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Chipping away at perfection: Cook Islands carvers captivate crowds at FestPAC

Amidst the vibrant cultural performances and artistic demonstrations at the 13th Pacific Arts Festival in Honolulu, skilled carvers from the Cook Islands have set up their workspace under the shade of a large, fruit-bearing mango tree at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Second month in a row: Rarotonga sees surge in stolen motorbikes

Cook Islands Police have recorded another ‘blow out’ month in motorcycle theft cases after 15 were reported stolen last month.

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Court

Stepson’s attack triggered self-defence, says accused

Closing submissions from both Crown prosecutors and the defence in the alleged murder of a 29-year-old man in May 2023 are expected to be delivered today.

Court

Police detail crime scene investigation in murder trial

A Cook Islands police team who was part of an alleged murder investigation in 2023 testified at the High Court in Avarua yesterday.

National

Art

Unveiling of monuments marks emotional day at Mangaia Bicentennial

Economy

Rarotonga International Airport achieves Carbon Accreditation

Art

‘Strengthen our culture … Not cut and paste from New Zealand’

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Court

Jury finds driver guilty in fatal motorcycle crash

Art

Atiu artisan keeps traditional Ava art alive at FestPAC 2024

Tereapii Ardmore Manu from the island of Atiu is embracing the traditional art of transforming the humble Ava (banyan) tree root bark into a stunning array of decorative and functional items.

Art

Pump the Beats returns with new format for 2024

The Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated CITC Pump the Beats – Te Emo’anga Tangi Kaara Challenge for 2024.

Sports

Future Touch stars shine

Teams demonstrated remarkable commitment and skill during final game of the Cook Islands Touch Business House Round Robin Competition on Monday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Court

Pearls maintain undefeated streak, Dragonflies crush Ngatangiia, Arorangi stun Tupapa

Last Thursday night, the premiership netball league delivered a spectacle of athleticism and skill as the teams battled it out on the court.

Football

Rarotonga Football Season returns with six clubs across nine divisions

The much-awaited 2024 Rarotonga Football Season is just around the corner, set to commence on Wednesday, July 24, at the familiar grounds of the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Cricket

Mitchell, Vakatini star as Oceans 11 claim inaugural Super Slam title

Oceans 11 have been crowned the inaugural Super Slam Cricket Competition champions after defeating King Wolves Nikao by seven wickets in the final at Turangi Oval on Saturday.

Cricket

Oceans 11 face King Wolves in Super Slam final

Oceans 11 will host King Wolves Nikao in the T20 Super Slam cricket final at Turangi Oval today.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Open letter demanding transparency

Dear Editor, Subject: Open letter to Honourable Albert Nicholas, Minister for Cook Islands Investment Corporation. I bring to your attention, To Tatou Vai (TTV) have yet to acknowledge an information request dating back to February 2023.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Cook Islands deserve NZ Defence Force inclusion

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my disappointment and concern regarding recent developments that may have implications for the Cook Islands and its people.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Cook Islands justice system

Dear Editor, “When you expect the worst, you will never be disappointed!”

Opinion

Ruta Mave: Race walking teaches perseverance and understanding

If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try, try again. Then if you don’t succeed read the instructions. This has been the answer to my latest attempt at trying race walking, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion

Thomas Wynne: Pacific voyaging, more than metaphor

Two thousand four hundred (2400) miles of excellence, 2400 miles of precision and 2400 miles of discipline and strength, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Features

Art

‘Strengthen our culture … Not cut and paste from New Zealand’

“Strengthen our culture” was the message of the 19-year-old Cook Islander Nicolea Mateariki at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) Young Pacific Leaders sessions in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Church Talk

New book explores impact of Christianity on Mangaia

Mangaia accepted Christianity 200 years ago this month. A permanent peace – te au o te Evangeria - was the main dividend of the new religion and, according to a new book to be launched this weekend, peace justified the sacrifice of ancient customs and traditions to achieve, writes Rod Dixon.

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Business

Carrying on Jack Cooper’s legacy

Bound by a love for Rarotonga and a chance encounter with a dog named Lulu, the new owners of Trader Jacks aim to uphold the legacy of its founder, the late Jack Cooper.

Art

‘We heard the call, we came’: Cook Islands delegation electrifies audience at FestPAC

A spirit of unity and deep emotional pride in celebrating the unique cultures of the Pacific permeated the air at the opening ceremony of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday night. Melina Etches reports from Honolulu.

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Features

Cook Islands sets an example for Pacific women in politics: Clark

An advocate for women parliamentarians, former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark says the Cook Islands sets an example for other Pacific Island countries when it comes to female representation in Parliament.

Church Talk

Church talk: Judge not

When it comes to our own prejudices and grievances, we often justify our anger as righteous and our judgment as reliable and only appropriate, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.