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Maungaroa to become Cook Islands' first world heritage site

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

One of the last artefacts of pre-Christianity life in the Cook Islands is on the verge of becoming the country’s first world heritage site.

Kata:Special Envoy

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Solomons' PM signs new deals with China

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.

New budget gets economy back on track: Fiji's Finance Minister

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Parliament signed off on its 2023-24 national budget on Thursday after four days of debate, which the government says will put the nation "on the right trajectory".

Letter: Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Following on from Reuben Tylor’s very informative article in the Cook Islands News on where he highlights the dramatic decline in fish catches around Rarotonga, the voting public needs to remind all Members of Parliament that they are elected by the people to first and foremost look after the interests of the people.

Eels faces Bulldogs today

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels are aware of the Titikaveka Bulldogs backline as they play today.

Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National, Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association has introduced The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge 2.0.

Walk with a smile for Apii Nikao

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Walk with a smile and join in the Apii Nikao fundraising walk tomorrow (Saturday) morning to help improve your health and support the school’s Parents & Teachers Association.

Cook Islands co-chair alongside Tonga to develop implementation plan for massive 2050 Strategy

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Tonga

Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji, Jim Armistead, has shared with the Pacific Islands Forum how the Cook Islands as co-chair along with Tonga is developing the implementation plan for the 2050 Strategy.

Court briefs

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

At the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over some court matters.

Sludge solution canvassed

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

To Tatou Vai (TTV) – the agency responsible for Rarotonga’s water supply, is in the final stages of finding a solution to dry the sludge that’s a by-product of filtering the island’s water supply.

Matariki dinner with Aotearoa Minister

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food, Local, National, Weekend

The Aotearoa Society celebrated Matariki, the beginning of Aotearoa New Zealand’s new year in the Māori lunar calendar with the presence of Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting and Media Willie Jackson.

Drought preparedness steps up as ‘very dry’ conditions present ongoing concern

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather

Technical training on drought triggers based on metrological information, have started this week amid forecasts of likely “very dry” conditions, while work continues on the National and Rarotonga Drought Plan’s response processes, actions and responsibilities of stakeholders.

Kata: Fish

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Empire remains unbeaten in Men’s Netball Comp

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

The Empire men’s netball team continues to dominate the 2023 Rarotonga Men’s Netball Competition.

Badminton teens return with medals

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

The Badminton Cook Islands team that represented Counties Manukau Badminton at the New Zealand 2023 Junior Team Championship have all returned home with their medals.

Refurbished computers, boost for school computer classes

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

ANZ Bank handed five refurbished computers to Imanuela Akatemia yesterday to assist students with their computer classes.

Letters: Hello academics

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia koe e te Etita, Kua mataora au i te kite i te au aronga katu marama no te au university tuketuke o te pa enua i vao ake ia Rarotonga tei tere mai i teia epetoma i topa ake nei.

Aitutaki taskforce members receive warrants

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands

Three members of the Arenikau Taskforce have been warranted as Honorary Constables and sworn in by Inspector Maeva Kirikava.

Cardiovascular leading non communicable disease related deaths

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

According to Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health quarterly report, cardiovascular diseases is the leading cause of non-communicable diseases (NCD) related deaths in the Cook Islands.