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Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango volleyball team brings home bronze medal
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Cook Islands NGO Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) 2023 team have returned with a successful win at the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand earlier this month.
Journal featuring writings of Aitutakian Missionary donated to National Library
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Authors Kevin and Mary Salisbury have had the great privilege of following in the tracks of a “wonderful” Aitutakian author Rau, one of the very first Cook Islands missionaries in Papua New Guinea who wrote in his own language about the first four years of the London Missionary Society (LMS) during his time.
Atiu’s Gospel : Bicentennial celebrations witness harmonious blend of tradition, faith
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands
Before the break of dawn, the island of Atiu or Enuamanu rose to the drums of the tangi kaara signalling the beginning of the official ceremonial events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the arrival of Christianity in 1823.
CIFA reveals 2023 season kickoff date
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The long-awaited 2023 Rarotonga football season has finally announced its official start date, set for August 9 kick off.
Tutavake reels in 33.1kg yellowfin tuna to win fishing comp
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
While the winter fishing season could be better, the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) competition held over the weekend saw some good catches weighed in delighting local fishermen.
Tourism arrivals up 25 per cent in first half of 2023
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Tourism arrivals in the Cook Islands is up 25 per cent but June figures see slight decline. By Losirene Lacanivalu and Rashneel Kumar.
Letter: Our laws and ribbon cutting ceremonies
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, On any drive on the main road we all see motorcyclists with helmet straps hanging loosed and unconnected.
Cook Islands American Association launched
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The “outstanding” Cook Islanders working to further U.S.-Cook Islands relations were recognised at the U.S. Independence Day reception held last week at The Edgewater Resort.
New Zealand beauty pageant winner set to visit Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
The newly crowned Miss New Zealand Georgia Waddington will be visiting Rarotonga later this month, and her host is hoping to capitalise on her wide social media following to promote the island destination.
Atiu marks Te Arikianga o te Evangelia –200 years of Christianity
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Two centuries ago on July 19, 1823, the Gospel made its way to the shores of Enuamanu/Atiu, forever changing the lives and culture of its people.
Kata: Reasonable price
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Offer made to Iro to join Tigers
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Kayal Iro, the son of former professional rugby league player Kevin Iro could be signing up with the professional rugby league club Castleford Tigers.
Restaurateur says ‘save’ the cooking oil
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
A long serving restaurateur is suggesting there is a market for tackling waste cooking oil in the Cooks.
Te Rito o Taku Peu Tupuna sponsor Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
For the first time, CIC Ltd & Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna have signed up as platinum sponsors ($15k plus) for Te Maeva Nui, the biggest and best national cultural event held each year to celebrate the August 4 birthday of the Cook Islands as an independent nation.
Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.
Crash victim’s helmet ‘may not have been securely fastened’
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
The helmet of a 28-year-old motorcyclist who died after losing control of his vehicle over the weekend “may not have been securely fastened”, Police say.
Licensing numbers signal ‘peak tourism season’
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
Revenue from driving tests made up more than 75 per cent of the Cook Islands Police Service’s total trading income quota for June, marking the beginning of “peak tourism season” for the country.
Hundreds of first aid kits for Cooks schools
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) has made 200 first aid kits available for distribution to schools in Rarotonga and Pa Enua.
Pet talk: Fishing for dogs and cats
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Sharp and with a nasty barb, fishhooks do not look terribly appetising to me. Dr Michael Baer writes.
