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Kata: Sea burials objected
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands to host 2025 OAA Congress
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands is set to host the next annual Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) Congress in May 2025.
Beddoes sidelined by injury
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship in Suva, Fiji, due to an injury.
Letter: Sea burial ‘sustainable’ option
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In response to the article in Cook Islands News, May 4 edition “Health ministry to regulate sea burials after public concerns”.
High Court to hear closing arguments in bike crash trial
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Closing submissions for the fatal motorcycle crash matter of June 10, 2023 in Titikaveka will be heard from Crown Law prosecutors and defence lawyer Norman George at the High Court in Avarua today.
Tourists injured in motorbike crash
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
A pair of tourists sustained injuries in a motorbike crash at the Nikao Seawall on Tuesday night, police reported yesterday.
Warm welcome for Marumaru Atua crew as FestPAC opens in Hawai’i
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Thousands gathered at Mokapu in Kāneʻohe Bay yesterday morning for the Waʻa Ceremony, which kicked off the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) from June 6-16 in Hawaii.
Flying high on public funds: Audit report recommends economy class for CIIC travel
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
All travel by Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) employees and board members should be economy class, an audit report has recommended after finding past overseas trips involved business class and premier economy travels.
Kata: Burials
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
AKTT claims bronze medal at ‘successful’ Oceania Masters
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
The Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 Badminton tournament has proven successful with local team Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) winning a bronze medal in the 35+ competitive division.
Pet Talk: Ears: More than just hearing
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
What do ears do? The obvious answer is – hear sounds. Without getting too scientific, that is true. But ears do other things too. They allow us to judge the nature, direction, and intensity of the sound.
Letter: Saving our fish stocks
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I wish to respond to recent letters by Messrs Reuben Tylor and Josh Mitchell.
Cook Islands community in Hawaii thrilled to reconnect with delegation
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
The Cook Islands community in Hawai’i is enjoying the cherished opportunity to reconnect with families and friends, while also making new connections with the visiting Cook Islands delegation. Melina Etches reports from Honolulu.
New $620,000 forklift expected to transform cargo handling
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
At the bustling Ports Authority in Avatiu, where the movement of cargo is the lifeblood of the operation, a seasoned mechanic and forklift driver is filled with excitement.
Locked bikes targeted in recent thefts, Police say
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are suspecting that motorbikes that have been stolen in Rarotonga are part of an organised unlawful activity.
‘We’re step ahead of everybody’ Cook Islands leads race to host 2032 FestPAC
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Cook Islands is one of the two countries that has submitted its bid to host the 2032 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC). Melina Etches reports from Honolulu, Hawaii.
Cook Islands performers gear up for FestPAC debut in Hawai’i
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
After months of intense rehearsals, the Cook Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) performers are “really excited” to showcase their culture at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Hawaii.
Kata: Sovereign's day
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Players eager to return as Tennis Cook Islands International wraps up
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Tennis
The first Tennis Cook Islands international tournament sponsored by Next Shipment wrapped up successfully over a week ago on Saturday.
Ruta Mave: ‘We need checks and balances made regularly’
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The definition of stress is doing the same thing year after year but expecting a different result, writes Ruta Mave.
