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13/08/2025

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Congratulation's to CITC Supermarket's second grocery dash and grab winner for the year, Turori Matutu. Turori's son- Tu...
12/08/2025

Congratulation's to CITC Supermarket's second grocery dash and grab winner for the year, Turori Matutu.
Turori's son- Turori Junior was the lucky winner of the Anchor Grocery Grab competition that ran throughout the month of July, winning his family a $250 anchor chilled hamper, a $250 meat hamper, a $250 frozen goods hamper, 5 cartons of anchor milk, 5 cartons of primo, and today's 60 second grocery dash and grab through the aisles of CITC Supermarket- a blessing to this family of eight. The Matutu family also won an Anchor hamper from the Anchor weekly promotions a few weeks ago.
Turori followed the shopping list done by his wife Fiona who usually does the shopping and despite not wanting to do it, he was motivated by his family, "everything on the list is for my family so I guess it took all that shyness away, and hearing my daughter cheering go dad go dad..you know I'm not the kind who does this," said Turori.
Turori came away with $2029.60c worth of products in the grocery grab and $1170 worth of the bonus products, totalling $3299.60c altogether.
Present for today's dash for grab were two representatives of Anchor-Fonterra; Marketing Manager Charlotte Baker and Export Sale Manager Jack Lin. The pair are here to celebrate the 60 year annivesary celebrations of the Cook Islands and show support for today's event.
"It's a great initiative to get people excited about shopping and celebrate the 60 year anniversary..we are so excited for his family, it's definitely an exciting moment to be apart of..we are always looking for ways to give back to the community, so it's been great to partner with CITC to come up with different ideas to make it fun and serve the community," said Lin.
The first dash and grab ‘Woolworth’s Grocery Grab’ was held in May. Another similar initiative is expected this coming October.

Now that the 60th Constitution Celebrations are over, Te Maeva Nui groups from the Pae Tonga are making their way back h...
08/08/2025

Now that the 60th Constitution Celebrations are over, Te Maeva Nui groups from the Pae Tonga are making their way back home on Air Rarotonga while the Pae Tokerau teams are scheduled to travel by ship sometime next week, weather pending.

The Taka-i-Pomana arrived to Rarotonga this week and was meant to leave on Thursday 8th of August carrying the Manihiki Rakahanga and Tongareva Teams, but due to the request by the Manihiki Tere to stay a few more days to observe their Manihiki Gospel Day on Friday the 8th of August, the boat will be leaving next week on the 13th or 14th of August.

The Pukapuka Nassau and Pamati Teams will also leave sometime next week on MV Nivaga, the same boat they came on from their homelands.

08/08/2025

CISNOC Appoints Geoffrey Halston as New Secretary General
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Geoffrey Halston as its new Secretary General, effective 1st September 2025.
Mr. Halston brings a wealth of experience in sports leadership and administration, and his appointment marks an exciting new chapter in CISNOC’s mission to support athletes and strengthen the sporting landscape in the Cook Islands.
“We are delighted to welcome Geoffrey Halston to CISNOC,” said President Luisa Peters. “His leadership, integrity, and passion for sport will be a great asset to our organisation and the wider sporting community. We are excited about the energy and vision he brings to the role.”
The appointment follows a rigorous and transparent recruitment process overseen by a five-member selection panel ensuring a broad and inclusive decision-making process. A total of eight applications were received.
“On behalf of the Board, I also want to thank all the candidates who applied and acknowledge the Panel for their professionalism and diligence throughout this process,” President Peters added
CISNOC remains committed to transparency, inclusivity, and good governance in all areas of its work, and looks forward to continuing strong partnerships with national federations, athletes, and stakeholders under Mr. Halston’s leadership as Secretary General.
- CISNOC Release

Koree Tinga's new book was launched at the Tauranga Vananga Dome on Wednesday morning in collaboration with the Tauranga...
08/08/2025

Koree Tinga's new book was launched at the Tauranga Vananga Dome on Wednesday morning in collaboration with the Tauranga Vananga and the Pukapuka Community on Rarotonga.
Three hundred books have been published by Bookprint in NZ with funding from the Ministry of Cultural Developments.

The 'Pukapuka Nassau Taku Nunuminga' book autographed by the author were selling like hot cakes after the launch with many from homeland Pukapuka and Nassau that are here for the TMN celebrations buying copies to take back home.

Books are on sale at the National Library at $50 each.

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FIRST LOOKJapanese Ambassador Mr OSAWA Makoto shows Associate Minister Sonny Williams the current status of the Japanese...
07/08/2025

FIRST LOOK
Japanese Ambassador Mr OSAWA Makoto shows Associate Minister Sonny Williams the current status of the Japanese-supplied inter-island shipping vessel.

The image of the ship in port shows the vessel in its current state. It is now undergoing re-modification to match the design in the rendered image — with cranes to hoist cargo and increased capacity.

This vessel was requested by former Prime Minister Henry Puna at the PALM8 meeting in Japan in 2018, submitted to then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The total re-modification project is valued at NZ$5.8 million. The vessel is 46 metres long, weighs 464 tonnes, can carry 24 crew, and has a cargo volume of 240 cubic metres.

It is expected to arrive in the Cook Islands around March 2026.

Story Cook Islands Television News

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🇯🇵🚍 A special ceremony was held today at Papaaroa Adventist School to celebrate the handover of a brand-new school bus, ...
06/08/2025

🇯🇵🚍 A special ceremony was held today at Papaaroa Adventist School to celebrate the handover of a brand-new school bus, gifted by the Government of Japan under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).

