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NZ High Comm visits Aitutaki Agriculture Revitalisation Project

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Recently appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Kathryn Graham made a courtesy call to meet with the Aitutaki Island Government and visited several community based projects funded by the NZ Government on Friday.

Water tariffs encouraging change

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The introduction of water tariffs in Rarotonga last month is already showing results, with reductions in excessive water consumption and improved water pressure across the network.

Tina Browne: Police Service

Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I share Norman George’s concerns about the deeply troubling state of our Police Services under the current government, writes Tina Browne.

Kata: Dogs

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Action packed football games today

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Today promises an action-packed day of football, with two thrilling fixtures set to unfold across Rarotonga.

TAU board appoints engineering professional

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.

Master carvers to attend Moanaroa Artists Residence 2024 programme

Saturday 16 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Pacific Arts Centre is hosting Cook Islands artist and master carver Mike Tavioni and his wife Mama Awhitia Tavioni as part of their Moanaroa Artists in Residence 2024 programme.

Smokies: Sort out police problems here

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

“Kia orana, you are spot on sir!!” writes a smoke signaler in response to Thursday’s opinion piece ‘Copouts’ and destruction of police services’ penned by lawyer and former politician Norman George.

Letter: Namby-pamby excuse for law change

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We have lawyer Brian Mason to thank.

Cook Islands and Australia strengthen ties

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Senior officials from the Cook Islands and Australia gathered in Canberra late last month to advance shared priorities in the second annual Senior Officials Roundtable (SORT) with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation under the 2022 ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership Agreement.

Church talk: “Do not look back”

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why some people are successful and others aren’t? writes Kayla Kaimarama Willie of the Latter-day Saints.

Nicholas coaching debut at Oceania 7s

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

On December 7, as the Oceania Rugby 7’s kicks off in Honiara, Solomon Islands, newly appointed Cook Islands Rugby Sevens National Coach, Clive Nicholas will make his coaching debut on the international stage.

Govt consultations in NZ for Cook Islanders

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National, New Zealand, Regional

The Cook Islands Government, led by Prime Minister Mark Brown, is preparing to engage with Cook Islands communities across Aotearoa New Zealand from November 18 to 22 in a week-long diaspora consultation.

Urgent alert: spear phishing email

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands government is advising the public to remain vigilant against a targeted spear phishing email campaign currently circulating in the Cook Islands.

Kata: Police reception

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Shared Cook Islands and France legacy honoured

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Secretary, Tepaeru Herrmann, met with Her Excellency Laurence Beau, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Cook Islands, at MFAI offices yesterday.

Letter: Beware indeed of religious cults

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Pastor Cargill is right, we have to be on the lookout for religious cults.

Sustainable tourism expert visits Pa Enua

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Kelly Bricker, a sustainable tourism expert and Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) board member recently returned from Atiu with Tourism’s chief executive Karla Eggelton looking at ways of increasing tourism numbers to the Pa Enua.

Norman George: 'Copouts’ and destruction of police services

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I did not know the level of Police services failures until I called at the Police Station about 10am two days ago on my business as a lawyer. Norman George writes.

Avatiu FC vs Tupapa-Maraerenga FC face off

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The highly anticipated clash between Avatiu and Tupapa-Maraerenga football clubs is set to take place at Aretere Park, marking the third meeting between the two sides this season.