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PM Brown and Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong discuss flights and maritime surveillance

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

An increase in visitor arrivals from Australia and supported direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga were among the key discussions held between Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong.

Apii St Joseph’s principal role advertised

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Rarotonga’s Apii St Joseph’s Primary has advertised a full time position for the school’s principal.

Policy framework in development as regulations on the table for the management of sea turtles

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A senior marine ecologist has confirmed the Ministry of Marine Resources is developing a “comprehensive policy framework” to inform the development of regulations for the conservation and management of sea turtles.

Cook Islands coastwatcher recognised in New Zealand

Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

New Zealand has taken its first step in honouring civilian Cook Islanders who served as coastwatchers in World War II.

Kata: Customs and Police

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New cafe, old family recipes

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

From family recipes passed down for generations to a Nikao-based bakery satisfying the sweet tooth of Rarotonga’s students for more than 40 years, Turamatuitui Bakery continues to grow as its cafe offshoot relocates to Avarua.

Ruta Mave: ‘You are who you associate with’

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Step right up, step right up ladies and gentleman, welcome to the greatest show on earth. The circus is here where everything is an illusion and people are notably con-artists turning tricks looking for the next score. Welcome to our government.

Tupapa takes win in round six in show of skill during premier game

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The main game of the week between Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC showcased the skill and determination of both teams.

‘Work together, find common ground’: PM Brown at Foreign Forum Ministers meeting

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

It is important to remember that in order for Pacific regionalism to work, we must be willing to work together to find common ground that positively contributes to the leaders’ vision.

‘Our guardian angels’: Terminally-ill visitor thanks community for help

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National, Tourism

A terminally-ill Australian grandfather, whose dying wish was to holiday in Rarotonga with his family, was faced with spending his final trip in “crippling, excruciating pain” – until the Cooks community stepped in.

Crime rate spikes on Rarotonga

Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

The number of crashes on Rarotonga roads so far this year already matches the 2020 total and has surpassed 2021, as the island's overall crime rate spikes.

Kata: Egg Shortage

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nine athletes from Athletics Cook Islands to join Pacific Games team

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands has nine athletes participating at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November. This week, Cook Islands News features Rupeni Mataitoga who is currently training in Rarotonga and has been inspired by middle distance champion Beddoes to trial for the Pacific Games.

More than 350 overseas paddlers set to descend on Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

The Cook Islands premier oe vaka paddling event, the internationally renowned Matson Vaka Eiva, is attracting great interest from overseas paddlers.

Careless driver convicted following jury trial

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A woman who denied the charge of careless driving causing injury has been found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua.

Turua steps down following spending allegation and drink driving conviction

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Suspended Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has resigned.

Retailers voice ‘egg-pectations’ as ongoing egg shortage is ‘no yolk’

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

The main issue behind egg shortages on Rarotonga is importation laws, says CITC Food Group Manager, Jason Burgess.

Having dialogue at Green Climate Fund event

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A Cook Islands delegation was in Songdo, Korea earlier last month attending the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Asia Pacific Dialogue.

Virtues in Paradise: Bold, brave and brilliant

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Virtues was front and centre at the Pasifika Medical Association Conference held in Aitutaki on September 11, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Thomas Wynne: A wolf in sheep’s clothing

Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

We should not dismiss the fact that a South Korean religious cult, who have embedded themselves into the Fijian community and business sector are on the ground, speaking to people of influence and in the Cook Islands.