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Public’s safety top priority at National Stadium

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The grandstand at Rarotonga’s National Stadium - Ta’ua ‘Emo’anga, has undergone a significant safety makeover.

Do or die for Bears, Sea Eagles

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Excitement is brewing as the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition playoffs are set to kick off today from 1.30pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Thomas Wynne: Remembering the price of our freedom

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As we gathered like many did around commonwealth countries, in squares and parade grounds, memorials to the dead and wounded, we remember also that freedom is paid by someone, somewhere and sometime – it is never for free, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Cook Islands vaka to set sail for Festpac 2024 in Hawaii

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

Cook Islands traditional canoe Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Hawaii next week to participate in the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (Festpac 2024) in Honolulu in June. Cook Islands Voyaging Society explains the country’s long history of sending vaka (voyaging canoes) to the regional cultural event.

Local dancers take centre stage in WiRepa’s show stopping designs

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Weekend

In a stunning display of creativity and style, acclaimed Aotearoa New Zealand/Cook Islands fashion designer Kharl-William WiRepa revealed his first fashion show on the island.

Virtues in Paradise: Good fights clear the air

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

What is the key to a happy life? As we all know, “happy wife, happy life,” or “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy”. That being said, the question is what makes for a happy couple? writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Cook Islands bowlers shine at Auckland Championship

Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Cook Islands Bowls is extremely pleased with its players who performed at very high standards at the 2024 Auckland Bowling Championship last week in most disciplines.

Kiribati MPs vote to remove High Court Judge from office

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

Kiribati MPs have voted to accept a recommendation from a tribunal that Kiribati High Court judge, David Lambourne be removed.

Pacific Island nations are moving to gain control over their labour drains

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

For Maurice Masuino, recruiting a new electrician will take an international search.

Surprise second chance for disgraced Fiji MP Radrodro

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has been thrown yet another curve ball in the world of politics. Newly elected SODELPA leader, Aseri Radrodro has been reinstated as the Minister for Education just three months after Fiji's leader Sitiveni Rabuka sacked him.

Kata: Jail terms

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Playoffs set for thrilling battles

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters knockout rounds this weekend as teams battle for a spot in the finals.

Church Talk: The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The imagery of shepherding has become so much part of the Christian mind that it becomes almost invisible, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: CISNOC job- Locals deserve a fair shot

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The notice of eleven applications for the CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) job seems a lot and very mysterious.

Cook Islands to benefit from new climate data project

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands will be one of the major beneficiaries of a new project, called Digital Earth Pacific, being developed to capture extensive satellite information about climate change and natural disasters in the region.

Veterans reflect on sacrifice and camaraderie at Anzac Dawn Parade

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National

The Anzac Day Dawn Parade, held yesterday morning at the cenotaph by the Ministry of Justice building, drew a large crowd of hundreds including the visiting Vietnam veterans from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Crypto Bill threatens anti-money laundering efforts: Ora Partners

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Parliament, Technology

While serious concerns over the integrity of the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 remain, “witnessing the wheels of our democracy at play during the select committee hearing was an awe-inspiring experience”, says Puai Wichman.

Ex-DPM appeals ‘excessive sentence’, hearing date set

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The appeal against the sentence of former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau is scheduled to be heard on July 4.

Hundreds gather to honour fallen at Anzac Day Dawn Parade

Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

President for the Cook Islands Boys Brigade Bob Williams (left) leads the uniform organisation representatives for the laying of wreaths during the Anzac Day Dawn Parade service yesterday morning.