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Mangaia’s Bicentennial Celebration opens with grand ceremony
Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Environment, Features, Local, National
Mangaia came to a standstill on Saturday for the historic Bicentennial Celebration’s opening ceremony, marking 200 years of Christianity on the island.
Mangaia triples in size: Island gears up to feed 1000 visitors for Bicentennial Celebration
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
A celebratory atmosphere fills Mangaia as hundreds arrive for the long-awaited Bicentennial Celebration kicking off today with the official opening ceremony.
Carrying on Jack Cooper’s legacy
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National, Weekend
Bound by a love for Rarotonga and a chance encounter with a dog named Lulu, the new owners of Trader Jacks aim to uphold the legacy of its founder, the late Jack Cooper.
Te Ipukarea Society: World Oceans Day, By mining the depths, we undermine our future
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
We are well aware of the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) recent community awareness raising campaigns to diverse groups across Rarotonga on the benefits of deep seabed mining (DSM). However, their presentations have barely touched on the potential risks of this industry.
Cook Islands and Honolulu sign sister city agreement, eyeing tourism boost
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Tourism
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday signed an agreement to establish a ‘sister-city relationship’ between Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and Honolulu, Hawaii, in the hope of building a stronger partnership and growth in inbound visitor numbers from Honolulu and the United States.
Breast cancer survivor calls for more awareness efforts
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A breast cancer survivor believes there is a lack of breast cancer awareness in the Cook Islands and says it’s a topic that must be talked about.
Grant supports Te Puna Marama’s mission to empower youth through voyaging
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation is committed to educating young people about the traditional navigation techniques and wayfinding methods practiced by our ancestors.
Elderly driver injured in road rage assault
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
An elderly driver sustained a serious facial injury after being allegedly assaulted by another driver in a road rage incident on Wednesday afternoon.
Jury finds driver guilty in fatal motorcycle crash
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man accused of driving dangerously resulting in the death of a 24-year-old in 2023 has been found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua.
Tourism industry, Fijian residents welcome NZ scrapping transit visas
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism
Cook Islands tourism industry and Fijians residing here have welcomed New Zealand’s decision to lift transit visa requirements for Fiji nationals travelling through NZ.
Cook Islands delegation highlights commitment to fair labour practices at ILO conference
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Associate Minister for the Ministry of Internal Affairs Te-Hani Brown is leading the Cook Islands delegation at the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, which began on June 3.
High Court to hear closing arguments in bike crash trial
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Closing submissions for the fatal motorcycle crash matter of June 10, 2023 in Titikaveka will be heard from Crown Law prosecutors and defence lawyer Norman George at the High Court in Avarua today.
Tourists injured in motorbike crash
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
A pair of tourists sustained injuries in a motorbike crash at the Nikao Seawall on Tuesday night, police reported yesterday.
Flying high on public funds: Audit report recommends economy class for CIIC travel
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
All travel by Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) employees and board members should be economy class, an audit report has recommended after finding past overseas trips involved business class and premier economy travels.
Cook Islands community in Hawaii thrilled to reconnect with delegation
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
The Cook Islands community in Hawai’i is enjoying the cherished opportunity to reconnect with families and friends, while also making new connections with the visiting Cook Islands delegation. Melina Etches reports from Honolulu.
New $620,000 forklift expected to transform cargo handling
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
At the bustling Ports Authority in Avatiu, where the movement of cargo is the lifeblood of the operation, a seasoned mechanic and forklift driver is filled with excitement.
Locked bikes targeted in recent thefts, Police say
Wednesday 5 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are suspecting that motorbikes that have been stolen in Rarotonga are part of an organised unlawful activity.
Health ministry to regulate sea burials after public concerns
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A regulation on sea burials is in the works with discussions set to be held to determine the specifics of what the regulation will entail.
Court briefs
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
In a careless driving causing injury case heard before Justice of the Peace John Whitta last week, defence lawyer Mark Short requested an adjournment.
Vaka Marumaru Atua crew greeted by host country and Cook Islanders in Hawaii
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands voyaging canoe Marumaru Atua arrived at Sand Island, Hawaii, on Saturday.
