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Beddoes sets new national 800m record
31 July 2021
Climate change affecting Cooks’ tuna population
31 July 2021
Celebrating culture at Te Maeva Nui
31 July 2021
Daily diary from the crew of vaka Marumaru Atua
30 July 2021
National
International night shows unity in diversity
Cultural diversity enhanced by vibrant colours, unusual costumes, dances and heartfelt performances, splashed across the National Auditorium stage on Saturday night.
Japan assists Takitumu School
The government of Japan handed over the ownership of three septic tanks and eight water fountains to Takitumu School at a handover ceremony held on July 23 in Rarotonga.
NZ’s Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka wows local crowd
The visiting New Zealand Maori Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka group lived up to expectations, wowing the audience during Te Maeva Nui International Night at the National Auditorium on Saturday.
Health ministry is considering vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 with Pfizer
After vaccinating more than 90 per cent of Cook Islands’ eligible population, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is exploring ways to get approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be given to 12 to 15-year-olds.
Climate change affecting Cooks’ tuna population
Recent studies say climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island states including the Cook Islands.
Court Briefs
Court briefs from July 22
Nine months disqualification for careless driving causing injury
In Avarua’s High Court on July 20, Odette Stanke was disqualified for driving for nine months and will be on probation for a year for careless driving causing injury.
Cook Islands economy ‘looking good’
Cook Islands is in a strong economic position on the back of New Zealand’s continuing Covid-19 recovery, but there is still risk, a visiting senior economist says.
Celebrating culture at Te Maeva Nui
Celebrating cultural diversity is an integral part of Te Maeva Nui festival. This evening at 7pm the International Night kicks off with performances from the local communities of Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Chinese, Samoa, Tonga and the Philippines.
Ultimatum on Muri lagoon
A community-based effort to rehabilitate Muri lagoon includes a sweeping set of recommendations, including a moratorium on all development along Ngatangiia’s foreshore.
NZ Minister in Cooks on official visit
New Zealand Minister Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams, who is of Cook Islands descent, met Prime Minister Mark Brown on her first official visit to the country this week.
Drink driving lands Kiwi couple in jail
A drink driving Kiwi couple landed in jail for a night and are at least $800 out of pocket following an incident in Rarotonga on Wednesday.
Te Maeva Nui festival commences
The official opening ceremony and float parade for Te Maeva Nui kicks off at Constitution Park Friday.
Kiwis eyed to fill labour gaps
Cook Islands businesses are looking to New Zealand to fill labour gaps but it’s not without challenges, reports Caleb Fotheringham.
Traditional healer found guilty
A 65-year-old traditional healer will be sentenced next week for putting his finger in the victim’s genitalia saying it was part of his therapy, describing it as ‘similar to a smear (test)’. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
EU purse seine fishing deal extended
The European Union (EU) and the Cook Islands have extended a “sustainable” fisheries partnership by three years.
Daily diary from the crew of vaka Marumaru Atua
An ongoing recap from the crew of vaka Marumaru Atua, who are currently sailing to the Northern Group of the Pa Enua.
Kiribati community celebrates with song and dance
Visitors and friends from Rarotonga joined the Cook Islands Kiribati community as they celebrated their country’s 42nd independence over the weekend.
CINCW reps pay tribute
In respect of their former patron, the late Rongomatane Ada Ariki also known as Ada Teaupurepure Tetupu Nicholls, Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) representatives attended the investiture of her son Nicholas Nicholls as Rongomatane Nicholas Ariki in Atiu earlier this month.
Te Maeva Nui teams learning from experience
Teams participating in this year’s Te Maeva Nui festival are putting the finishing touches on their preparations ahead of the annual event which starts this weekend, reports Melina Etches.
Community wants action to save lagoon
Plans that can be immediately activated to help save Muri Lagoon were overwhelmingly supported at a community meeting Tuesday night called by senior traditional leader Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara.
