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‘Holistic’ approach to strengthening, improving healthcare in Cook Islands

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

There is a new private medical clinic on Rarotonga. Holistic Medical provides a full range of general practice, minor accident and medical services for the community.

The ‘Ekalesia of Rarotonga’ is established

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article, he talks about the major epidemics that killed thousands and the establishment of the Ekalesia of Rarotonga.

‘Cherished memories’: NZ-born CI artist celebrates 20 years exhibiting in Rarotonga

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features

The latest exhibition of New Zealand-born Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters will serve as a retrospective on the 20 years she has been visiting and exhibiting her paintings in her ‘ancestral home’.

Taking a subjective route to resilience in the Pacific

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A New Zealand based academic is working on comparative study of the Cook Islands and Tonga in a combined effort to develop a deeper understanding on the social dimensions of resilience from the lens of Pacific Islands people.

Rejoicing in the Gospel: Mitiaro and Mauke set to celebrate Bicentennial

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Several hundred people are expected to attend the Bicentennial ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of Christianity’ to the respective islands of Mitiaro/Nukuroa and Mauke/Akatokamanava this weekend.

Te Ipukarea Society : ‘We can’t go back, but we can look back and learn’

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This week’s environmental column was written by Te Ipukarea Society executive member June Hosking. Te Ipukarea Society is a non-government environmental group established in 1996.

Thomas Wynne: ‘Broken vessels’: Gospel messengers to Cook Islands

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Although much has been said by historians in this paper on the missionising of the Cook Islands, the missionaries’ journals and writings paint a picture much broader and more challenging than the compliant and instantly converted narrative we are often told, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

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.

RMD awaiting test results, reports on closed offices

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy

Revenue Management Division and Customs staff in Rarotonga remain redeployed to other office space as investigations into asbestos at their Avarua offices continue.

Cook Islands and Republic of Korea discuss ‘forward cooperation’

Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), along with Government and MFAI officials met with Special Envoy (SE) of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Dong-Man Han and his delegation in Rarotonga this week.

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.

Kata: Landowner

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bears wary of Bulldogs

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Arorangi Bears are not going to underestimate Titikaveka Bulldogs when the two teams battle today in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition in Muri.

Atiu celebrates Gospel Bicentennial

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The island of Atiu this week kicked off Nga Pu Toru’s ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial’ celebrations.

Apii Te Uki Ou launches ‘refreshed’ Junior College programme

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou has launched a ‘refresh’ to their Junior College (Year 7 to 9) programme that is designed to prepare students for success in their senior years and beyond.

Bank continues as platinum sponsor of Te Maeva Nui

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Te Maeva Nui, the biggest cultural national festival which commemorates independence and celebrates our vibrant culture, has received another major support.

Visitor ordered to pay hefty reparation over car crash

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National

A visitor convicted of excess breath alcohol and careless driving charges has been ordered to pay hefty reparation to his victims.

St Joseph’s Primary School gets first aid kits to boost health and safety

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, National

Accidents are unexpected and can happen anywhere including a school yard, and being prepared can reduce panic and provide the necessary aid for injuries.

Motorcycle thefts on the rise, police warn

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police have received about 40 complaints of stolen motorcycles so far this year, already surpassing the record low of 35 set last year.