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Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

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

Church talk: Who and what matters most?

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Bishop Tutai Pere asks the questions in this week’s Church Talk.

Letter: Gone Fishing

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I seem to recall the learned Mr Tyler advancing very similar theories on fish abundance (or lack thereof) several years, or perhaps even over a decade ago.

Marumaru Atua showcases traditional heritage

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

The Vaka Marumaru Atua Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) were thrilled to have Aotearoa New Zealand’s Minister for Māori Development, Willie Jackson and Aotearoa Film Director/Writer/Producer Te Arepa Kahi on board for a brief sail.

Cooks Tourism Industry Council yet to submit concerns on the new immigration regulations

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council President Liana Scott says the group is yet to submit objections against the new immigration regulations.

Korea delegation headed for Cook Islands

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Dong-Man Han, will lead a delegation to the Cook Islands from Monday for engagements with Cook Islands government representatives.

Maungaroa to become Cook Islands' first world heritage site

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

One of the last artefacts of pre-Christianity life in the Cook Islands is on the verge of becoming the country’s first world heritage site.

Kata:Special Envoy

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Solomons' PM signs new deals with China

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.

New budget gets economy back on track: Fiji's Finance Minister

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Parliament signed off on its 2023-24 national budget on Thursday after four days of debate, which the government says will put the nation "on the right trajectory".

Letter: Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Following on from Reuben Tylor’s very informative article in the Cook Islands News on where he highlights the dramatic decline in fish catches around Rarotonga, the voting public needs to remind all Members of Parliament that they are elected by the people to first and foremost look after the interests of the people.

Eels faces Bulldogs today

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels are aware of the Titikaveka Bulldogs backline as they play today.

Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National, Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association has introduced The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge 2.0.

Walk with a smile for Apii Nikao

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Walk with a smile and join in the Apii Nikao fundraising walk tomorrow (Saturday) morning to help improve your health and support the school’s Parents & Teachers Association.

Cook Islands co-chair alongside Tonga to develop implementation plan for massive 2050 Strategy

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Tonga

Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji, Jim Armistead, has shared with the Pacific Islands Forum how the Cook Islands as co-chair along with Tonga is developing the implementation plan for the 2050 Strategy.

Court briefs

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

At the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over some court matters.

Sludge solution canvassed

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

To Tatou Vai (TTV) – the agency responsible for Rarotonga’s water supply, is in the final stages of finding a solution to dry the sludge that’s a by-product of filtering the island’s water supply.

Matariki dinner with Aotearoa Minister

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food, Local, National, Weekend

The Aotearoa Society celebrated Matariki, the beginning of Aotearoa New Zealand’s new year in the Māori lunar calendar with the presence of Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting and Media Willie Jackson.

Drought preparedness steps up as ‘very dry’ conditions present ongoing concern

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather

Technical training on drought triggers based on metrological information, have started this week amid forecasts of likely “very dry” conditions, while work continues on the National and Rarotonga Drought Plan’s response processes, actions and responsibilities of stakeholders.