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Tourism arrivals up 25 per cent in first half of 2023

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Tourism arrivals in the Cook Islands is up 25 per cent but June figures see slight decline. By Losirene Lacanivalu and Rashneel Kumar.

Letter: Our laws and ribbon cutting ceremonies

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On any drive on the main road we all see motorcyclists with helmet straps hanging loosed and unconnected.

Cook Islands American Association launched

Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The “outstanding” Cook Islanders working to further U.S.-Cook Islands relations were recognised at the U.S. Independence Day reception held last week at The Edgewater Resort.

New Zealand beauty pageant winner set to visit Rarotonga

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features

The newly crowned Miss New Zealand Georgia Waddington will be visiting Rarotonga later this month, and her host is hoping to capitalise on her wide social media following to promote the island destination.

Atiu marks Te Arikianga o te Evangelia –200 years of Christianity

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Two centuries ago on July 19, 1823, the Gospel made its way to the shores of Enuamanu/Atiu, forever changing the lives and culture of its people.

Kata: Reasonable price

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Offer made to Iro to join Tigers

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Kayal Iro, the son of former professional rugby league player Kevin Iro could be signing up with the professional rugby league club Castleford Tigers.

Restaurateur says ‘save’ the cooking oil

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

A long serving restaurateur is suggesting there is a market for tackling waste cooking oil in the Cooks.

Te Rito o Taku Peu Tupuna sponsor Te Maeva Nui

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

For the first time, CIC Ltd & Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna have signed up as platinum sponsors ($15k plus) for Te Maeva Nui, the biggest and best national cultural event held each year to celebrate the August 4 birthday of the Cook Islands as an independent nation.

Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands

Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.

Crash victim’s helmet ‘may not have been securely fastened’

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

The helmet of a 28-year-old motorcyclist who died after losing control of his vehicle over the weekend “may not have been securely fastened”, Police say.

Licensing numbers signal ‘peak tourism season’

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

Revenue from driving tests made up more than 75 per cent of the Cook Islands Police Service’s total trading income quota for June, marking the beginning of “peak tourism season” for the country.

Hundreds of first aid kits for Cooks schools

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Bank of South Pacific (BSP) has made 200 first aid kits available for distribution to schools in Rarotonga and Pa Enua.

Pet talk: Fishing for dogs and cats

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Sharp and with a nasty barb, fishhooks do not look terribly appetising to me. Dr Michael Baer writes.

Health team at World Health Organisation anniversary event

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health have joined the World Health organisation in celebrating its 75th anniversary in Samoa.

Paddlers Producing Good Results for the World Champs in Samoa

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Te Tupu O Te Manava paddlers Andre Tutaka George and Serena Hunter took out the Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) national singles championships over the weekend in a hotly contested 18k race from Avana harbour to the Arorangi jetty.

Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In this, my second article, I want to look at some of the reasons our fisheries resource appears to be in serious trouble.

Whetū Marama - Bright Star screens to mark Matariki Day

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, National

In honour of Matariki Day and the inaugural visit by the Aotearoa New Zealand Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, the High Commission of New Zealand hosted a reception and screening of Whetū Marama - Bright Star, over the weekend.

The return of the Bledisloe clock

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Senior journalist Jane Phare has contacted Cook Islands News and reports a precious timepiece will soon be returned to Rarotonga, in this story she unravels the mystery of the Bledisloe clock.