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New water tanks for Manihiki

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

New water tanks have been installed in the island of Manihiki to provide homes in the two island communities of Tukao and Tauhunu with more access to drinking water.

More than 180 Cook Islands athletes for Pacific Games

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports

More than 180 athletes will be representing Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.

Two men face cannabis charges to appear in Court following busts at Rarotonga Airport

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National

Two incoming passengers who were on separate flights on Wednesday are expected to appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua this morning facing cannabis charges.

Letter: Give our footballers a break

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor,

Lahaina fundraiser to feature food, fun and music

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

In support for the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a fundraising event will be held tomorrow on Rarotonga featuring dozens of musicians and a taste of the Pacific.

‘Random dump’ of E-waste is piling up

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Authorities are grappling with the random dumping of E-waste on Rarotonga during the same week they have provided a convenient way for the community and commercial operators to part ways with old unused electronic devices and vehicles.

More than $50k raised for ‘giving’ couple

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

More than $50,000 of monetary donations and radiothon pledges for Mama Kafo and Papa Pae Tuteru from the village of Oire Nikao in a combined effort to assist them after their two-storey home in Nikao was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.

Kata: Small fee for broken old bikes, tv and junk

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Family the focus of Pacific health conference

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), the largest meeting of Pacific health workers and professionals in the region, opened yesterday with over 600 registrations.

Team Cook Islands excels in badminton at Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands team for the Zespri Games in New Zealand are doing well.

Jehovah’s Witnesses return to Rarotonga to host their first large convention since 2019

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the world’s largest convention organisations will resume a series of worldwide programs, with Rarotonga set to host two events spanning two consecutive weekends from 9 September to 17 September.

Letters: Give our footballers a break

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have been pondering if I should write to you but for the sake of my children’s passion for soccer, I will write.

Cooks Parliament adjourned to December

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Parliament has been adjourned to Wednesday, December 13, after a short Parliament sitting on Monday.

Cooks Prime Minister talks ‘deep-water development’ with South Korea President

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown in his capacity as the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Chair has met South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss bilateral corporation in developing deep-water resources.

Lawyer intends to appeal reparation matter following $3000 claim for damaged power pole following crash

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Matters heard in the Criminal Court on August 30

Cook Islands to spend $150,000 in support of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Cook Islands will spend $150,000 to support hosting the upcoming Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting.

Kata: Great Wall of China

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Life-saving device stolen in Arorangi

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

A life-saving device which uses electric shock to restore the heartbeat of a person suffering a cardiac event, has been stolen from Raemaru Park.

More dialogue and partnership needed between Air New Zealand and the Cooks tourism industry

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Partnership and true dialogue was the message echoed across the room from the tourism community to representatives of Air New Zealand.