Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Roana Mataitini will be stepping down as the president of the Cook Islands Fijian Association at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
The announcement of direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu and Cook Islands and Sydney has been welcome news for tourism operators wondering what their future held.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga and Aitutaki probably have among the highest numbers of motor vehicles per person in the world, meaning we are likely to produce among the most greenhouse gas emissions per person from motor vehicles.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, National, Politics
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has finished her term as the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, and will return to Rarotonga today.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National
There’s a particular moment when a decision is made to purchase a piece of art. It can begin with a glance, a connection between the viewer and the work that invites a closer look. It can develop over time, an emotion evoked by the image and its story. Then there is the decision itself, the joy in knowing that this piece of art will be present to view every day. Such are the moments that mark the Aotearoa Art Fair, writes Rachel Smith.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Cook Islands supports the United States of America and Canada’s proposal to ban longliners using shark lines and wire leaders in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean in a bid to save critically endangered shark species.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, National
Justice Colin Doherty has a professional relationship with the Cook Islands which stretches back more than ten years. He balances work here with numerous responsibilities in New Zealand, including chairing the Independent Police Conduct Authority. He plans to hang up his gown and spend more time fishing when he turns 70 early next year . . . but has no plans to give up his gig here. In fact, he’s just been married here.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
One hundred and sixty-eight (168) international Oe Vaka paddlers and spectators from around the globe have made the pilgrimage to Aitutaki, to paddle in arguably the world’s most picturesque paddling event.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
Four men charged in connection with a cannabis bust on Aitutaki early this year have been jailed.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Taunga, Tumu Korero, orator of Cook Islands language and culture, Taraeka George Paniani fondly known as “Captain Gee” on Radio Cook Islands, passed away on Thursday, December 1 at Rarotonga hospital.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
Opposition and the Government are calling for a change to the Constitution to allow for Parliament to sit while electoral petitions are still being heard.
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Regional
The tuna industry’s major players are calling for a more science-based approach to improve decision-making on management and conservation for skipjack tuna fisheries.
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Six local bands will be vying for the top prize at the inaugural The Edgewater Resort and Spa String Band Competition tonight.
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
As we enter the Christmas season, we are reminded of the purpose of celebrating Christmas, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man caught up in a massive cannabis bust involving more than $100,000 in transactions and multiple people has been given nearly two years’ jail.
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, While it’s good to get new local programmes on CITV, it is not good practice to source material from just one person and not do any cross-checking.
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Mangaia man who failed to turn up to the High Court in Avarua for sentencing has been arrested and remanded in custody.
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Due to the extreme dry spell, To Tatou Vai urgently advises people on Rarotonga, particularly in Arorangi and Vaka Puiakura, to use water sparingly.
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Regional
An emotional plea made by the Cook Islands to over 190 countries gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution was met with strong applause in Uruguay this week.
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Technology
A Covid-19-induced break in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s (WCPFC) observer programme is evidence cameras are needed on ships, says an environmental NGO.
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