Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Using smart minting technology, “glittering breath taking”, $10 silver coins on behalf of the Cook Islands, “that replicates the amazing beauty of some of the world’s sought-after gems” have been issued.
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Year 8 students Phillip Teaea and Ashley George were announced Apii Nikao’s head boy and head girl, respectively, at the school’s delayed prefect investiture ceremony last week.
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga fisherman Nga Katuke took home $1000 for his whopping 70-kilogram yellowfin tuna.
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The best senior individual cultural dancers had over 1000 strong audience members roaring with pride at the Ministry of Culture’s Te Mire Ura dance competition on Thursday night.
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islands soldiers who signed up to serve in World War I, served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force NZEF to Europe.
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The teachers of Apii Niua school on Pukapuka are moving to funky beats in Zumba classes designed to help lead healthier and fitter lifestyles.
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
A small delegation from Pukapuka-Nassau visiting Rarotonga this week received a drone kit from Marae Moana – Cook Islands Marine Park.
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Mire Ura senior dancers hit the stage at the National Auditorium last night for an evening of competitive cultural dancing.
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands cultural dancers will hit the stage tonight for the best, competitive and most entertaining Te Mire Ura Senior dance competition.
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports
Ten teams will be competing in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 – a badminton masters tournament for players aged over 35, next week.
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
IDAHOBIT is the International Day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia, it is the day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination which is commemorated on May 17.
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Princess Anne Hall at Tereora College was packed with students for the first full assembly since the outbreak of Covid-19.
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
The inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series kicked off yesterday afternoon with Countryside proving too strong for the hapless Town side.
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Earlier this week on Wednesday saw the Arorangi and Tupapa clubs both field an Open 1s and Open 2s team – a pleasant surprise in comparison to last week when both clubs only fielded an Opens 1s team.
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Local rugby league fans are in for a treat following the launch of the Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ – a Town versus Country tournament which kicks off today, in honour of a man who had a passion for league, the late Colin (Conan) Ngari Munokoa-Tini.
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Swimming enthusiasts, from left, Rebecca Tangiataua, Itirangi Pennycook, Taunga Miller and Esther Miller are looking forward to participating in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Competition which will be held on July 31.
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A pe’e led by Turori (Matutu’s son), chanted by the family tribe and accompanied by drums, led the entourage of warriors, taunga and Mataiapo (a hereditary chiefly title) to the marae during yesterday’s investiture ceremony at the Ko Oro Vena marae in Arai-Te -Tonga.
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Teava Mataiapo George Matutu bites the ear of a large cooked pig to mark his succession as the new Teava Mataiapo.
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Season has kicked off to a shaky start with the open grades.
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
A validation workshop facilitated by the National Environment Service (NES) for the GEF7 funds (Global Environment Facility) of $7 million which starts early next year for a period of six years, was held yesterday with the project team and partners at the Crown Beach Resort.