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Deep tones of the oud fascinates students

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tereora College students had the honour of welcoming two visiting distinguished guests who are making a unique music video about the global impacts of climate change.

Education


Obsolete notes bounce back on Raro

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

A number of NZ$20 notes which are not accepted by the banks have been circulating on Rarotonga.

Economy


Kata: Obsolete notes

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Cook Islands and other Pacific nations call for support in transforming agrifood

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands has joined in a call for global action to make agrifood systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.

Environment


Robotics competition puts young brains to the test

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Technology

Cook Islands Robotics Competition held at the Cook Islands Centre for Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) University of the South Pacific (USP) yesterday, saw a number of students gather to showcase their knowledge in robotics and eagerly learn more.

Education


Decision paves way for treated radioactive water long-term release plan into the Pacific Ocean

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown has received the comprehensive International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on the Safety Review of the ALPS-Treated Water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan.

Economy


Climate crisis an 'existential threat', says Commonwealth head

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Many small island states live in fear of natural disasters, as unprecedented storms become more frequent, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, RNZ reports.

Pacific Islands


Kata: Fukushima Nuclear wasterwater

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Bulldogs take on the Eels on Friday

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs will face Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park, Arorangi on Friday.

Rugby Union


Letters: Warning signs are still being ignored

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the front page story the other day about the dangers of swimming alone at Avaavaroa passage in Takitumu despite the many signs around the beachside.

Letters to the Editor


Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Most people in the Cook Islands know there is a problem with our fisheries resource. I want to have a look at this problem in this first article and then in subsequent articles look at some of the reasons this might have happened, as well as identify the social and economic impact on our country, writes Reuben Tylor.

Editorials


Smooth road for Gospel celebrations

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Bumps in a small stretch of the main road in Arorangi (from the Raemaru Park driveway to the Arorangi CICC Mission grounds) have been smoothed out and hot mix sealed in preparation for the Bicentennial Arrival of the Christianity celebrations to Arorangi/Puaikura in a few weeks’ time.

Local


Cook Islands to work with other Pacific Island nations to sustainably use fisheries

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands has teamed up with five other Pacific Island nations to develop a framework for the sustainable use of a “key” fishery.

Economy


Film review : Te Mekameka o te Pa Maunga

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

The Empire Cinema had a full house for the premiere of the documentary Te Mekameka o te Pa Maunga on Saturday. By Jacki Crummer Brown.

Entertainment


Reports finds arching solar panel connectors triggered Rarotonga International Airport blaze

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Electrical arching from the solar panel connectors have been found to be the cause of a blaze that tore through the roof of the Rarotonga International Airport.

Economy


Kata: Surfers ignore warnings

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Cooks beaten by Samoa in dramatic 97th minute win

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Samoa have taken 3rd place at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 with a dramatic victory over Cook Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Football


Ruth Mave: The power of any message lies in the singer, not the song

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Hallelujah is a song originally penned and sung by Leonard Cohen that has been sung by many singers where some elevate the song greater than others, writes Ruth Mave.

Editorials


Manihiki donates to Seawall Mural

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The stunning Marae Moana 562 metre long seawall mural project is nearing completion with the grand opening of the art piece scheduled to take place before Constitution Day August 4.

Art


More carnage on Rarotonga roads as Police left to clean up the wreckage

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The stockpile of car wrecks on Rarotonga has just been added to following more weekend incidents on the island.

Local


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