Japanese Ambassador Mr OSAWA Makoto officially handed over the NZ$105,000 school bus, expressing his hope that the new vehicle will ensure safe, punctual transport for students, helping them focus on their education and enjoy their school days even more.

The Ambassador congratulated Principal Ms Piriangaoa Puna and the school board for their commitment and said the project stands as a strong symbol of the enduring friendship between Japan and the Cook Islands. 🇯🇵🇨🇰

More on Cook Islands Television News tonight

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Te Maeva Nui 2025 – Cook Islands Results⸻TANGI KAARAAru Pe’e1st: Tongareva Henua2nd: Pamati Enua3rd: Araura EnuaConsolat...
06/08/2025

Te Maeva Nui 2025 – Cook Islands Results

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TANGI KAARA

Aru Pe’e
1st: Tongareva Henua
2nd: Pamati Enua
3rd: Araura Enua
Consolation: A’ua’u Enua, Nukuroa Enua, Enuamanu, Vaka Puaikura, Akatokamanava Enua

Creative – Rutu Atu
1st: Vaka Puaikura
2nd: Tongareva Henua
3rd: Araura Enua
Consolation: A’ua’u Enua, Pamati Enua, Mitiaro Enua, Enuamanu, Akatokamanava Enua

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CHOIR

Category A:
Vaka Puaikura, Tongareva, Mauke, Araura

Category B:
Pukapuka, Mitiaro, Manihiki, Atiu, Rakahanga, Mangaia, Pamati, Takitumu, Nikao, Tupapa

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CHOIR – Rakei

Category A:
Mauke, Rakahanga, Araura

Category B:
Pukapuka, Takitumu, Manihiki, Pamati, Rakahanga, Tongareva, Atiu, Tupapa, Nikao

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IMENE TUKI

Category A:
Manihiki, Rakahanga, Araura, Pukapuka, Akatokamanava, Nikao, Atiu, Tongareva

Category B:
Mitiaro, A’ua’u, Takitumu, Vaka Puaikura, Pamati, Tupapa

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RAKEI – Imene Tuki

Category A:
Akatokamanava, Tongareva, Atiu, Manihiki, Rakahanga, Araura

Category B:
Pukapuka, Tupapa, A’ua’u, Mitiaro, Pamati, Takitumu

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REO TUPUNA – Pe’e

Category A:
Vaka Puaikura, Enuamanu

Category B:
Nikao, Pukapuka, Akatokamanava, Takitumu, Tongareva, Araura, Tupapa, Rakahanga, A’ua’u, Nukuroa, Pamati, Manihiki

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RAKEI – Pe’e

Category A:
Vaka Puaikura, Enuamanu, Takitumu, A’ua’u, Pamati, Araura

Category B:
Tupapa, Akatokamanava, Rakahanga, Manihiki, Nikao, Nukuroa, Pamati, Pukapuka

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UTE

Category A:
Araura, Takitumu, Enuamanu, Akatokamanava, Manihiki, Rakahanga

Category B:
Pukapuka, Vaka Puaikura, Tupapa, Tongareva, Nikao, Nukuroa, A’ua’u

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RAKEI – Ute

Category A:
Akatokamanava, Manihiki, Rakahanga, Tupapa, Enuamanu, Araura, Takitumu

Category B:
Tongareva, Vaka Puaikura, Nikao, Nukuroa, Pukapuka, A’ua’u

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KAPA RIMA

Category A:
Enuamanu, Tongareva, Tupapa, Manihiki, Nikao, A’ua’u, Vaka Puaikura, Araura, Rakahanga, Akatokamanava

Category B:
Takitumu, Nukuroa, Pamati, Pukapuka

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RAKEI – Kapa Rima

1st: Tupapa
2nd: Enuamanu
3rd: Vaka Puaikura
Consolation: Akatokamanava, Manihiki, Rakahanga, Nukuroa, Pukapuka, Nikao, Araura, A’ua’u, Tongareva, Pamati

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URA PA’U

Category A:
Vaka Puaikura, Manihiki, Tongareva, Akatokamanava, Tupapa, Takitumu, Araura, Enuamanu, Rakahanga

Category B:
Nikao, Pamati, Nukuroa, Pukapuka, A’ua’u

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RAKEI – Ura Pa’u

1st: Manihiki
2nd: Tupapa
3rd: Vaka Puaikura
Consolation: Enuamanu, Araura, Akatokamanava, Nikao, Rakahanga, A’ua’u, Tongareva, Pukapuka, Nukuroa, Takitumu

Some photos of the Te Maeva Nui Awards afternoon- pretty good turnout even though many will still be at work. Anyway, t...
06/08/2025

Some photos of the Te Maeva Nui Awards afternoon- pretty good turnout even though many will still be at work. Anyway, there is a concert and fireworks this evening. Remember your dogs. Fireworks be about 8pm.

Photos by Radio Cook Islands.

Some photos of the grand and great-grandchildren of the late Papa Arapati Henry, our first Premier and founding father, ...
05/08/2025

Some photos of the grand and great-grandchildren of the late Papa Arapati Henry, our first Premier and founding father, visiting their papa at his grave at the Avarua CICC grounds on the 60th anniversary of self-government in free association with New Zealand.

Photos by Radio Cook Islands

60th Constitution Celebrations - mostly crowd shotsPhotos by Radio Cook Islands
05/08/2025

60th Constitution Celebrations - mostly crowd shots

Photos by Radio Cook Islands

The 60th Constitution Celebrations Oora by the islandsPhotos by Radio Cook Islands
05/08/2025

The 60th Constitution Celebrations Oora by the islands

Photos by Radio Cook Islands

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