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Vaka Marumaru Atua back at sea
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua is back in the water after seven months on dry dock during cyclone season when maintenance work is carried out by the crew.
Turtle tour operators call on community to report suspicious activity
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Environment, Local, National
A turtle tour operator is urging the community to work together and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Cook Islands Residents win Tri Nations Series opener
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents coach Clive Nicholas acknowledged his boys who answered the call to play against the Fiji Residents-Tabusoro in the first match of the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series on Saturday.
Tupapa crowned netball champions
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Tupapa is the new premier champions of the Rarotonga Netball Club competition after defeating Arorangi Flames 49-47 in the grand finale at Tupapa Dome over the weekend.
Tonga’s Princess Siu’ilikutapu laid to rest
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
One of Tonga's most celebrated royals, the late Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu, has been laid to rest in Nuku'alofa.
Fiji PM admits the Budget won’t win popularity stakes
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has alluded that the upcoming 2023-2024 National Budget will be an unpopular, needs-based one.
Canadian visitor calls for more travel options between the Cooks and Northern Hemisphere
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
A long-time visitor from Canada is calling for more connections to Rarotonga to bring more of his fellow Canadians to the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands teens on Arctic expedition see puffins for the first time
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived in Tromso, Norway for their Arctic journey.
Cook Islands calls to rid oceans of discarded fishing gear
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands has made calls for “ghost gear” to be included in the Plastic Treaty as it impacts marine life and the marine food chain, and is a significant cause of marine litter. By Nannette Woonton/SPREP.
Letter: Home grown medicinal cannabis products
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Government revealed in a press release on 19-5-23 to this paper that it does not have the money to start up a medicinal cannabis programme.
Letter: Original founders of Te Uki Ou
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Re Te Uki Ou School 30-year celebration story in the Cook Islands News last Monday, May 29. Interesting how original founders of Te Uki Ou were casually referred to as a group of parents. Nameless and irrelevant.
New Airport ID cards for improved safety, security
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Safety and security are paramount to Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) who have introduced the new identification (ID) card system that will not only strengthen the airport’s defences but also enhance operational efficiencies within its organisation.
Ministry of Health to release Strategic Plan by end of June
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is expected to launch a five-year Strategic Plan for the National Health Sector by the end of this month.
Cook Islands to host New Zealand Governor General
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Kiro will visit the Cook Islands this week as a guest of the Head of State, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) said in a statement.
Hawaii, Sydney routes to contribute $20m annually
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar flights, from Sydney, could bring close to $20 million into the Cook Islands economy every year.
The battle of the underdogs : Tupapa focus on discipline, Arorangi focused on finals
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier grade when underdogs Tupapa takes on Arorangi this afternoon at Tupapa Dome.
Cooks ready for Fiji in Tri Series opener
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Residents are ready for the Fiji Residents-Tabusoro side in the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series opener this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
New water station for kids’ safety
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
The safety of young children participating in sports activities at the Tupapa Maraerenga field prompted the construction of the new Rangi Marumaru Water Station.
Death of Ariki’s daughter, an attempt to introduce Christianity to Mangaia
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend
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. In his fifth article he talks about how Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Uma-tetiki Ariki embraced Christianity and the first attempt to introduce the Christian faith to the people of Mangaia.
Something old, something new…
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features
Nina Oberg Humphries wants more Cook Islands and Pasifika artists to explore their heritage by making something new out of something old. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about her upcoming exhibition Taura for the Bergman Gallery.
