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OPINION: Underselling our precious resources
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure, writes Ruta Mavé.
Couple reunites in Raro after months apart
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A couple, forced apart for 16 months, were recently reunited in Rarotonga. They shared their story of a love connection stronger than Covid, as well as the joyous result of dedication and loyalty with journalist Alana Musselle.
Cook Islands women celebrated in new book
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National
A book detailing the lives of 12 Cook Islands women in Tokoroa was launched to coincide with Cook Islands Language Week held in New Zealand last week.
Man gets 15 months prison for stabbing
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A young man has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for stabbing a person with a kitchen knife in a drunken brawl.
Aitutaki gears up for major events in October
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki is gearing up for the biggest celebration in its history, the 200th bi-centennial anniversary year commemoration of the arrival of Christianity to the island, from October 21 to November 1, 2021.
New shoes bring joy to children with Down syndrome
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Members of the Cook Islands Down Syndrome Association (CIDSA) received new pairs of sneakers last week.
Over $267,000 spent on unemployment benefit
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Government reveals spending just over a quarter of a million dollars on unemployment benefit as local businesses grapple with labour shortage following the opening of the travel bubble with New Zealand.
The legacy of ‘snobbery’
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters to the Editor - August 6, 2021.
Tāua e Moana, the Ocean and I
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
The impacts of industrial fishing remain on Suwarrow as they were in 2018, with numerous drifting FADs from the purse seine fishery washed up on the beaches or caught on coral heads in the lagoon, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
The ‘Ponder houses’ of Harley Street
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Several houses and schools in Rarotonga share a link with Scott Base in Antarctica and Auckland International Airport in Mangere, having been designed by the same man, architect Frank Ponder. Gradually disappearing, Ponder’s Rarotonga buildings retain important heritage value.
Painting the stage red
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, Features
Late nights, yelling, sore muscles, and no sleep, yet I would still count the last two months where I was a part of this year’s Te Maeva Nui as one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
Nicholas family reconnect through history
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Memory Lane
The Nicholas family has a long and rich history across the Cook Islands, throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, and the world. Al Williams met a member of the extended family who is making connections across the globe.
Making science interesting for students
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s Araura College held its firstever ‘Derby Cart Race’ project, building carts with four wheels and brakes and racing them downhill during the school gala day last month.
New Zealand's resistance to our statehood
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
As we celebrate our journey to statehood, let us be clear on the journey brave Cook Islanders took, and the resistance they faced, as well as the role of Maori and trade unions who supported us to where we are today, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Inclusion equals success for young dancers
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young kids from Autism Cook Islands and Cook Islands Down Syndrome joined together for a dance party session at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday, where they created a dance and performed for their parents and caregivers.
Young entrepreneurs steal the show at Trade Days
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Constitution Park was a hive of activity this week for the BCI Trade Days that featured 57 vibrant stalls, string band entertainment and cultural shows.
Man gets probation for growing cannabis
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga man who has used cannabis for the past 10 years to treat pain relief was sentenced to 12 months probation for cultivating the illicit substance.
Meeting reaffirms Maori ties
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown and his Cabinet met with the New Zealand Maori Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII earlier this week.
Buzz off: Cooks set to exit dengue outbreak
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands has not had a dengue case for close to three weeks and a spokesperson from the Health ministry says it’s likely by the end of next week the outbreak will be declared over.
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