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6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Articles by Utopia Support
Pies, plastic and our true identity
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Opinion
WHEN I was a kid, my Dad used to work at Precision Plastics.
Visiting team spreads word on 'white spot'
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Local
A PRESENTATION on the “white spot” fungal condition that mostly affects people in the Cook Islands took place the Rarotonga Hospital earlier this month. It was conducted by graduate students of Otago University Pharmacy School in New Zealand for an audience of government stakeholders, nurses, doctors and health specialists.
Not our fault, says Agriculture
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Local
THE AGRICULTURE ministry has dismissed responsibility for the introduction of a destructive plant pest, shoving blame into the void of, “We do not know how the borer was introduced into the country.”
Aircraft crash kills two, leaves town powerless NEW ZEALAND
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Regional
- The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating an agricultural aircraft crash, which killed two men near Wairoa and knocked out power to Gisborne. The aircraft, operated by Farmers Air, hit powerlines near Tiniroto, just after 9am yesterday. About 20,000 customers in the area are without power, and it could take two days to repair the damaged lines. Police said they were working to recover the two men's bodies and were in contact with their families. The men have not yet been formally identified. Three accident investigators would fly from Wellington tonight to start combing the crash site, joining the other personnel already at the scene. The Civil Aviation Authority said its initial indications were that the aircraft hit powerlines and then crashed to the ground 2.5km further on. The aircraft was burnt out as a result of the accident. The authority said the wreckage was in inhospitable terrain, 33km northeast of Wairoa. The investigators would have to be lowered from a helicopter to reach the site. Civil Defence said six powerlines had been brought down, in an area that was difficult to access, and repairs were unlikely to start until late tomorrow. Gisborne mayor Meng Foon said the plane crash had caused significant damage to the city's electricity infrastructure. "It's broken... about four major pylons, 800m worth of powerlines." The whole city, and some rural areas, were without power, he said. Civil Defence spokesperson Sheridan Gundry said people should conserve water. "Keep flushing the toilet to a minimum, don't water the garden, and the biggest advice is to prepare and think about how you'll be cooking," she said. "We hope some people may have a gas back-up, but we have lifted the fire ban for those who need to cook in their backyards with a fire if they absolutely have to. "We obviously urge people to do this as safely as possible." She said people should keep their fridges and freezers closed as much as possible. Gisborne Hospital chief executive Jim Green said its back-up generators were running, and had the capacity to do so for five days. "We're phoning around rest homes to see what their arrangements are and the emergency plans they have in place," he said. "We're also contacting general practices to see how they're placed to provide general care for people." Civil Defence said generators were being sent to two petrol stations and some fast food restaurants to allow them to keep operating. - RNZI
English NZ's new prime minister
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND - Finance Minister Bill English has been selected as the country's new leader after the ruling National Party voted him to power in a special caucus meeting.
Puaikura and TKV battle for final spot
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Football
THE CHAMPIONS of the premier men’s Round Cup, Puaikura FC, have shifted focus to their crucial test today against Takuvaine in the final leg of the knockout eliminations competition.
Hung parliament one of many political problems
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Hung PARLIAMENT? Let’s hope that situation will not remain so for much longer,” a smoke signaller says.
Corporate leaders compared with ours
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
CORPORATE style leadership, compared to government style and home style leadership, has its own unique set of challenges.
Taia vows to fight for Titans' spot
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in League
Titans’ back-rower Zeb Taia is using the pain of missing his side's finals exit and the lure of a third season on the Gold Coast to come back from off-season groin surgery and reclaim his starting spot in 2017.
Change offers opportunity for a fresh start
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Opinion
I HAVE never seen more coming and going than here in the Cook Islands; not just the visitors and tourists who come for a taste of paradise and a break from cold winters, but locals too.
Wrestling challenge a first for island
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Local
SO YOU reckon you’re pretty fit, with plenty of strength in your arms?
Ureia Village celebrates fresh water
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
UREIA VILLAGE on Aitutaki now has good supplies of fresh, treated drinking water.
Winter Wonderland goes down a treat
Monday 12 December 2016 | Published in Local
THE HOT and humid weather certainly didn’t evoke the coldest months of the year, but the Christmas Winter Wonderland event staged at the Punanga Nui market on Wednesday evening was another big success for the hardworking volunteers from the Rotoract Club who organised it, and was hugely enjoyed by the many family groups who turned up to enjoy the food and entertainment.
Premier teams to fight for final spot
Friday 9 December 2016 | Published in Football
CIFA Knockout semifinals will continue today with intense football action expected in the main premier men’s clash between Avatiu and Tupapa Maraerenga.
It's pass the parcel time
Friday 9 December 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Instead of the PM and the Infrastructure Cook Islands minister taking the bull by the horns and coming out with a Muri lagoon plan, they ask the out-of-sight Financial Secretary to deal with it.
PM John Key hard act to follow
Friday 9 December 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
LET’S SPARE a thought for our fellow New Zealanders, who just lost the best prime minister they’ve had for some time – John Key!
Why every human being needs the Lord
Friday 9 December 2016 | Published in Church Talk
WITH all the atrocities committed against humankind in many places around the world, during which people are hurt, wounded or killed, many are living in fear as to whether or not they will get to see another day.
Miss Cook Islands in top 25
Friday 9 December 2016 | Published in Local
It HAS been over a week since 120 contestants arrived in Washington DC to participate in the 2016 Miss World Pageant.
Big day for Marsters as she takes on new duties
Friday 9 December 2016 | Published in Local
Tuaine Marsters was admitted to the bar as a Notary Public before Chief Justice Hugh Williams at the Cook Islands High Court on December 6.
Boat 'raid' tests search skills
Friday 9 December 2016 | Published in Local
Fisheries Officers recently conducted a practice boarding and search of a suspect fishing vessel in Avatiu Harbour.
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