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Keeping busy to beat the ‘winter blues’
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
School students Tarani Omao (left), Pati Estall, Gina Vaine Keu, Adyn Paige (NZ-based rugby player), Paige Anguna and little Cassius Anguna, who likes to be part of the family team, keep busy at the start of their holidays working part time “devanning” boxes.
Strings of Maute hits the right cord
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Eight teams performed in the first Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) string band competition on Saturday which saw Strings of Maute representing the island of Atiu taking home the top prize.
Muri Lagoon the 'best it's been since 2017'
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The large swells that left a trail of destruction two weeks ago have cleared the Muri Lagoon of seaweed with one tourist operator saying it’s the best he’s seen it in five years.
Expensive reparations for drink driving
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Two people who appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week for drink driving related offences have raked up expensive reparation fines for driving into power poles.
First time political candidate a 'chip off the old block'
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The political domain is not something new to Nicholas Royle Henry, better known as Nick, who grew up in the ‘olden days’ of politicking when campaigns leading up to election day were full of celebrations and fun filled late nights of flowing conversation, an abundance of food, flowers, music and song.
Tourism industry ‘making hay while the sun shines’
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands recorded a very busy June, with visitor numbers increasing more than 50 per cent on May, but accommodation providers are wary of the months ahead.
Fiasco over political party manifesto
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands voters should be wary of any political party that enters into a general election without a comprehensive, workable manifesto, says the Opposition Democratic Party.
Pa Enua residing Permanent Residents receive awards
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Kiribati residents on the island of Pukapuka – Toakarawa Kabuta, Karanga Ukeria-Taoroba and Toaki Taoroba – are proud to have been officially sworn in as Cook Islands Permanent Residents (PR) via a Zoom session on Thursday.
Singing their hearts out
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Fisherman Kirikavaka Tutavake showed off his musical talent strumming and singing away in the Nga Oire e Rua string band during the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club String Band competition on Saturday.
Naming competition held for new Cook Islands vessel
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
In past times, vaka propelled the tupuna safely across the ocean to discover new lands.
Parties opt for social media to promote election promises
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The use of social media as a campaigning tool has become commonplace amongst political parties and has grown in use since the last general election in 2018.
Strumming the heartstrings
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Island string bands are not about harmonious pitch perfect songs – it’s about singing loud, joyously and expressively straight from the heart, radiating emotions to the audience.
Government welcomes Forum hosting but remains mum about costs
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands authorities are mum on the likely cost of hosting the Pacific Island Forum in 2023, and the process it went through in order to successfully bid for it.
'Lack of Direction', says United Party leader
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party is going into the August 1st general election without an election manifesto while the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party is asking $20 for a copy.
Renowned Cook Islands academic passes away
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of the Pacific region’s most respected authors and academic, Cook Islander Dr. Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe née Hosking OBE passed away on Thursday night aged 92.
Excitement builds for Te Maeva Nui celebrations
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The popular annual Te Maeva Nui national cultural festival starts next week, however, this year the number of nights showcasing performances have been scaled down and adjusted due to the General Election to be held on Monday, August 1.
Avaroa Cable opens Aitutaki landing station
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Government officials along with representatives from Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the New Zealand High Commission to the Cook Islands attended the opening ceremony of a new cable landing station in Aitutaki last week.
In brief: Court news
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Name suppression for mental health.
Tunupopo denied bail again
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man who was on the run from police for nearly a week was denied bail a second time in the Criminal Court at Avarua yesterday.
Parties propose policies to battle NCDs
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and bolstering mental health are key platforms for the political parties’ health policies.
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