Local

‘Sleepless nights, difficult days over lack of legal aid’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National

Legal aid - or the apparent lack of it in the Cook Islands - has been raised as a bone of contention in the High Court.

Court


Creatives Centre receives timely donation

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Glenn Coogan and Tracey Hunt from Aotearoa New Zealand delivered 23 kilograms of wooden puzzles and gifts to the Creative Centre on behalf of the Rotary Club of Feilding Oroua, last week.

Local


Cook Islands flagged cargo ship ‘barred’

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National

Maritime Cook Islands has given a “cancellation notice” to a Cook Islands-flagged general cargo ship which has been barred from European ports for failing to turn up at a repair yard after a safety inspection.

Environment


Hundreds gather to mark 200 years of Christianity in Rarotonga

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

The re-enactment of the arrival of Tahitian missionaries Papeiha and Vainehino and Rarotongan Te-Iro, returning from Aitutaki, to Avarua harbour 200 years ago on July 25, 1823, kicked off the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) festivities yesterday morning.

Church Talk


Blaze tears through Avana home as two people escape

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Two people have escaped a blaze which quickly engulfed the first floor of a two-storey home in Ngatangiia on Monday night.

Local


‘Low’ low season for fishermen

Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, Local, National

Fishermen in the Cook Islands want government intervention to stop foreign vessels coming in and fishing in their waters. By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist.

Economy


Hold ups anticipated as celebration attendees to converge on Avarua

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Traffic congestion is expected on Rarotonga next week as road closures will be in place for celebrations of 200 years of the Gospel.

Local


Remedial work to ‘lengthen lifespan’ of Sheraton bridge

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The recent repair work on the Vaimaanga (Sheraton) bridge is expected to lengthen its lifespan while preparatory work for the construction of a new bridge is underway.

Local


Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands

Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.

Art


A dedicated CICC General Assembly

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.

Church Talk


Matariki dinner with Aotearoa Minister

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food, Local, National, Weekend

The Aotearoa Society celebrated Matariki, the beginning of Aotearoa New Zealand’s new year in the Māori lunar calendar with the presence of Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting and Media Willie Jackson.

Features


Meeting house reopened with grand ceremony

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Te Kapua’anga O Te Evangelia’ Meeting House in Takuvaine, a special gathering place which was built to commemorate Gospel history, has reopened its doors following a two-month-long renovation project.

Church Talk


Smooth road for Gospel celebrations

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Bumps in a small stretch of the main road in Arorangi (from the Raemaru Park driveway to the Arorangi CICC Mission grounds) have been smoothed out and hot mix sealed in preparation for the Bicentennial Arrival of the Christianity celebrations to Arorangi/Puaikura in a few weeks’ time.

Local


More carnage on Rarotonga roads as Police left to clean up the wreckage

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The stockpile of car wrecks on Rarotonga has just been added to following more weekend incidents on the island.

Local


‘There really is no accounting for stupidly’ Warning signs are still being ignored

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Another rescue at the Avaavaroa Passage has come as a swift reminder that people are ignoring the warning signs.

Local


Vulnerable face ongoing challenges and difficulties

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The renovation of a home owned by a vulnerable family in Aitutaki has been completed but it was not without its frustrations and difficulties with communication breakdowns and red tape.

Local


SPCA ‘stretched thin’, urging visiting tourists to donate

Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

As the number of abandoned dogs coming into the Cook Islands SPCA triples and pet food prices sky-rocket, the animal welfare organisation is urging visiting tourists to give a fixed donation to help it stay afloat. Joanne Holden reports.

Local


Tourists injured in crash involving three motorbikes

Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Three tourists were provided medical attention after a motor vehicle crash at YWAM, Titikaveka yesterday morning.

Local


Archaeologists unearth rich heritage

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Features, Local, National

Archaeologists visiting the Cook Islands have uncovered a formation of rocks at the Arai-Te-Tonga marae at Tupapa.

Art


Rekindling the spirit of the past to shape the future

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In a heart-warming display of nostalgia, a group of former students from the 50s and 60s have united with a shared vision of forming an association dedicated to preserving their cherished memories and supporting their old college.

Local


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