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Visitor dies while snorkeling, drunk drivers arrested

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National

An elderly visitor to Rarotonga has died while swimming in Nikao.

Students acknowledged for Tangi Kaara participation

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, Local, National

Culture is the “heart” of the CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation), and for many years the company has sponsored numerous cultural activities and events.

4500 litres of waste cooking oil on Raro a week; where is it ending up?’

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A long serving restauranteur remains persistent in his effort to tackle waste cooking oil in the Cooks - giving a rough estimate that more than 4,500 litres of it is being dumped in landfill on Rarotonga each week – and now he has the interest of our National Environment Service.

Kata: Dad's day

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: What is Your Calling?

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Everyone has a calling. It’s different from having a job, although those for whom their job is also a calling are truly blessed, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Pero points out benefits in tapping into North America tourism market

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand based Cook Islander, Mike Pero has advised that interest from both the tourism and accommodation sectors on both main islands - Rarotonga and Aitutaki - continues to gain momentum as he makes a bid for more connection to North America.

Leading tourism player calls for transparency

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

A major tourism player says government needs to do a better job in formulating effective policies in the interests of all Cook Islanders.

Legacy waste collection kicks off

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

National Environment Service (NES) in partnership with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) launched the Titā ki te Titā kore, E-Waste & Whiteware collection project this week.

Te Ipukarea Society: Weeds team visit Cook Islands for natural enemies progress update

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Today’s article comes from the Manaaki Whenua Land Care Research team that have being doing work here over the past few weeks.

Steady progress at Muri as road works continue

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The current road renewal and upgrade in Muri is expected to be completed in October, says Infrastructure Cook Islands Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.

Drones show African tulip trees’ ‘small but mighty’ natural enemies are doing their job

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Aerial images collected during a survey on Rarotonga’s forests earlier this month show that the beetles released in 2021 to control the African tulip trees have been successful.

Letters: Secretary of Health Bob Williams replies

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Cook Islands only registered two Covid-19 related deaths from the onset of Covid-19 up to normalising Covid-19 on 1 July 2022.

Letters: Where is the outrage?

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Exactly two years ago l wrote a letter about my concern for testing the experimental vaccine on our people. It is now proven it was a bad mistake and a waste of time as it never did a thing to stop the virus spreading or infecting you.

Being connected to the environment

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Climate change is not new, chairperson of the environmental non-government organisation Kōrero o te 'Ōrau in Rarotonga Dr Teina Rongo says.

Cook Islands world bowlers performing well

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Team Cook Islands participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament on the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, have experienced a number of challenges in the first week of bowls.

Thomas Wynne: E toto, e kiko e ivi, the blood that runs in our veins, our heart, and in our bones

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Shame, on you, those are the words I heard across the table, when I missed a conversation in Māori, that generally I can do ok in. Thomas Wynne writes.

Cook Islands Football Association partners with the International Football Consultancy

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has announced a strategic partnership with International Football Consultancy, a leading scouting and recruitment agency in the football world.

Kata: Seniora Rubiales

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Raro Club Rugby 7s to feature NZ Cooks players

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ) 7s team have landed, pumped and ready to showcase their passion, skill and camaraderie on the rugby field at the RARO Club 7s Tournament this Saturday, September 2 at Nukupure Park, Ngatangiia.

Letter: A deafening silence

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Over the past couple of days there has been a deafening silence from the Ministry of Transport regarding the shipping industry issues raised in the Cook Islands News.