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Staff vote chooses Imanuela Akatemia’s 2024 prefects

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Through a staff voting process, Imanuela Akatemia elected their 2024 student leaders.

Ma’uke Mission: Exploring 200 years of London Missionary Society connection

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

A book which captures some aspects of the London Missionary Society connections with Ma’uke, will be launched next week.

Descendants reunite across the Pacific

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Over 300 descendants from Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti, Marquesas, Rarotonga, and Mangaia participated in the George Outher Brown Reunion this week at Te Are Kariori National Auditorium.

Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands bids farewell to Samoan graduates

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands bid farewell to three Samoan students who recently completed their five to six years of training in Rarotonga and graduated as full-time pastors and evangelists.

Thomas Wynne: From simply surviving to thriving

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Cook Islanders in New Zealand have built strong communities and faced challenges, but the question remains whether their dreams of prosperity have been met and whether they should reconnect with their island homes. By Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Govt grapples with aging buildings

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

While a $400,000 operation to rid the Old Post Office of asbestos in Avarua gets underway, questions remain around the ageing stock of government-controlled facilities on Rarotonga.

Brawler convicted, sentenced for his part in Nikao scrap

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man involved in a mass brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and sentenced for his part in the fight.

New builds springing back after pandemic slowdown

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National

The number of new builds in the Cook Islands are approaching pre-pandemic levels after dropping nearly 70 per cent in two years to hit a 10-year low in 2021.

Tourism launches Mana Tiaki programme with Titikaveka College

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Jeremy Goodwin and Emma Kainuku-Walsh recently visited Titikaveka College to introduce the concept of Mana Tiaki (sacred guardianship).

Avarua landmark falls: Iconic flamboyant tree cut down after 130 years

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane

The iconic flamboyant tree that graced the Avarua roundabout in town for around 130 years is no more.

Four-way battle for Penrhyn seat

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Four candidates, including the wife of the former MP and deputy prime minister, will contest the 2024 Penrhyn by-election to be held next month.

Kata: Air NZ Tyre Issue

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa bows out with 3-2 win

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC pulled off a hard-fought 3-2 victory at the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying to deny Veitongo FC a qualification spot.

Church Talk: Did Jesus just ignore her?

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It is in God’s nature to be gracious, and compassionate, full of mercy, so quick to forgive and so slow to become angry, and many verses in the Bible testify to His nature, writes Pastor Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God.

Autism Cook Islands kicks off year with $4000 donation

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Autism Cook Islands has gotten off to a great start for this year thanks to a generous $4000 donation from the Rarotonga Growers Association’s special dinner event.

Jonassen steps down as Justice Secretary, citing personal reasons

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Local, National

The Secretary for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Tamatoa Jonassen, has tendered his resignation to the Public Service Commissioner, Carl Hunter, citing personal reasons.

Japan boosts Rarotonga agriculture with machinery donation

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Over 1000 hours of tractor services, including slashing and ploughing of farmland in Rarotonga, were provided by the Ministry of Agriculture in the past year.

Parliament appoints ‘expert’ sub-committee to review Land Bills

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

A sub-committee of lawyers with expertise in Cook Islands land matters has been formed for the first time to review key Land Bills for lawmakers.

Man enters pleas to 10 assault charges

Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with 10 counts of assaulting a female has entered guilty pleas to eight of the charges.