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'Concerning events’ in marine areas

Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

Key agencies are stepping up their actions in light of recent ‘concerning events’ involving the interaction of tourist operators and vulnerable marine species.

New children’s book celebrates Māori culture and language

Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Back before alarm clocks startled people awake to greet the morning, noisy roosters performed that daily duty. Today, the persistent crowing of the roosters still continues in the early mornings.

Kata: Forum Budget

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ready for Round Rarotonga

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Rarotonga’s top long-distance runners are looking forward to the 46th Round Rarotonga Road Race tomorrow.

Cooks U16 lose to Fiji

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands went down to Fiji 0-4 in the final OFC U16 Women’s Championship Group B match in Tahiti on Wednesday night.

Round Raro Race Week Programme

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Athletics, Sports

Friday 22 September – Rest Day Saturday 23 September – Race Day The 31km race opens at the National Auditorium domes from 4.30am with race to start from outside Bamboo Jacks Restaurant at 5.30am and the 10 km race will start from the Moana Sands Lagoon Resort in Tikioki at 7.30am. Complimentary buses will be […]

Round Raro: 250 runners, walkers to line up for 31km and 10km races

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Early tomorrow morning, some 250 runners and walkers will take over the Rarotonga main road for the annual BSP Round Raro Road Race.

Church Talk: Real intent in our relationships

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is a principle of ‘real intent’ that reflects on who we are and why we do things. Doing things with real intent is about giving your all and showing true commitment. If applied in our relationships, whether it be with family, at work, or with God, using real intent will bless our lives, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Letter: Road works

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Oh, how good, wonderful and pleasant to see another stretch of road taking good shape from Avana bridge through Muri community and Titikaveka’s but only a stone throw away – nicely widened, side water trenches upgraded and soon the finishing touch of hot mix tarsealing.

Avarua undergoing $120,000 makeover

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Avarua is getting an extensive $120,000, 12-month programme of flora revitalising, tree planting and maintenance.

Prime Minister advocates for climate change action funding

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has continued on his mission to advocate for the Pacific Islands Forum’s key priorities articulated in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

VSA celebrates 60 years of service with original volunteer

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Sue Ngatokorua, one of the first Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) volunteers to be sent to the Cook Islands in 1977, attended the organisation’s 60th anniversary celebration in Avarua yesterday.

Lack of defensive driving courses queried

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Local, National

A visiting Judge has asked why defensive driving is not an option in the Cook Islands following police concerns about the future of road safety in the nation.

Kata: Wild Chooks

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands cyclists dig deep at Oceania Pacific Cup event

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cycling, Sports

Cook Islands cycling duo Jason Moorfield and Roland Neururer competed in the second Oceania Cycling Federation Pacific Cup held in Tahiti over the weekend, both posting impressive results.

Tupapa takes on Titikaveka in midweek football clashes

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga Football Season is now in its seventh week and the midweek matches are set to take place between Titikaveka FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC at Titikaveka Field.

Visiting diplomats present letters of credence

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Diplomats from four countries presented their letters of credence to the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters this week.

Letter: Government e-waste

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Great to see that Government has finally agreed to work and partner up with CIGT (Cook Islands General Transport) in the collection of E waste – how long has it been since the last collection? Six years at least.

Letters: Addressing crime, ensuring safety in Rarotonga

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Rarotonga, our beautiful island and popular tourist destination, is currently facing a growing challenge due to increasing crime rates.