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Women arrested following Nikao assault incident

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Two women aged 32 and 19 are to appear in court following an alleged assault in Nikao.

Kiwi tourists convicted, fined following drunken incidents

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Two Kiwi visitors have appeared in court and been ordered to pay fines on two separate matters involving the consumption of alcohol.

Sentencing date adjourned for man convicted of assaulting ex-partner

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing sentencing for assaulting his ex-partner after a jury found him guilty, has had his date in court adjourned.

TMO promotes private clinics

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) is encouraging patients who are ‘tired of waiting in queues’ at the Rarotonga Hospital to visit a private clinic.

Cook Islands cultural groups showcase their heritage at Te Maeva Nui NZ

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The vibrant Atiu Enuamanu delivered a fantastic performance in the “ute” section on the first night of the biennial Te Maeva Nui New Zealand Cultural Festival at the Trust Arena in Auckland on Thursday (Cook Islands time).

Fuel prices up again

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Petrol and diesel prices are up again in latest Price Order, amidst international reports of further increases heading into festive season.

Deep sea mining: Is anybody listening?

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

There will be many impacts of deep sea mining. Some will be very difficult to predict.

Te Maeva Nui NZ: A showcase and celebration of our uniqueness

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

More than 1400 performers participated in the world’s largest Cook Islands event in Auckland this weekend as tens of thousands made their way through the gates of the Trust Arena to celebrate who we are, our culture, our Reo and each other, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

A centenarian with a deep faith

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Emily Brell-Dean-William-Dyer, a remarkable, vibrant, and extraordinary 103-year-old woman, has unwavering faith in God. She is a living testament to the power of spirituality and devotion, and to life well lived.

Offering ‘affordable’ VIP experience

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

A newly opened bar offering ‘affordable’ VIP experience, vibrant atmosphere, amazing cocktails and food has taken the Rarotonga patrons by storm.

Cook Islanders celebrate culture, heritage and identity in Aotearoa

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands culture thundered throughout the Trust Arena, Waitakere in Auckland, New Zealand, this week as Te Maeva Nui ō Aotearoa New Zealand Charitable Trust proudly presented the third biennial Te Maeva Nui NZ performing arts festival of music and dance, arts and crafts of the Cook Islands.

Kata: Cook Islands Law

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Data

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands sign historic agreement to safeguard marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity by signing the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).

Cook Islands’ debut ‘a success story’

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

The BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2023 marks a landmark for Cook Islands as they make their debut at a BWF event. Their participation is a Shuttle Time success story, for all six members of the team have come up through BWF’s flagship schools programme.

Bougainville unveils multibillion-dollar plan to deliver ‘transformative benefits’

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has signed an agreement aiming to deliver $US4.8 billion worth of critical buildings, roads, ports and airports.

Church Talk : Caring for our common home, Earth

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

‘The Season of Creation’ is a major focus and theme in the Catholic Church, one month before the feast of St Francis of Assisi which the Church celebrates on October 4, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Cook Islands cultural heritage comes alive at Te Maeva Nui festival in Auckland

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Culture, National

The biggest cultural event on the Cook Islands’ calendar, Te Maeva Nui, is being celebrated in Auckland this weekend. Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific reports.

Letter: ‘Zero’ public consultation

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In this paper on 20-5-23, the Ministry of Health Secretary Bob Williams said, “It is essential that public consultation is undertaken to allow for medicinal cannabis to be imported, prescribed and produced in the Cook Islands”.

Careless driver told to pay up within 10 days or be back before the courts

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who denied the charge of careless driving causing injury and was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua, has been told by a Judge she must pay fines and reparation totalling $3040 within 10 days, or she will be back before him.