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Tikotikoca wins Anuanua Wearable Art Piece Competition

Quincy Tikotikoca won the first-placing award in the 2024 Anuanua Wearable Art Piece competition for her stunning gown modelled by Kelera Ratu.

Spy film type thing: Alarm grows over Cook Islands cryptocurrency bill

Alarm is growing over proposed Cook Islands legislation, drafted by a US-based company, which could validate hacking into any account or system in the world, writes Barbara Dreaver, Pacific Correspondent 1News.

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Environment

Solar power battery repairs ‘could take up to 12 months’

Repairs to the solar power system in the northern group islands could take up to a year and residents need to conserve their power useage, says the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

Local

Fertiliser shipment expected in Rarotonga by mid-May

Shipment for a container of fertiliser to Rarotonga has been arranged and it is expected to arrive by mid-May if not earlier, says the Ministry of Agriculture.

National

Court

Inmate seeks Chief Justice to hear case

Local

Eight Rarotonga bridges to undergo maintenance: ICI

Court

Man fined, disqualified after drunk driving crash

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Local

Roadworks prioritised by funding

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is asking for public patience as road works are prioritised based on available funding, with Nikao backroad rehabilitation and various link road upgrades planned in the coming financial year.

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Features

Faith and family fuel new bakery

Avarua Bakery has ventured into a brand new and exciting bakery retail business after the Covid-19 pandemic forced closure of their previous retail venture.

Sports

Rugby league

Sea Eagles soar to dramatic draw

The week nine of Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition brought intense clashes and thrilling moments as teams battled it out for crucial wins, aiming to solidify their positions in the league table.

Football

Social media campaign to unearth players paying dividends for Cooks

From Asia to the Netherlands, the Cook Islands national team is casting its net ever wider in search of players. Craig Stephen reports.

Football

Eleven vying for CISNOC Sec-Gen role

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) received 11 applications for the Secretary General position and is finalising the appointment with Owen Lewis acting until a replacement is chosen.

Sports

Mixed Touch gears up for semi-finals

Cook Islands Touch 2024 Mixed Competition will hold its final round of preliminary games today at the National Stadium in Nikao before heading into the playoffs.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Taxpayers already pay, why meters?

Dear Editor, According to Cook Islands News report (12th April, 2024), the consultant Dan Jackson has stated that our entire population is already paying for water through taxes. Indeed, to quote Mr. Jackson “… the reason domestic taxes are higher today is because part of them goes towards funding water services.”

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Brawl erupts in netball match

Dear Editor, Re: Ngatangiia versus Titikaveka premier grade incident involving players. Last weekend netball games started and what an exciting season it promises for all the clubs.

Editorials

Ruta Mave: Are we ready for the UN high chair?

The American president JF Kennedy said “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what can you do for your country.” Our Prime Minister’s motto appears to be “Ask every country you meet what can they do for our country”, writes Ruta Mave.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Future of netball at stake

I just found out at the weekend that the Rarotonga club netball season for grades below premier will run for one round.

Features

Art

Anuanua Festival marks historic shift towards equality in the Cook Islands

Cook Islands celebrated the first anniversary of decriminalising same-sex relations with an art exhibition and speeches that highlighted the progress made towards a more inclusive society.

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Art

Anuanua Festival kicks off with dazzling wearable art competition

In a fusion of art, fashion, and innovation, the dazzling Anuanua Wearable Art Piece competition took centre stage this week, captivating the judges and audience with its exceptional display of creativity and skill.

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Features

Faith and family fuel new bakery

Avarua Bakery has ventured into a brand new and exciting bakery retail business after the Covid-19 pandemic forced closure of their previous retail venture.

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Art

Cook Islands playwright tackles taboo topics in new production

Award-winning Cook Islands playwright Teherenui Koteka is sparking conversations about sexuality, safe sex, and healthy relationships for Pacific youth with her latest project, which will be showcased in Rarotonga next week.

Art

Cook Islands history gifted to upcoming generations

Author and historian Howard Henry has gifted his monumental effort of 16 publications of Cook Islands history to the Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture Development Library for generations to peruse over and enjoy.