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Letter: $102 million ‘Infrastructure Asset’

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Acknowledging the response from To Tatou Vai CEO Apii Timoti in regard to 2024/25 Budget appropriation (May 27).

Spectacular send-off: CINAT wows crowd with FestPAC performances

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Rarotonga residents got a sneak peek of Team Cook Islands’ performances for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) during a special fundraising event at the National Auditorium on Friday night.

Health ministry to regulate sea burials after public concerns

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A regulation on sea burials is in the works with discussions set to be held to determine the specifics of what the regulation will entail.

Court briefs

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

In a careless driving causing injury case heard before Justice of the Peace John Whitta last week, defence lawyer Mark Short requested an adjournment.

Vaka Marumaru Atua crew greeted by host country and Cook Islanders in Hawaii

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands voyaging canoe Marumaru Atua arrived at Sand Island, Hawaii, on Saturday.

Vaping ban takes effect July 1

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, Local, National

The sale of e-cigarettes, including vapes, is expected to be banned by July 1, 2024, the proposed commencement date of the new Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024.

Aloha! Cook Islands delegation arrives in Hawaii for FestPAC 2024

Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

The 160-member Cook Islands team has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, ready to participate in the upcoming 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) from June 6-16.

Kata: Trump

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Respect the call, urges Netball CI

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports

The juniors and reserves division finals will take centre stage at the Raemaru courts today, promising an exciting showcase of young talent.

Oceans 11 seal final berth in after epic chase

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

An incredible chase by Oceans 11 have got them into the grand finals of the 2024 Cook Islands Cricket T20 Super Slam Competition after defeating Tupapa Tiger Sharks last Saturday.

‘We want to show the rest of the world who we are’

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A sense of anticipation and cultural pride is amongst the Cook Islands delegation as they prepare to depart Rarotonga tomorrow evening for Honolulu, Hawaii. for the highly acclaimed 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) to be held from June 6-16.

Island time and warm smiles

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend

Cook Islands News senior journalist Melina Etches recently visited Atiu to cover the Tamariki Api’i Kūki ʻĀirani – TAKA Educational Trust sponsorship handover. While there, she delved into the island’s unique lifestyle, exploring cultural sites and meeting the welcoming locals.

Cook Islands sets an example for Pacific women in politics: Clark

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

An advocate for women parliamentarians, former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark says the Cook Islands sets an example for other Pacific Island countries when it comes to female representation in Parliament.

Local students participate in Chinese comp

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

A Chinese Bridge Competition held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus this week saw students participating in Chinese language and proficiency and discussing their understanding of the Chinese culture.

Te Ipukarea Society: Students raise awareness for the Kōiti habitat

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This week’s Environmental Column is written by Gabriella Napa, a budding journalist and writer of Youth Media Cook Islands.

Thomas Wynne: The people of the land and ocean

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Land – nothing is more contentious, beautiful, divisive, or unifying than land. Our caretaking of land has been thousands of years in the making as we moved from Moana or ocean, to land, to ocean, and back to land again, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Tourism operators commit to safety with annual water safety programme

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Fifty marine tourism operators from Rarotonga are currently taking part in an annual water safety programme, delivered by Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), in partnership with Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands.

Public input sought on draft plan for turtles and marine life

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands National Environment Service’s draft Environment Management Plan for the southern sea passages of Rarotonga, which focuses on addressing matters such as turtle conservation, is expected to be released by the end of June.

Court briefs

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The case of a juvenile alleged of unlawfully taking a government vehicle has been adjourned to July 4.

TB cases detected

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, National

Cook Islands confirmed one new tuberculosis (TB) case after four cases were reported in 2023, with all but one from last year completing treatment.