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Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) Rising Ruckstars event saw close to 70 children participating in the popular event on Saturday.
The Puaikura fire brigade responded to a fire incident which had spread and prompted great concerns in Avatiu yesterday afternoon.
Vaka Puaikura has officially opened its new community Police headquarters at the Aroa Nui Hall, marking a significant step in enhancing safety and security under the Vaka Policing Programme.
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 ...
The Atiu/Enuamanu dance group delivered a stunning performance during their ura pa’u at the Te Maeva Nui cultural festival, impressing the crowd with their vibrant costumes, precision choreography, ...
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.
Police focused their efforts over the weekend on monitoring traffic and maintaining safety during what was described as an “exceptionally busy” time of celebrations.
Air Rarotonga has recorded the highest number of arrivals from the Pa Enua for Te Maeva Nui and Constitution celebrations calling it, ‘one of the highest the airline has ever experienced’.
The islands are alive with the sound of music, laughter and drums. Boats have arrived laden with people and fresh fruit and fish. Te Maeva Nui celebrations have begun and 60 years of independence is ...
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 ...
Mangaia Numangatini Ariki, Tangitamaiti Tereapii, shared that the Mangaia team has been prepared to perform even after several days without their drummers, who only arrived last Monday.