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Veilomani U16 – the future of 7s rugby

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Twenty-six boys have joined the Veilomani U16 rugby club to compete in the 2024 Raro 7s Tournament that kicks off today.

Raro 7s- MESSAGE: CIRU President : Simiona Teiotu

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Kia Orana and welcome to all our Rugby 7s families and players.

Raro 7s special- Remembering some of the rugby 7s greats.

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Danny Boy – Tangiau Tepai  Sunrise: 1963 Sunset:  2024 Nicknamed ‘Danny Boy’ the popular and multi-skilled, goal kicking fullback/utility back was from the village of Arorangi. He was a key member of the Sheraton 7s Team – inaugural winners of the Rarotonga International 7s in 1989. In 1989 he played for the Cook Islands team […]

Raro 7s special- Regina Sheck: A legend of NZ Black Ferns Rugby

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Regina Sheck is currently in Rarotonga as the coach for the North Shore Women’s 7s team.

Raro 7s special- Cooks very own Rugby 7s legend- the General

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Former Cook Islands rugby star and legend, the General, George George says in the past 35 years players have come out of the Raro 7s tournament pursuing rugby careers internationally.

Raro 7s special-Showcasing the magic of 7s rugby: CIGT

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands General Transport - CIGT, is one of the founding teams of the Rugby Sevens concept, since its launch in Rarotonga in 1989.

CI aims to improve early childhood education

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National

Cook Islands’ is seeking to improve the quality of its Early Childhood Education (ECE) by establishing standards and support system essentials for ECE educators and their training needs.

Church talk: Finishing Well in Your Christian Walk

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In a world that often prioritizes fame, success, and pleasure, the journey of faith can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Seventh-day Adventist Church Eric Toleafoa writes.

Opposition hopes for stability

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Opposition Leader Tina Browne has congratulated newly elected United States President Donald Trump encouraging the incoming US administration to strengthen Joe Biden’s Blue Pacific Strategy.

Letter: Stop noisy speedsters on main road

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The decision to slow Avarua traffic to 30kph will be seen as welcome by most, maybe not so much by VIP's (Very Impatient People).

Letter: Embarrassing

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I find it highly presumptuous that the Prime Minister Mr Mark Brown congratulated the convicted felon Trump "on behalf of Government and people of the Cook Islands'

Men - invest in healthy living

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

November is an important time in the calender for raising awareness about men’s health issues.

Man charged for contempt of court

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National

Tereapii Greg Mose, who is behind bars and is represented by lawyer Michelle Tangimama, had his case adjourned to November 29.

Woman admits assault

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National

A woman who assaulted a staff member at Trader Jacks, has pleaded guilty to common assault despite the fact she had apologised with remorse, to the victim after the incident.

Hit-and-run case adjourned

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National

Vaiana Dance, represented by defence counsel Jamie Crawford, was scheduled to face additional charges as heard in the Cook Islands Criminal Court last month, on top of four counts of failure to stop. Yesterday, she was expected to appear before Justice of the Nadine Newnham, but the case was adjourned to allow more time for […]

Panthers ready to defend Raro 7s title.

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Rarotonga 7s defending champions Tupapa Panthers, are gearing up for today’s kick off with high expectations and a history of strong performance.

Positive visitor demand to end of year

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism forsees a positive demand for visitors to travel to the Cook Islands through to the end of this year.

1000 Christmas hampers for the festive season

Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The Christmas spirit came alive in Rarotonga yesterday as volunteers at the Celebration Church wrapped gifts and filled hampers for distribution to families in Rarotonga and outer islands in the annual Christmas Box Cook Islands goodwill project.

Kata: New Starlink

Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion