Local
Slight reduction of TAU surcharge
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has signalled a slight reduction in the ‘temporary’ fuel surcharge, as the company responds to a changing economic climate.
Fishing vessel rescued following engine failure
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Dozens of Police and Cook Islands Ports Authority staff have been involved in the rescue of fishing vessel Zambucca.
Titikaveka’s Betela Church on track
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new ceiling of the Titikaveka CICC church has been completed which will provide more comfort to its parishioners when its $250,000 renovation project is completed.
Rarotonga cat charity receives donation from NZ High Commission
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
The New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands dropped off a box of pet food to Rarotonga’s cat charity as it hosted a free desexing day, aimed a curbing the number of unwanted kittens born on Rarotonga.
BMX dream draws nearer
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Grand plans are turning into reality for BMX in the Cook Islands as there is heavyweight support behind a track.
Spreading the Gospel of history
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Historian Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his upcoming series of articles in this newspaper, and his love of the research process.
Press and Government build better relationships on 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
It was only by coincidence when Cook Islands senior government officials met with senior Cook Islands News staff on World Press Freedom Day.
Vaka Paikea’s maiden voyage documented
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Paikea returned to Rarotonga last Friday morning arriving at Te Ava Tapu, Avana Harbour at 9:45am, making it back in good time of 24 hours from its maiden voyage.
‘International flavour’ at Cook Islands Red Cross fundraising ball
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Red Cross fundraising ball this Friday night at Tamarind House in Tupapa will have an international flavour to it on three counts.
Over 120 dogs put down in last three months, say Police
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
One hundred and twenty-four (124) dogs have been put down by the Cook Islands Police in the past three months.
Vaka Paikea welcomed home
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Paikea had a good maiden voyage to the homeland of Mauke/Akatokamanava arriving at the island on Wednesday and fulfilling the dream of its captain, master navigator Peia Patai.
$15,450 for Vanuatu cyclone appeal, Govt contributes $10k
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Vanuatu
A cheque of $15,450 has been handed to the Cook Islands Vanuatu Community to assist families who were affected by two category-four tropical cyclones in Vanuatu last month.
Turou for Ngāti Tūmatauenga
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
On the Eve of Anzac, the biggest contingent of Ngāti Tumutauenga, the official Māori name of the Aotearoa New Zealand Army to Rarotonga were officially welcomed on Monday afternoon at the Cook Islands Returned Services Association (RSA).
Sentencing for man who defended himself in Court adjourned
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Iorama Ngataua’s sentencing has been adjourned.
Hiker in hospital after lengthy rescue effort
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A local woman who slipped and fell while trekking through Rarotonga’s “steep and gnarly mountain terrain” on ANZAC Day was rescued in a mission stretching from late afternoon into the night.
Dr Michael Baer: The dogs of war
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Local, National, Opinion
With ANZAC day marked yesterday and poppies everywhere, has anyone noticed that some of the poppies are purple? Purple poppies celebrate the animals who have served in almost every human conflict in history, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Cook Islands pays tribute to fallen soldiers at Anzac Day Dawn Service
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National, Weekend
Sixty-nine-year-old Remuera Rangi was among a large number of ex-servicemen who attended the 108th Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Cenotaph at the Ministry of Justice headquarters early yesterday.
Guardian angel of the ANZACs
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Far, far away from home, the lonely grave of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) World War I heroine Ettie Annie Rout is no longer forgotten.
Students learn about Cook Islands culture
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Kōrero o te 'Ōrau’s Junior 'Ātui'anga Ki Te Tango 2023 (AKTT) school holiday activity programme finished on Friday with a mighty umu feast prepared by the students.
ANZAC plaque of gratitude for Ettie A Rout to be unveiled today
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
An appreciation plaque will be unveiled for a “Guardian Angel of the ANZAC’s” – Ettie A Rout – an Australian woman who died in Rarotonga on September 17, 1936 at the age of 59.
