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Painting the stage red
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, Features
Late nights, yelling, sore muscles, and no sleep, yet I would still count the last two months where I was a part of this year’s Te Maeva Nui as one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
Nicholas family reconnect through history
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Memory Lane
The Nicholas family has a long and rich history across the Cook Islands, throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, and the world. Al Williams met a member of the extended family who is making connections across the globe.
Making science interesting for students
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s Araura College held its firstever ‘Derby Cart Race’ project, building carts with four wheels and brakes and racing them downhill during the school gala day last month.
New Zealand's resistance to our statehood
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
As we celebrate our journey to statehood, let us be clear on the journey brave Cook Islanders took, and the resistance they faced, as well as the role of Maori and trade unions who supported us to where we are today, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Inclusion equals success for young dancers
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young kids from Autism Cook Islands and Cook Islands Down Syndrome joined together for a dance party session at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday, where they created a dance and performed for their parents and caregivers.
Young entrepreneurs steal the show at Trade Days
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Constitution Park was a hive of activity this week for the BCI Trade Days that featured 57 vibrant stalls, string band entertainment and cultural shows.
Man gets probation for growing cannabis
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga man who has used cannabis for the past 10 years to treat pain relief was sentenced to 12 months probation for cultivating the illicit substance.
Meeting reaffirms Maori ties
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown and his Cabinet met with the New Zealand Maori Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII earlier this week.
Buzz off: Cooks set to exit dengue outbreak
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands has not had a dengue case for close to three weeks and a spokesperson from the Health ministry says it’s likely by the end of next week the outbreak will be declared over.
Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says yesterday's meeting honoured the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago.
Cook Islands Rugby League welcomes World Cup decision
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed the decision from the Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers to postpone the event until 2022.
Thanking God for the imperfect church
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Features
Grace is always first, peace always second. This is due to the fact that grace is the source of peace. Without grace, there is and can be no peace, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.
BBQ comp a roaring success
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga pitmaster champion Anthony Tautala puts his recent success down to love and patience.
House of Ariki ‘needs to get out of politics’
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
When the Arikis join the Are Ariki, they put their right hand on the Bible and through their Oath of Allegiance, they submit to the Queen of England and surrender all their rights, mana and ownership of lands and people to the Queen of England, and her successors and officers of the Crown, writes Uri Mataiapo Daniel Mataroa.
LETTER: All roads lead to ‘Penrhyn’
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters to the Editor August 6, 2021
Te Maeva Nui ends on a high
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The last night of Te Maeva Nui on Tuesday ended on a high on Tuesday with Vaka Puaikura’s impressive ura pau (drum dance).
PM Brown hits back at critics of migration
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The migration of Cook Islanders mainly to Australia and New Zealand has been happening for decade, since the end of WW II, said Prime Minister Mark Brown in his address to the nation at the Constitution Day ceremony on Wednesday.
Jury finds man ‘not guilty’ of indecent assault
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
After a two-day trial in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, Ngatupuna Teinakitama was found not guilty of entering into a Muri home and indecently assaulting an underage resident.
‘Fraudulent’ healer sentenced to two years, nine months in prison
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A traditional Maori healer has been sentenced to two years and nine months jail for indecently assaulting a woman who called on him for his expertise.
Tree removed from Muri wetland causes concern
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The removal of a tree from a wetland area due to it being a “hazard to a neighbouring house” has caused concern amongst some residents of Muri.
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