates our vibrant culture, has received another major support.

Visitor ordered to pay hefty reparation over car crash

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National

A visitor convicted of excess breath alcohol and careless driving charges has been ordered to pay hefty reparation to his victims.

St Joseph’s Primary School gets first aid kits to boost health and safety

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, National

Accidents are unexpected and can happen anywhere including a school yard, and being prepared can reduce panic and provide the necessary aid for injuries.

Motorcycle thefts on the rise, police warn

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police have received about 40 complaints of stolen motorcycles so far this year, already surpassing the record low of 35 set last year.

Kata: CICC

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango volleyball team brings home bronze medal

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball

Cook Islands NGO Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) 2023 team have returned with a successful win at the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand earlier this month.

Journal featuring writings of Aitutakian Missionary donated to National Library

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Authors Kevin and Mary Salisbury have had the great privilege of following in the tracks of a “wonderful” Aitutakian author Rau, one of the very first Cook Islands missionaries in Papua New Guinea who wrote in his own language about the first four years of the London Missionary Society (LMS) during his time.

Atiu’s Gospel : Bicentennial celebrations witness harmonious blend of tradition, faith

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands

Before the break of dawn, the island of Atiu or Enuamanu rose to the drums of the tangi kaara signalling the beginning of the official ceremonial events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the arrival of Christianity in 1823.

Tutavake reels in 33.1kg yellowfin tuna to win fishing comp

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

While the winter fishing season could be better, the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) competition held over the weekend saw some good catches weighed in delighting local fishermen.