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NZ commits $20m to Cook Islands budget, $10.5m for public service

Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional

Cook Islands has secured $20 million in Core Sector Budget Support and an additional $10.5 million for continued public sector strengthening during the 8th Cook Islands-New Zealand Joint Ministerial Forum last week.

Honouring her cultural heritage

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, Go Local, National

To honour her cultural heritage, rising elite athlete and Cook Islander Tiana Baker Echegaray has chosen a uniquely designed and Polynesian-inspired logo for her promotional apparel.

Community cheers as Rising Stars take the field in netball and rugby

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The annual Rising Stars Championship started yesterday with students from Rarotonga competing in the rugby and netball competitions at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Atiu Tīvaivai Exhibit showcases generations of craft and culture

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Features, Go Local, Local, National, Outer Islands

An exhibit in Atiu showcases the traditional craft of tivaivai, hand-stitched quilts made by women, with efforts to keep the art alive amongst younger generations.

Highland Paradise Competition fights to keep traditions alive

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Education, Features, Food, Go Local, National

Apii Arorangi was crowned the overall winners of the 2024 Highland Paradise Cultural Competition held on Thursday.

Thomas Wynne: He who holds the pen holds the power

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Across the globe, people have had enough of corruption, enough of nepotism, enough of the rule of might by certain families, certain names and political economic and cultural privilege above all others, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

‘It takes a village’: Rotumans in Rarotonga unite to keep culture alive

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Features, Fiji, Go Local, Regional, Weekend

The Rotuman community in Rarotonga recently celebrated Rotuma Day, marking the anniversary of the island’s cession to Great Britain on May 13, 1881.

Rarotonga, Honolulu to establish sister-city relationship, says PM

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend

As leader of the Cook Islands delegation, Prime Minister Mark Brown will be travelling to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai’i next month.

Te Ipukarea Society: Parrot pandemonium- Celebrating the world’s most talkative birds

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Have you ever been under a tree full of parrots, and heard the noise they make? If you have, you would understand why a group of parrots is also known as a pandemonium!

Letter: ‘Who stuffed up?’

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Reading about the very many issues raised by Mr. Mike Chase of Te POM, regarding the problems with our mapu yahooing on the roads, doing wheelies, etc. – “showing off to get attention” (Cook Islands News, Tuesday, May 14), he is no doubt correct, and opens up a Pandora’s Box of social issues.

Atiu girl’s dreams take flight with educational support from TAKA

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

Recognising the pivotal role of technology in shaping the modern-day learning landscape, the Tamariki Api’i Kūki ʻĀirani – TAKA Educational Trust – has stepped in offering an Atiu student access to a wealth of educational resources.

Top cop ‘retiring’

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands will be searching for a new Commissioner of Police as the incumbent, Turepu James Keenan, is not seeking a second term.

Kata: CIIC Board

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga resort prioritises sustainability to meet eco- conscious tourist demands

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National, Tourism

A Rarotonga-based resort is participating in a German-funded green hydrogen project to reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable for environmentally conscious tourists.

Paradise serves up Badminton Masters

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Oceania Masters in Paradise 2024 tournament begins today with 60 international and 30 local players participating in the new “golden game” format at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.

Rising Stars back for 9th year

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports

The annual Rising Stars Championship is back on, with all primary and secondary schools on Rarotonga battling it out in netball and rugby over the next six Fridays at the Arorangi Sports Complex at Raemaru Park.

Church talk: Finding peace in the midst of busyness

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In today’s fast-paced world, the beauty and peacefulness of the Cook Islands can often seem at odds with the demands of modern life, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

‘Talanoa’ key to Forum’s seabed mining approach

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

A talanoa session expected to be held later this year would see Pacific Island Forum leaders coming together in a collective position on seabed mining.