There’s an old saying that if a tree falls over in the forest and nobody hears it, does it make a sound?

Cook Islander Kelly Pick was the first across the line at the inaugural Aitutaki marathon Tuesday morning, blitzing the field by nearly 30 minutes with a time of three hours 36 minutes and 37 seconds.

Rakahanga candidate Tina Browne says she is pleased with the amount of female representation among the Democratic Party nominees for the 2018 General Election, as it is an issue she has long been passionate about.

Murienua MP James Beer says while his time as an Opposition member has given him invaluable experience, he believes now is the time for him and his Democratic Party members to get into government.

The man charged with keeping the All Blacks emotionally fit is urging people to prioritise downtime.

The University of the south pacific (USP) will host an evening with Cook Islands Investment Corporation general manager Tamari’i Tutangata on May 16.

“Now is the time for change,” declared Democratic Party leader and Rakahanga candidate Tina Browne at yesterday’s election campaign launch for the Demo nominees at Maire Nui Park.

The Cook Islands Rugby Union advises that the national XV rugby squad will be holding a training session tomorrow at 5pm at BCI Stadium in Nikao.

A New Zealand Rugby Union-led delegation of coaches and ambassadors will arrive in Rarotonga this week to launch the Quick Rip Sevens programme as part of the NZRU and Cook Islands Rugby Union healthy living initiative.

Women’s Counselling Centre Punanga Tauturu is participating in a joint initiative making legal aid available for domestic violence survivors in the Cook Islands.