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Palau’s efforts to combat IUU fishing showing positive results

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses significant risks to Palau, one of the world's most important fishing areas.

‘Not rattled’: Cooks face Aussies

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

A clash between the Cook Islands and Australia will serve as the opening match of the inaugural Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup this week.

‘Move, Play, Explore’: Athletics Cook Islands to hold World Kids Athletics Day

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

The World Kids Athletics Day is happening at 3pm this Friday, May 12 at the BCI Stadium, for kids aged 3 to 13 years. The afternoon will be a fun, interactive, inclusive place for our tamariki to come and give athletics a go.

AKTT youth prepare for Country of Origin Series

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball

Through the Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau (NGO), the ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango 2023 group of youths will be participating in the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand in the first week of July.

Tata Crocombe: Enhancing visitor accommodation services with artificial intelligence

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the tourism industry, and the Cook Islands’ visitor accommodation services can benefit from the cutting-edge AI technology of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, writes hotelier Tata Crocombe.

Letter: Medicinal cannabis plan for Ministry of Health

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The following is a proposal to allow for the individual cultivation of medicinal cannabis by patients who qualify under a clinical trial supervised by the Ministry of Health.

Letter: Preventing drink driving

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The never ending headlines and stories of drink driving, and “nearly nine times” over the limit will not stop until two things occur.

Melvin appointed CIIC chairman

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Businessman Fletcher Melvin has become the new chairman of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).

Rubbish, degradation concern

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National

Tourists to the Cook Islands still travel here for its beautiful environment, but some are concerned about the rubbish and signs of degradation, according to a major survey.

PM welcomes $2b Australian funding package

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Australian Government has announced a major funding package to the Pacific totalling over A$1.9 billion (NZ$2.02b) over the next five years.

Tupa ready for Culture’s most entertaining dance comp

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Ministry of Culture’s most entertaining annual dance competition will be held tomorrow night featuring 26 dancers on stage at Rehab Rarotonga Nightclub.

Authorities investigate Rarotonga International Airport blaze

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

A fire broke out at Rarotonga’s International Airport terminal midday yesterday which was swiftly contained by the Airport Authority Crash Fire stationed next door.

Try Alcoholics Anonymous, serial drink driver told

Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing his sixth charge of excess breath alcohol has been told Alcoholics Anonymous is an option for him after pleading with the court that he wants to turn his troubled life around.

Kata: Revenue gathering

Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Annual triathlon brings out local talent

Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

A massive week of triathlon on Rarotonga has wrapped up with some stellar results.

Riders raring to go

Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Dozens of riders were ready to brave blustery conditions to compete in the Ride Raro cycle race event.

Avatiu to take on Titikaveka in hotly contested competition

Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

The match to watch at this coming weekend’s Netball Club Competition will be the unbeaten Avatiu ladies taking on Titikaveka at the Avatiu netball court.

Working together for the animals of the Cook Islands

Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk

As you read this I will be in Mauke, thanks to Air Rarotonga and the New Zealand High Commission, both of whom have supported our work in the pa enua.

Technology campaigners set sail for the Cook Islands

Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

A massive water access project is coming to the Cook Islands – by sail.

Widespread floods cause supply and cost issues

Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Inflation continues to skyrocket as weather events have contributed to ongoing supply chain issues in the Cook Islands.