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Drowning cause of death over the weekend, Police say

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National, Tourism

Water safety tips have been reissued after Rarotonga recorded its third drowning death this year.

More questions surrounding ‘concrete pads' outside of Apii Takitumu grounds

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National

Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) Albert Nicholas has clarified questions surrounding the newly constructed concrete pads outside Apii Takitumu.

Burglary concerns raised in Parliament

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

Each person is responsible for the safety of their own belongings and it's imperative on us individually to ensure the safety of our belongings, says Member of Parliament Tingika Elikana.

Aitutaki’s Tui Atiu re-create history on a spiritual journey

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

This year the three Nga Pu Toru islands of Atiu (19 July), Mitiaro (21 July), Mauke (23 July), and Rarotonga on 25 July, celebrated their respective ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’ Arrival of the Gospel 200 year celebrations.

Panthers Edge out CIRARO to win Club Rugby 7s

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Rugby Union, Sports

The mighty Panthers have emerged the victors of this weekend's Club Rugby 7's on points differential, after ending up on a tie with Cook Islands Rarotonga (CIRARO) on the table with three wins each and a draw.

Kata: Cooking Oil

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Budding footballers get bonus ‘boots and all’

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports

Aussie couple and soccer fanatics Sharon Pascoe and Wayne Parrott have spent the past 12 months collecting 581 pairs of football boots and 110 pairs of shin pads which were delivered to Rarotonga on the weekend.

Raro Club 7s action

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The RARO Club 7s Tournament kicked off on Saturday at Nukupure Park, Ngatangiia.

Ruth Mave: It’s a Tupperware party

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

We are now opting to live a life of hand outs with no drive or inclination to give ourselves a hand up. We win the beggars award because we have so many hands out to so many countries

Letters: Our shipping lanes...

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Any container shipping licence involving the Cook Islands should include, as a non-negotiable condition, free shipping of a number of containers to New Zealand for undesirable tita.

Scholarship programmes connecting Australia and the Cook Islands return

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Education, National

A scholarship programme sending Australian undergraduates to study in more than 40 locations across the Indo-Pacific region has returned to the Cook Islands after Covid-19 ground travel to a halt.

Police Commissioner attends conference

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Police Commissioner TJ Keenan has attended the 50th Annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference.

Ombudsman office relocates to ensure more community access

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Ombudsman office “Te Mata Akamoeau” has moved to their new premises at Harley Street, Nikao to facilitate more engagement, to ensure their services are more accessible to the community.

Visitor dies while snorkeling, drunk drivers arrested

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National

An elderly visitor to Rarotonga has died while swimming in Nikao.

Students acknowledged for Tangi Kaara participation

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, Local, National

Culture is the “heart” of the CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation), and for many years the company has sponsored numerous cultural activities and events.

4500 litres of waste cooking oil on Raro a week; where is it ending up?’

Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A long serving restauranteur remains persistent in his effort to tackle waste cooking oil in the Cooks - giving a rough estimate that more than 4,500 litres of it is being dumped in landfill on Rarotonga each week – and now he has the interest of our National Environment Service.

Kata: Dad's day

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: What is Your Calling?

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Everyone has a calling. It’s different from having a job, although those for whom their job is also a calling are truly blessed, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Pero points out benefits in tapping into North America tourism market

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand based Cook Islander, Mike Pero has advised that interest from both the tourism and accommodation sectors on both main islands - Rarotonga and Aitutaki - continues to gain momentum as he makes a bid for more connection to North America.

Leading tourism player calls for transparency

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

A major tourism player says government needs to do a better job in formulating effective policies in the interests of all Cook Islanders.