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Our neighbours show pride in their nations

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Opinion

A sea of red and a sea of blue, waving flags and choruses of song flooded the stadium as over 10,000 people - the equivalent of the entire population of Rarotonga, supported their rugby league teams in a much-anticipated clash between Tonga and Samoa


Controls needed on growth of tourism

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local

This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental issues of interest to the Cook Islands.

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Meetings prove a real success

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local

It is straight back in to the grind of budget and planning business for Central Government agencies’ teams after holding a successful Public Sector Leader’s Conference and Pa Enua Governance Forum from October 23 to November 3.


Rasmussen hits back at 'action man'

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

George Maggie still does not know the difference between meaningful statements and what I shall politely call “rubbish”.


She's making her nation proud...

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local

Miss Cook Islands Alanna Smith is making her nation proud at the 2017 Miss World competition.

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Suspended sentence for bike crash teen

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local

A 17-year-old was given a suspended sentence when he pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.


Young vandals caught on video

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local

A group of children have been caught on video vandalising Apii Te Uki Ou pre-school on Wednesday evening.

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Papa Dan a winner in every way

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local

Inaugural ‘Tane Toa Kuki Airani’ Award Teanuanua (Dan) Teariki Kamana, OBE Tepuretu Mataiapo for 33 years (Tane Toa Kuki Airani Quarterly Award for the months of October, November, December 2017)

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Infrastructure 'catch-up' vital

Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s infrastructure needs to catch up in order to cope with the rapid increase in tourism numbers over the past 10 years, says Te Ipukarea Society technical director Kelvin Passfield.

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Tupapa Maraerenga on target to regain the silver wear

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Football

As we head into round 12 of the 2017 Rarotonga Football Season, clubs have asserted themselves in pivotal spots on the points table.


Remembering Father John Rovers

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Church Talk

Today, the headstone of a much-loved Dutch missionary priest will be unveiled in Mauke, in the presence of many people who knew and loved this iconic man who made the Cook Islands his home for nearly 60 years.

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Off to NZ to learn more

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local

Six nursing students will leave today (Friday) to New Zealand to gain work experience in Auckland clinics for three weeks.


Past plays part in bail refusal

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local

A local man’s history of breaching probation, contempt of court and reoffending contributed to him being refused bail again this week.


Awards recognise successful women

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local

The 2017 Emerging Entrepreneur Awards ceremony will be held tonight to reward young Cook Islands women in business.


Bank launches agencies on Atiu, Mangaia

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands

The BSP has launched two new agencies in the outer islands, at the Super Brown store on Atiu and Babes Trading on Mangaia.

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Aussie vet enjoys clinic work

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local

Local animal clinic Esther Honey is lucky enough to have the help of two veterinarians – not something that happens often at the volunteer-dependent shelter.

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Silas makes most of her trip to Japan

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local

Cook Islands representative Miss International 2017 pageant Silas Tuaputa is making the most of her stay in Japan.

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Improving water quality

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local

In January 2017, the Cook Islands Government launched the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project to improve the water quality of the lagoons in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.


Testing to find source of issues

Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local

How agricultural activities, on-site septic systems and other activities contribute to Muri Lagoon’s water quality will be better understood after monitoring equipment is installed around the Muri area as part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project.

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Tupapa women target leaders

Thursday 9 November 2017 | Published in Football

Tupapa Maraerenga Senior women’s team travel to Nikao today, looking to take the confidence gained from their 6-0 thrashing of Takuvaine on Saturday last week into today’s crucial top-of-the-table clash.

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