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Kata: Super slam

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mangaia triples in size: Island gears up to feed 1000 visitors for Bicentennial Celebration

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

A celebratory atmosphere fills Mangaia as hundreds arrive for the long-awaited Bicentennial Celebration kicking off today with the official opening ceremony.

Oceans 11 face King Wolves in Super Slam final

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Oceans 11 will host King Wolves Nikao in the T20 Super Slam cricket final at Turangi Oval today.

Thomas Wynne: Pacific voyaging, more than metaphor

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Two thousand four hundred (2400) miles of excellence, 2400 miles of precision and 2400 miles of discipline and strength, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

New book explores impact of Christianity on Mangaia

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Church Talk, Features, Memory Lane

Mangaia accepted Christianity 200 years ago this month. A permanent peace – te au o te Evangeria - was the main dividend of the new religion and, according to a new book to be launched this weekend, peace justified the sacrifice of ancient customs and traditions to achieve, writes Rod Dixon.

‘We heard the call, we came’: Cook Islands delegation electrifies audience at FestPAC

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A spirit of unity and deep emotional pride in celebrating the unique cultures of the Pacific permeated the air at the opening ceremony of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday night. Melina Etches reports from Honolulu.

Carrying on Jack Cooper’s legacy

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National, Weekend

Bound by a love for Rarotonga and a chance encounter with a dog named Lulu, the new owners of Trader Jacks aim to uphold the legacy of its founder, the late Jack Cooper.

Te Ipukarea Society: World Oceans Day, By mining the depths, we undermine our future

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

We are well aware of the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) recent community awareness raising campaigns to diverse groups across Rarotonga on the benefits of deep seabed mining (DSM). However, their presentations have barely touched on the potential risks of this industry.

A life of ups and downs

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Helen Henry reflects on the life of Lady June Hillary, who passed away recently.

Beddoes elected to Oceania Athletics Commission

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Experienced athlete and Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has been elected to the 2024 Oceania Athletics Association Athletes’ Commission (OAA).

Cook Islands and Honolulu sign sister city agreement, eyeing tourism boost

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Tourism

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday signed an agreement to establish a ‘sister-city relationship’ between Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and Honolulu, Hawaii, in the hope of building a stronger partnership and growth in inbound visitor numbers from Honolulu and the United States.

Virtues in Paradise: Seven virtues of happiness

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

“Don’t worry, be happy,” sings Bob Marley. There is profound truth in this. Even in the midst of a deeply troubled world, we have more power than we know to sustain our wellbeing and happiness, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Thrilling finishes in netball comp

Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Club Competition junior and senior finals concluded last week with several thrilling games that had fans on the edge of their seats.

EU elections, Olympics overshadow New Caledonia crisis

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

People in New Caledonia are disappointed that the riots last month are now being overshadowed by the Parliament elections and the Olympic Games.

Support ongoing for landslide survivors in Papua New Guinea

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Mounting challenges remain for the authorities and humanitarian groups supporting survivors, including women and children disproportionately, affected by the Papua New Guinea deadly landslide.

Kata: Overpaid per diems

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Town Blues vs Country: Maroons Cook Islands set for thrilling Origin Series battle

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Rugby league fans can look forward to more rugby league action as excitement builds up for the 2024 Town vs Country Origin Series that kicks off next weekend.

Breast cancer survivor calls for more awareness efforts

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A breast cancer survivor believes there is a lack of breast cancer awareness in the Cook Islands and says it’s a topic that must be talked about.

Church Talk: Let me see again

Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I am aware that as I step down as Catholic bishop of the diocese of Rarotonga, I have to be ready to lay aside many of the privileges that have come my way as head of a church, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.