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Female driver charged for drink driving

Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A female driver was arrested and locked up in Arorangi Prison early Saturday morning, following a crash on the main road at Matavera.

Tourism council braces for challenging months ahead

Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

After retaining the presidency of the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council, Liana Scott is ready for another challenging year as the industry hits the speed bump to its ‘Road to Recovery’.

Learning from experience - Australia's aid legacy in Aitutaki

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Australia’s first resident High Commissioner to Cook Islands, Dr Christopher Watkins and his partner Dr Penelope Witt paid an official visit to Aitutaki earlier this month. Here he writes about the role Australia can play in helping the island, especially the young generation.

LETTERS: Government contracts explained

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Saturday August 28, 2021

Popular market eases Covid-19 restrictions

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Punanga Nui Market (PNM) will be open and almost back to normal with all vendors permitted to trade from this Saturday, August 28 onwards – with appropriate public health measures in place.

Puaikura to battle Nikao Sokattak in round two

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After an exhilarating first week of football, round two provides another exciting match up. Puaikura will play Nikao Sokattak today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

LETTERS: Superannuation ‘super slow’

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday August 27, 2021

CHURCHTALK: Prevention is far better than redemption

Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let it not take a lifetime before we realise that we have been there all along, that life does not offer anything sweeter than the love of dear ones and sharing of time together, writes Angaroakau Williams – Second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

LETTERS: Pa Enua’s internet ‘subsidy’

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday August 26, 2021

New Zealand provides $2m funding for private sector

Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand is providing a further $2 million in funding to support the recovery of the private sector in the Cook Islands, in partnership with Business Link Pacific (BLP) and the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.

Inaugural Cook Islands Ta'okotai'anga University Games postponed

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural edition of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Ta'okotai'anga University Games set to take place in Kaitaia in northern New Zealand between August 28 to September 2 has been postponed.

LETTERS: From a Kiwi in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday August 25, 2021

LETTERS: Repatriation flight for Cook Islanders

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for August 24, 2021

OPINION: Keeping Cook Islands Covid-free is a team effort

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There is a common saying that goes – when the going gets tough, the tough get going! And this week was a good example of that saying, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Tupapa, Nikao win football opener

Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga and Nikao Sokattak are off to a good start in the domestic football competition.

Football to kick off 2021 season

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Despite Alert Level 2, the opening round of the Rarotonga football competition with go ahead today with health requirements in place to ensure the welfare and safety of the players and spectators.

Christianity created a nation

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

“Christianity created a Nation” is a book about the arrival of the Gospel and the early Mission Years among those islands later to be known as the Cook Islands, writes author Howard Henry.

Punanga Nui Market opens but with restrictions

Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

In line with government's advisory on social gatherings, Punanga Nui Market has been granted an exemption to open today, but with restrictions.

CHURCHTALK: Finding peace in uncertain times

Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

God did not promise that bad things will not happen to us but what He did promise was the blessings of his presence in our lives and re-assurance of salvation through eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa.

KATA: Police fundraising

Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion