National
Paunu returns with minor changes
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Welfare Association (CIWA) will operate this month’s “Paunu” services to the community with minor changes.
Bail altered to allow accused time for work
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who went on the run from the police for a week is now allowed to work while on bail, but he is not allowed to participate in rugby matches.
Establishment of Human Rights Institute proposed
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Ombudsman’s Office of the Cook Islands is looking to establish a Human Rights Institute.
Students head back to school
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Students around the country returned to school yesterday after two weeks of break for third term of studies.
Mangaia’s Demos MPs ready for the challenge
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The capture of the three Mangaia-based seats in the Cook Islands general election was a rare bright spot for the Democratic Party in an otherwise disappointing result.
The ride of their lives
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local, National
It's every hitchhiker's nightmare, jumping into a car with a serial killer or dangerous criminal. So when well-known Kiwi talkback radio host James Daniels and his wife accepted a ride while on holiday in the Cook Islands recently they were stunned when their driver introduced himself as one of Rarotonga’s most notorious criminals.
Curtain falls on country’s biggest, best cultural event
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The countless hours of late nights rolling into the wee hours of the morning rehearsing and making costumes have come to an end for the hundreds who have participated in the county’s biggest and best cultural festival – Te Maeva Nui.
Tributes flow for fallen kapa haka icon
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The body of Te Arawa kapa haka stalwart Sally-Ann Roberts (Ngāti Hinemihi, Ngāti Pikiao, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāpuhi) was repatriated back to Aotearoa New Zealand yesterday.
Murray appointed ANZ Cook Islands’ country head
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
International bank ANZ last week announced the appointment of Jason Murray as country head, Cook Islands, subject to regulatory approvals.
Call to conserve water as island enters dry period
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
To Tatou Vai water authority is asking people to conserve water as Rarotonga enters a three-month drought spell.
Atiu wins top Te Maeva Nui awards
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Atiu’s spectacular performances and creative costumes helped the southern group island’s dancing troops clean sweep the top awards in Te Maeva Nui 2022 cultural festival.
Te Maeva Nui: The gospel of healing
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Teams taking part in the 2022 Te Maeva Nui cultural festival sang their hearts out in harmony in the Imene Pupu (Choir) and Imene Tuki (Traditional Hymn) categories on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.
Learning to live a subsistence lifestyle
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, National
A group of more than 40 Rarotongan students from an environmental advocacy group have been learning about the lifestyles of the people of Atiu, and sharing their own knowledge.
Youngsters excited to learn their reo
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islanders in Auckland are optimistic their reo will survive into the future, thanks to growing enthusiasm among the community’s youngest members.
Red Cross distributes vouchers to King Tide victims
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Three homes so far have welcomed financial assistance to repair their houses damaged by the devastating king tides which reached as high as 4.5 metres on the south side of Rarotonga last month.
Songs of hope
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The National Auditorium came alive this week with powerful songs of the Gospel and Vairakau Maori (traditional remedies) echoing through the hall.
Mangaia’s Covid-19 cases wane
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
The outbreak of Covid-19 in Mangaia appears to have reached its peak, according to Te Marae Ora.
Tourism operators discuss lack of flights with NZ High Commission
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Concern about the future of the tourism industry in the Cook Islands has led to operators holding a meeting with the New Zealand High Commission.
Te Maeva Nui performers dazzle crowd
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Maeva Nui, the nation’s biggest and best cultural extravaganza, hit off to a great start with over 1000 people cheering and welcoming the first night of performers onstage at the National Auditorium on Wednesday.
‘Super Browns’ side CIP in coalition talks
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party is all but confirmed to retain power after receiving support from the re-elected Independent Members of Parliament (MPs) from Atiu.
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