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Out and proud: Miss Thunderhips shines in celebration of diversity

Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

In a celebration of Anuanua Week’s talent, diversity, and inclusivity, the electrifying Miss Thunderhips competition took centre stage on Friday night featuring LGBTQ+ contestants, who showcased their talents captivating the enthusiastic full-house audience.

Constitution Amendment Bill public consultations planned for Pa Enua

Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Parliamentary Select Committee handling the three Constitution Amendment Bills is planning to conduct public consultations for Ngaputoru- Mitiaro, Atiu and Mauke.

RAC donates proceeds from Thanksgiving Service to Kōrero O Te ‘Ōrau

Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Religious Advisory Council (RAC) held its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Service at the National Auditorium on the evening of Sunday, April 14.

Vodafone Cook Islands outage leaves local customers fuming

Monday 22 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Technology

A “power outage” on Saturday morning at its Aroa station disrupted key Vodafone Cook Islands services in Rarotonga and the outer islands, leaving frustrated customers without internet, landline and mobile data services over the weekend.

Kata: Foreign interests

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Panthers lead tight race, Eels face Sea Eagles in crucial match

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports

As the Cook Islands Rugby League season draws to a close, teams are racing to the top four of the points table. Each team has only one game left, and the premiership race is becoming increasingly competitive in these last rounds.

Young tennis stars earn medals

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands junior development team returned home this week with two gold and a bronze medal from the East Pacific Qualifiers held in Tahiti last weekend.

Solomon Islands PM retains seat, vote counting continues

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands’ pro-China Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his seat in the national election, according to local media reports, but it will take days to know if his party has won enough support to form the next government.

Secrecy and legal doubts cloud Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 has been the talk of the town since it was revealed a week ago that the proposed Cook Islands legislation, drafted by a US-based company, could validate hacking into any account or system in the world.

MP Utikere: A privilege to serve his community

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional

The visiting New Zealand Parliamentary delegation includes a Cook Islander who is making his first ‘official’ visit to his homeland.

Autism promotes awareness with Rescue Fire visit

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Autism Cook Islands received donations from businesses and took children on a visit to the Rescue Fire Service to promote awareness and inclusion.

Balancing rights and culture: ‘Hard Talks’ panel discusses progress and challenges

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Thought-provoking candid conversations on human rights or tika’anga tangata on the evolving relationship of the LGBTQI Anuanua rights in the Cook Islands shed light on the challenges, progress, and aspirations for individuals in the community and abroad.

Te Ipukarea Society: Earth Day 2024- Cook Islands champions plastic reduction goals

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This coming Monday marks the 54th year recognising ‘Earth Day’. This is an event celebrated on April 22 every year to raise awareness on issues important to the health of our environment.

Thomas Wynne: Crypto Bill- A deep dive into murky waters?

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It is reasonable that today so many Cook Islanders are asking questions around the process that got the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill into Parliament and currently before a Select Committee, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

‘Rowdy tourist’ bailed, told to seek legal advice

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

An intoxicated tourist who was held in custody earlier this week has been advised to seek legal advice after her case was adjourned to April 24.

Driver, 52, to be questioned after fatal Nikao crash

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Police will be talking to the 52-year-old pickup truck driver who is alleged to have struck a motorcyclist, causing her death, in Nikao on Wednesday morning.

Strong first quarter fuels optimism for Cook Islands tourism industry

Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

International economists and leading resorts say the Cook Islands is on track for a record year in arrivals, buoyed by strong first-quarter figures.

Kata: Intoxicated tourist

Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: The power of words

Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment that you did not mean, but it had a lasting impact on the person you said it to? How did you feel? Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints writes.