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Tree planting day recognised

Friday 22 September 2017 | Published in Local

In recognition of Tree Planting Day, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and National Environment Service (NES) worked together to plant native trees at the Karika Palace last Friday.


Records a bit fishy

Friday 22 September 2017 | Published in Local

While the massive wahoo caught off the local charter fishing boat Dawn Breaker last week is thought to be the biggest caught off Rarotonga, the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club doesn’t have any early records to compare it with, says the club’s weighmaster, Peter Etches.

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Research on sex issues focus of breakfast talk

Friday 22 September 2017 | Published in Local

Doctor Debi Futter-Puati was guest speaker at the Business and Professional Women’s Association breakfast which took place at The Islander Hotel on Wednesday.

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Ex-cop calls for inquest

Friday 22 September 2017 | Published in Local

The country’s sole coroner has been requested to hold an inquest into the disappearance of a Venezuelan woman in Cook Islands waters over a year ago.


Discipline key to win, says Eels skipper

Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Discipline will be the focus as the Avatiu/Nikao Eels take the field this week to face the Tupapa Panthers in the Rarotonga Club 15s Grand Final.


Mullaney now a non-starter

Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Cook Islands rugby international Matthew Mullany has resigned from his post as the manager of the U20s rugby team, a head of their tournament later this year.


Tourism week on Monday

Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will launch Epetoma o te Turoto or Tourism Week on Monday, with the theme, “2017 the Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development”, which has been declared by the United Nations.


Forget tooth fairies, meet the 'angels!'

Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local

Rarotonga will benefit from a $6900 dental grant made by the Wrigley Company Foundation and the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA).

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Rubbish problem common theme in Pacific

Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local

Marae Moana director Jacqui Evans recently attended the International Marine Protected Areas Congress in La Serena, Chile. She shares information on an environmental topic that affects many Pacific Island countries, including the Cook Islands.


Call for inquiry into hospital death

Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local

The family of a woman who died in Rarotonga Hospital earlier this month have called on the government to initiate a full inquiry into her death.

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Not guilty on indecent assault charge

Thursday 21 September 2017 | Published in Local

A local man has been found not guilty on a charge of indecent assault after a jury of 12 found the Crown did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that he was guilty.


Football Action Continues today

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Football

The fifth round of the 2017 Rarotonga football competition kick-off is set for this afternoon.

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Taxing situation

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

If the tax department wants to collect more tax they could try being a little friendlier by removing the pot plants from outside their new office. They have blocked off one of the in-demand temporary parking spots for people checking their mail.


E apinga kino te oa!

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

E Tama,


Time to plan for natural disaster is now

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Most people in this beautiful and safe Te Ipukarea paradise of ours – locals, residents, wannabe locals and wannabe residents, foreign workers and our valued visitors, understand and grasp that the issue of climate change will have far-reaching future consequences for our Planet Earth.


Raro first stop for film workshops

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local

Motone Productions is excited to announce another new creative industry project for Cook Islands youth.


Baby shows end with Nikao event

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local

Yesterday was the final baby show for Rarotonga, held in Nikao, after shows in Puaikura and Takitumu.

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More accidents add to rising tally

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local

Policeconcerns about the rising number of car and bike crashes on the island were highlighted over the weekend, with three accidents reported to the Cook Islands Police service between Friday and Sunday.


Health ministry sidesteps issues in hospital death

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local

Lawyer and Demo Party chief executive Wilkie Rasmussen is calling for an inquiry into the death of a female relative at Rarotonga Hospital on Thursday, September 7.


Exercise your right to vote

Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Local

The New Zealand general election is being held this weekend, and many Cook Islanders who are eligible to vote may not realise they are entitled to.


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