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The Puaikura fire brigade responded to a fire incident which had spread and prompted great concerns in Avatiu yesterday afternoon.
Warrants for Ariki titles disputed in court have been issued by the King’s Representative after a recent Are Ariki (House of Ariki) decision to endorse traditional leaders with the titles, based on ...
Media coverage for this year’s Te Maeva Nui and Constitution celebrations has raised questions following the release of the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD)’s Media Accreditation Guidelines, ...
Cook Islands Tourism has announced that the 2025 Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards (PCA) are open for nominations. The PCA are a Cook Islands Tourism initiative that recognises individuals and ...
Choir groups from the Cook Islands lifted the spirit and faith of many as they represented their homelands and villages during the 2025 Te Maeva Nui choir competition on Sunday.
The first night of Te Maeva Nui cultural performances set the stage ablaze with a stunning display of passion, tradition, and artistry, drawing loud cheers from a full house of over 2,000 spectators ...
The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change could mean that the Cook Islands' interactions with all states can be ‘prefaced by the ICJ,’ says Climate Change director Wayne ...
Visitors and locals alike expressed profound emotion and pride at the 2025 Te Maeva Nui float parade, celebrating 60 years of Cook Islands self-governance through a vibrant display of culture and ...
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has reported that the total number of dengue cases recorded since February this year now stands at 71. According to TMO’s situation report, Rarotonga's dengue cases ...
Oire Nikao takes pride in having young and first-time performers carry on the legacy and traditions of their Cook Islands heritage.
This week, Pukapukan architect Romani Katoa graduated with his Master’s degree from the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). His thesis entitled: “Resilient Futures: Unearthing Indigenous Maori ...
Leading the way for Mauke at this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebration are the talented and experienced Mateariki siblings, Tamaiva, Ambushia, Toru and Nicolea.