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Netball player sustains serious injury, Netball Association apologises
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands Netball has apologised for the inability to provide medical assistance for a player that sustained serious injury at the Men’s Netball Competition on Thursday night.
Humble Warrior Punches for Gold
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
In a remarkable display of grit and determination, Cook Islander Tamatoa Hunter has clinched Gold at the Boxing New Zealand National Championship cruiserweight division that was held in Tauranga.
Tivaivai exhibit showcases masterful needlework
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The National Museum is hosting a vibrant exhibition celebrating the captivating artistry of tivaivai, a traditional quilt like textile masterpiece.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Looking outside the box to be connected
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Here’s a what if. In the Cook Islands the main internet provider is Vodafone with other ISP’s snapping at the heels and the crumbs left on the table, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.
Budding athletes encouraged to involved
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletes ages six to 12 years are welcome to join the Athletics Track and Field Club kids programme.
The Kumara does not sing of its own sweetness
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Driving my aunty around this morning to get forms filled out, and then to do some shopping, I asked her what it was like being a widow here in Rarotonga.
Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga
Saturday 15 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
Church talk: Who and what matters most?
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Tutai Pere asks the questions in this week’s Church Talk.
Te Ipukarea Society: Looking deeper into the International Seabed Authority
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Currently, governments from around the world are meeting at the 28th Session of the International Seabed Authority from 10-28 July in Kingston, Jamaica.
Letter: Gone Fishing
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I seem to recall the learned Mr Tyler advancing very similar theories on fish abundance (or lack thereof) several years, or perhaps even over a decade ago.
Marumaru Atua showcases traditional heritage
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
The Vaka Marumaru Atua Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) were thrilled to have Aotearoa New Zealand’s Minister for Māori Development, Willie Jackson and Aotearoa Film Director/Writer/Producer Te Arepa Kahi on board for a brief sail.
Cooks Tourism Industry Council yet to submit concerns on the new immigration regulations
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council President Liana Scott says the group is yet to submit objections against the new immigration regulations.
Korea delegation headed for Cook Islands
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Dong-Man Han, will lead a delegation to the Cook Islands from Monday for engagements with Cook Islands government representatives.
Maungaroa to become Cook Islands' first world heritage site
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features, Go Local
One of the last artefacts of pre-Christianity life in the Cook Islands is on the verge of becoming the country’s first world heritage site.
Kata:Special Envoy
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Solomons' PM signs new deals with China
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.
New budget gets economy back on track: Fiji's Finance Minister
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Parliament signed off on its 2023-24 national budget on Thursday after four days of debate, which the government says will put the nation "on the right trajectory".
Letter: Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Following on from Reuben Tylor’s very informative article in the Cook Islands News on where he highlights the dramatic decline in fish catches around Rarotonga, the voting public needs to remind all Members of Parliament that they are elected by the people to first and foremost look after the interests of the people.
Eels faces Bulldogs today
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels are aware of the Titikaveka Bulldogs backline as they play today.
Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National, Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association has introduced The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge 2.0.
