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Tupapa Maraerenga FC suffers second straight loss

Friday 4 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC remains winless and goalless after two matches in the OFC Men’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Church talk: Why all eyes must look to Jesus Christ?

Friday 4 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith – Ma te akara tamou kia Iesu I te tumu e te akaoti I to tatou Akarongo” – Hebrews 12:2.

Immigration border officers complete four-week induction training programme

Friday 4 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) conducted a short induction programme yesterday morning following the successful completion of a four-week intensive training by the newest immigration border officers.

Letter: The last domino has fallen

Thursday 3 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It’s been widely reported in many news outlets that after President Trump ripped into Ukraine President Zelensky, European leaders came to their senses, realising that America couldn’t be counted on to stand with them to counter Russian hostility.

Kata: Farmers

Thursday 3 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Traditional title

Wednesday 2 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands urges diaspora to invest in homeland industries

Wednesday 2 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Cook Islanders abroad are being urged to reinvest in homeland industries such as construction, healthcare and culture.

Mitiaro calls for proper waste facility

Wednesday 2 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Mitiaro is facing a growing challenge with its current waste management system. Despite the island’s pristine beauty and small community, the island’s lack of a proper waste disposal infrastructure is becoming a pressing concern.

Letter: Let us not undermine our traditions

Wednesday 2 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The recent investiture involving the Avatea Rangatira title and the opposition from the Takau Rangatira line has brought to light a deeper issue—one that calls for reflection and unity within our families and tribes.

Kata: Sentenced

Tuesday 1 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Coaching duo leading Cook Islands U16 women’s team to OFC Qualifiers

Tuesday 1 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the Cook Islands prepares to host the U16 OFC Women’s Championship League Qualifying Stage, Cook Islands Football Association is thrilled to announce two highly respected and close-knit coaches leading the national team: Tupou Brogan (head coach) and Claudine Robati (assistant coach).

Author Tom Neale’s Suwarrow journals donated to National Library of NZ

Tuesday 1 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, New Zealand

The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand was delighted to attend the handover of renowned author Tom Neale’s journals to the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand in Wellington over a week ago.

Letter: Cook Islands registered vessels

Tuesday 1 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I would like to give the Deputy Prime Minister of the Cook Islands an opportunity to clarify statements made in Parliament.

Letter: Where’s the justice?

Tuesday 1 April 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The conviction and jailing of Charlie Katu, father and husband, for shipping an illegal herb to Aitutaki goes to prove that everyone involved is doing their job.

Kata: Chief's title

Monday 31 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Cyberbullying

Saturday 29 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: Finding balance: The importance of simple pleasures

Saturday 29 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

I’m writing this column while enjoying a gift for my 83rd birthday – a trip to Hawaii, where Dan and I lived for three years, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: Juvenile Crime

Friday 28 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: ‘Fearfully and wonderfully made’

Friday 28 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Psalm 139:14 serves as a powerful reminder of the dignity, value and purpose of human life as created by God. It also sums up about human existence, divine creation, intentionality in creation, and the relationship between God and humanity, writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.

Church community hall renovations given the green light

Friday 28 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) have granted the Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia Sunday School Hall $100,000 in remediation funding under the Rarotonga Safety Shelters Programme (RSSP).