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Connecting people and transforming lives: VSA marks 60 years of volunteering

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) is celebrating 60 years today since the first volunteers were sent out from Aotearoa New Zealand through its programme.


Cook Islands completes legacy waste collection programme for Vaka Puaikura

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Te Titā ki te Titā kore project (whiteware and e-waste collection) for Murienua in Arorangi closed yesterday, completing the collection programme of legacy waste for Vaka Puaikura.


Tokouso 22 - Tabusoro 10 in Tri Nations 15s second match

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In the second week of the Vodafone - Residents Tri Nations 15s Series it was the dominant Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) forward pack that laid the foundation for their win, Tokouso winning by 22 points to 10 against Tabusoro (Fiji).


Illegal dumping continues to frustrate authorities

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Authorities are continuing to grapple with the random dumping of E-waste on Rarotonga following multiple incidents in the past fortnight.

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Compensation claims ‘concern’ and ‘disappoint’ MP

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia, Tukaka "Kaka" Ama, has raised concerns and expressed disappointment around the demand for compensation at Muri.

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More than 350 overseas paddlers set to descend on Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

The Cook Islands premier oe vaka paddling event, the internationally renowned Matson Vaka Eiva, is attracting great interest from overseas paddlers.


Preserving memories in Puaikura

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaka Puaikura are preserving their memories in time capsules.


‘Mosquito coil’ linked to blaze which gutted Nikao residence

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National

A mosquito coil in the bedroom of a Nikao home could be behind a blaze which gutted a Nikao residence.

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Rising Star Claims Second Championship Title in NZ Boxing Scene

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

Cook Islands kickboxer Scholar Ngatokorua from Rarotonga has emerged a champion at the thrilling Ultimate Rage 30 Fight Night, which took place on September 9 at the ABA Stadium in Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.


‘Obviously everyone wants to pick the New Zealand All Blacks’

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

As the All Blacks were preparing to take on Namibia today in their second game during the Rugby World Cup, Cook Islands Trading Corporation administration staff were cheering them on.


First aid saves lives

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

World First Aid Day is an annual observance held on the second Saturday of September each year serving as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of first aid knowledge and skills in saving lives.


Marumaru Atua heads for Palmerston

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed for Palmerston Island on a chartered trip to collect the Project Working Group (PWG) who are working with the island community to address the rat problem.


Cooks Men’s bowling team 8th place at 2023 World Bowls event

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Cook Islands Men’s Fours bowling team are now placed 8th in the world at the 2023 World Bowls Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.


A dream catch . . .

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.


College students step up for showcase

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tereora College students are gearing up to showcase their exceptional talents and creativity in the highly anticipated Tūrangavaevae Performing Arts assessment.


Cooks and Tokouso draw in Tri Nations 15s series

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

On a wet Saturday afternoon at Avatiu Field, a 40 metre penalty goal kicked right on the fulltime hooter by Cook Islands Residents (CIR) utility back Daniel Toa, allowed the team to draw 11- all against Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) in the first match of the 2023 Vodafone – Tri Nations 15s series.


Aitutaki Liftoff: Connecting people and communities through fitness and health

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

More than 80 fitness and health enthusiasts participated in the third annual Aitutaki Liftoff sporting event on the beautiful island of Aitutaki last week.


Tokouso and Cooks 15s set for kick off

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Commiserations about the All Blacks devasting loss to France (27-13) yesterday morning, however, it’s a new day and the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) first game of the residential Tri Nations 15s match kicks at 4pm at Aretere Park in Avatiu today.


Cook Islanders recognised by Pasifika Medical Association

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Health, National

The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) conference on Rarotonga (6-8 September) closed yesterday at Te Are Karioi Nui, and continues in Aitutaki on September 11.

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New water tanks for Manihiki

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

New water tanks have been installed in the island of Manihiki to provide homes in the two island communities of Tukao and Tauhunu with more access to drinking water.


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