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Early leaders had clear sense of purpose

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Opinion

I started becoming aware of the imbalance of power against Maori Cook Islanders when I was very young on the northern island of Tongareva (Penrhyn).


Warning over water issues

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Environment

The water quality issues affecting Muri lagoon could soon spread to the rest of Rarotonga, the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai wastewater project has warned.


A bright future for Marsters

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in League

Should Auckland-born Cook Islands rugby league international Esan Marsters build off the success of his NRL rookie season with Wests Tigers, one person that won’t be surprised will be Cook Islands Rugby League Association president Charles Carlson.

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Blessing a positive omen for Takuvaine

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in League

Members of the Takuvaine community met yesterday at the local meeting house to witness the blessing of the rugby league team’s new uniforms, something that their coach hopes will be a positive omen for the upcoming season.

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Children need to know truth about adoption

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Opinion

My first adult job at 21 was as a foster care and adoption social worker.


Demo Party leadership remains strong

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Opinion

I can’t help but have a good laugh at all this fuss about the Democratic Party leadership.


Country no stranger to 'colonial masters'

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Opinion

In 1918, New Zealand authorities allowed the ship Talune, carrying passengers suffering from influenza, to dock in Apia, Samoa. As the flu spread, some 22 per cent of the Samoan population died.


Williams a great Kiwi

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

It was wonderful to see a great New Zealander like Papa Williams defending us Kiwis (and our Aussie cuzzies) against the despicable insults from that nasty Cook Islander Mark Brown.


Dog registration hits people in the pocket

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I am writing regarding to the dog registration advertisement that has been on the radio lately.


Brown best to be quiet

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

He should have kept his mouth shut on the subject.


Maggie's meeting gives few answers

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Member of Parliament George Maggie buckled to my challenge and called a public meeting last Friday (January 19) to account to the people of Tupapa Maraerenga for the tractor, Chinese equipment and Constituency monies totalling around $60,000.


Popular business relocates to the west

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock

What once was just a long empty room in Arorangi, has been transformed into the renowned jewellery and craft shop ‘Tokerau Jim’.

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Swimming lessons fun – and valuable

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Local

A swimming lesson programme has given children plenty of fun these holidays.

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Movie shows danger of plastic

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Environment

As plastic waste moves from our land and into our oceans, it poisons and mutilates the sea life it comes into contact with, and ultimately enters our bodies through the food we eat.

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Weather was kind to visitors

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Weather

Despite rough swells early yesterday morning, most of the passengers on the cruise ship MS Amsterdam were able to enjoy a memorable day exploring Rarotonga.

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Preparation key to first term of school

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Local

With school starting again on Monday, the Ministry of Education has issued some advice to make the first term easier for both parents and pupils.

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Tourism to host global update

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is inviting industry partners and community members to their Global Breakfast Update on Thursday next week at the Edgewater Resort and Spa conference room starting at 8am.

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New shipping service a boost for the north...

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Local

The Northern Group is set for a boost after Cook Islands Towage announced plans to begin a regular service to the islands.

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Lagoon dredging planned

Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Environment

Dredging could soon begin in Muri lagoon as part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai water sanitation project, but only at the mouth of the Vai Te Renga stream near Pacific Resort.

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Tupapa Maraerenga aims to finish on a high

Friday 26 January 2018 | Published in Football

Despite securing their spot in the OFC Champions League 2018 Group Stage with two wins from two matches, Tupapa Maraerenga will not treat their final match against Pago Youth lightly.

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