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New electoral alliance serving up ‘same soup’

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

There has been scorn among politicians in French Polynesia over the ruling party's hastily-convened electoral alliance electoral alliance with an opposition party, which has been eliminated from the territorial elections after failing to reach the 12.5 percent threshold.

Ruta Mave: Our greed for food is like an addiction’

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The 21st century prides itself on its technological advancements but according to the Bible, Moses was the first person to receive information from the cloud onto his tablet on Mt Sinai. It was the ten commandments. This happened over a thousand years before Jesus was born, writes Ruta Mave.

Guardian angel of the ANZACs

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Far, far away from home, the lonely grave of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) World War I heroine Ettie Annie Rout is no longer forgotten.

Students learn about Cook Islands culture

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Kōrero o te 'Ōrau’s Junior 'Ātui'anga Ki Te Tango 2023 (AKTT) school holiday activity programme finished on Friday with a mighty umu feast prepared by the students.

Pest management training for the Pa Enua

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

The Food and Agriculture Organisation Pacific in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture have completed a training programme on pest management in the Pa Enua (outer islands).

Moratorium calls ‘unclear’

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands’ Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has again come out swinging against those who call for a moratorium on the practice of minerals exploration after another meeting with the International Seabed Authority (ISA).

Cargo cruise crew and passengers get a taste of the Cook Islands

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Tourism

The passengers and crew of cargo cruise liner Aranui 5 which completed her maiden voyage to the Cook Islands last week were entertained by local drummers and dance group at a special event on Saturday.

Eels, Lady Bears finish on top

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Bears have won the preliminary rounds title in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.

Lynnsay Rongokea Francis: Amended Crimes Act ‘progressive piece of legislation’

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I commend the Government and the Opposition MPs for the passing of the Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Act 2023 (“the Act”).

The battle is won, the war goes on

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

The Cook Islands Parliament passed landmark legislation decriminalising homosexuality last week. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to two of those at the forefront of the push towards this historic legislation.

Te Ipukarea Society : Nurture nature for our future

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Today is the last day of Earth week for 2023, celebrated from April 14th to the 22nd. It is a week set aside for communities to demonstrate their support for a healthy environment, and remind people that we all need to contribute to a sustainable planet.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Preserving our culture

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It’s not enough to talk about our culture, we have to live and breathe it, says Papa Mitaera Ngatae Teatuakaro Michael Tavioni BEM. For us the question is how do we breathe life into our culture, our arts and the artists who continue to put our country and culture on the world stage, and usually at their own or someone else’s expense, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

New eatery proves to be a hit

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

It’s a combined effort for a husband and wife team who have transformed a ramshackle facility into a retail and eatery outlet in the heart of Rarotonga.

ANZAC plaque of gratitude for Ettie A Rout to be unveiled today

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

An appreciation plaque will be unveiled for a “Guardian Angel of the ANZAC’s” – Ettie A Rout – an Australian woman who died in Rarotonga on September 17, 1936 at the age of 59.

Young leaders revel in week of challenges

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia have taken part in leadership programme On Rarotonga this week, setting themselves goals and tackling challenges - head on.

Using Cook Islands experience to develop young leaders

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Fifty-four young leaders from New Zealand and Australia connected with Cook Islands students for a week-long leadership programme. Student alumni Joel Taylor describes their experience in Rarotonga.

Vaka Paikea launched, ready to set sail

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After months of being on dry dock for intensive maintenance work and the recent renaming and blessing ceremony, Vaka Paikea was launched into the water on Thursday afternoon at Avatiu Harbour.

Labour shortage a major concern: ADB

Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Labour, or the desperate shortage of it, here and across the Pacific, is a major concern for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in delivering its latest regional economic update. Al Williams reports.

Kata: Machinery

Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion