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Loud and proud: Nootai wows crowd with powerful pe’e

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Nukutere College Year 9 student leader Elijah Nootai proudly showcased his love of culture on stage in front of a packed National Auditorium during the annual Rarotonga Schools Cultural Festival on Wednesday night.

‘Broad-based recovery’ across entire Pacific this year: ADB

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Pacific is expected to sustain its economic recovery, with growth across all of the Asian Development Bank's developing member countries this year.

Kata: Seabed exploration

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Triathlon gears up for 41st Maori Auri Tinman Race

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will be holding their annual Maori Auri Tinman Race for the 41st time this Saturday, April 15, at the Tikioki Tri Site.

CISNOC reflects on ‘frustrating’ 2022, hopes for a positive 2023

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) had “enormous difficulties” in 2022 as it looks ahead to the 2023 year on a positive note.

‘Persevere always’: Tribute to Reverend Oirua Rasmussen

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Reverend Oirua Rasmussen was man of the cloth – a Minister who provided spiritual leadership and enlightenment to members of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia for over 25 years. He passed away last month on March 29, aged 60.

Cook Islands and Saudi Arabia establish diplomatic relations

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has formalised diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the signing of the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations in Wellington this week.

Presentation on Paikea and ancestral connections

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands archaeologist and Pacific programmer at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Ma’ara Maeva will be making a special presentation at the National Museum this afternoon from 12 noon to 2pm on “Paikea: Ancestral connections and stories woven in the stars”.

Man remanded: Authorities seek medical report

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Lucas Kamana was remanded in custody until today as probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.

Airlines required to file departure tax returns monthly under new Bill

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology, Tourism

A Bill requiring airlines to file Departure tax returns monthly has been passed with unanimous support in Parliament.

$6m programme to improve Rarotonga’s back and side roads

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Government is in the process of a $6 million programme to improve Rarotonga’s backroads and sideroads.

Government to provide $10k for Vanuatu cyclone relief

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has indicated to his team at the Ministry of Finance that he is more likely to support initiatives that go to countries that are far more in need than New Zealand.

Budget to address inflationary pressures and cost of living issues: PM

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says June’s Budget will go some way to addressing inflationary pressures and cost of living issues for the vulnerable.

Opposition raises concern over Government’s push for seabed mining

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Opposition leader Tina Browne has spoken out in Parliament about her concerns with the Government’s pace in pushing ahead with seabed mineral exploration.

Kata: Dalai Lama

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Netballers step up for 2023 season

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball season has kicked off this week.

Tourism to get boost at Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Cook Islands will play a huge role in bringing leaders of all Pacific nations together at this year’s 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

Air NZ legal costs top $365k

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The decision to challenge Air New Zealand for tax has cost the Cook Islands taxpayer more than $93,000 in legal fees and $275,000 in costs orders.

Manihiki’s young seafarers

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

At the age of five Kaina Isaia Karaponga Jnr was out fishing with his uncle in Manihiki when the boat’s engine broke down and with no form of communication they were at the mercy of the sea for two days and two nights before being found.

Health briefs

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

No Leptospirosis cases