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PR ‘something to treasure’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Tears of joy were shed as 237 people were granted Cook Islands permanent residency (PR) at the National Auditorium on Friday morning – nearly 10 years after the last ceremony.

Kata: United Party

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Drop Covid-19 restrictions’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in response to Prof Dunn’s letter, he acknowledges vaccination doesn’t prevent spread of virus, which is exactly why mandates and restrictions should be done away with, and in many countries, they are indeed being done away with.

‘One of the most devastating weather events to hit Raro’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

The heavy swells which battered the Southern Coast of Rarotonga were one of the most destructive weather events the island has ever seen. Matthew Littlewood talks to the authorities about the response.

‘Art is not just about painting or sculpting, it’s everything we do’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Pacific artist of Samoan origin Fatu Feu’u returned to exhibition in the Cook Islands accompanied by contemporaries and fellow Samoans Andy Leleisi’uao and Raymond Sagapolutele with a new series of work including paintings, prints and photography at the Bergman Gallery.

Progress on women's rights tackled at Pacific forum

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Gender-issues, family violence and fostering women to leadership have been key themes at the Pacific Islands Forum summit, which brought together leaders and representatives from most Pacific Island countries.

PNG election: police call for return of 50 stolen ballot boxes

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Fifty stolen election ballot boxes must be returned, Papua New Guinea police have told candidates in Lagiap.

Unexpected sea surges slam into Cook Islands and Tahiti

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

An unexpected weather event has damaged properties and flooded roads in the Cook Islands while French Polynesia is dealing with the aftermath of huge swells.

Kata: Flooding

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

King tides hit Penrhyn and Manihiki

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Mama Jemima Tekena of Penrhyn is well and safe having already moved to another home to the middle of the island the night before exceptionally high king tides washed through, damaging her home.

Church Talk: Breaking the poverty spirit

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In the first edition of this series of Breaking the Poverty Spirit, we looked at the devastating consequences of those who did not receive or respect who God had called them to be.

LETTERS: ‘Barking up the wrong tree’

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, very lately and surprisingly our news media has been bombarded with a stronger and incorporate voice calling for a moratorium against any seabed mining.

New skipper ready to lead

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

The Cook Islands netball team departed for Fiji yesterday with skipper Marjorie Toru excited to lead the team for the first time in the World Cup Qualifiers to be held from July 19 to 23 in Suva.

Getting back to business

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Clean up crews were busy on Rarotonga’s south coast yesterday picking up leftover debris brought in by extreme high tides and large waves.

PM calls for reports on damage

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has called for reports on the extent of the damage caused by sea waves that have been pounding the southern coasts of Rarotonga and the Pa Enua over the past two days.

Tahiti district battered by massive swells

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia is being battered by 8-9 metre swells.

Pacific Islands Forum launch new regional blueprint

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a new longterm strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples.

Ranking system not a true reflection of status, says Carlson

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league men’s side has jumped two places to 20 in the latest international rankings but the head of the sport’s governing body here says the ranking systems adopted by the international federation ‘is not a true reflection of a nation’s status’.

Netball Cook Islands host 'Farewell and good luck' breakfast

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands hosted a “Farewell and Good Luck” breakfast for the national team departing this afternoon for the World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Suva, Fiji.

King tides and swell warning remains

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather

The Cook Islands Met Service is defending its response to the weather event that led to high swells throughout the south side of Rarotonga, saying it issued warnings ahead of time.