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Neighbours set for derby clash

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season will see two interesting battles between Tupapa versus Matavera and Titikaveka versus Avatiu.

Football


Palmerston community and partners rally to rid the island of rats

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Invasive species such as rats pose a threat to island biodiversity. They can impact nesting seabirds and turtles as well as native plants by feeding on native seeds.

Environment


Top paddlers here for Nationals

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Seventeen teams will be battling it out on the ocean this afternoon in the Cook Islands Oe Vaka National V6 Iron race which starts from Avarua harbour.

Paddling


Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup parade unites

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Rugby league, Sports

In true Pacific style, flags of the Pacific islands including the Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji and Tonga billowed amongst the deep red of Samoa’s, united in their support for Toa Samoa, in yesterday’s parade.

Entertainment


Struggling during the down time

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National

Tourism operators are likely to go into hibernation over the long summer period as they struggle with the relative lack of flights and visitors. Matthew Littlewood talks to those in the industry about the outlook.

Business


Weighing up the alternatives in protecting the Cooks from coastal erosion: Where to next?

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

Avana Harbour on the eastern side of Rarotonga has been in the spotlight this week as residents awoke on Monday to find a digger dredging in the narrow stretch of water. Al Williams investigates what this project is all about.

Environment


Reiner’s declaration of love for Raro

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane

Reiner Gatermann’s love for Rarotonga has brought him back to the island an incredible 21 times. He chats with senior journalist Melina Etches.

Features


UN bid back on the table

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Regional

Cook Islands could pursue United Nations membership to become a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for future financing options, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


Samoa follow footsteps of generations past

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

The roots of Samoa’s rise to become a threat to Australia’s Rugby League World Cup dominance were laid 34 years ago in the front room of a modest house in Auckland.

League


Antibiotics: Not all fun and games

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) pharmacy staff were busy during the Cook Islands Games – not so much with playing sport, but asking people about antibiotics.

Health


LETTER TO EDITOR: Medicinal cannabis plan

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Given that the vast majority of Cook Islanders, 62 per cent voted in favour of medicinal cannabis being introduced into the Cook Islands, the Prime Minister Mark Brown has the authority and the command to legally change the Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004 in so many different ways, in order to introduce a medicinal cannabis plan that suits us and does not defeat the purpose of making this medicine available at cost effective prices.

Letters to the Editor


PM’s party to seek costs after petitions dismissed

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A High Court judge has dismissed the Cook Islands United Party’s petitions that the Cook Islands Party’s policy of a tax-free threshold of $60,000 in the Pa Enua in lead up to 2022 general election amounted to bribery.

National


‘Better than expected’: Govt economist paints optimistic picture

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands economic forecast for the coming months is not as dire as some expected, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.

Economy


From the river to the ocean

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Living nowhere near the ocean, the River Runners paddling team from Ottawa, Canada who are here for the first time, are looking forward to their very first ocean race in the Oe Vaka Nationals tomorrow.

Paddling


Local non-government organisations receive hygiene packs

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hygiene packs sponsored by the New Zealand High Commission Office were well received by non-government-organisations (NGOs) earlier this week.

Local


Accused released from custody on strict conditions

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man facing intent to injure charges has been released from custody on strict conditions.

Court


PM calls for more climate funding

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says funding for smaller nations affected by climate change must be accelerated.

Economy


Court briefs 17.11.2022

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Drink driver apologises A drink-driver didn’t have to travel far to land in hot water after crashing into the Ministry of Justice building in Avarua. Ngatokorua William entered guilty pleas to drink driving and careless driving following an incident on October 5.  His truck mounted the footpath by Ministry of Justice building and “plowed” into […]

Court


Staff reasons for Solicitor General’s resignation: PM

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Local, National

Cook Islands Solicitor General resigned because of “a matter of confidence within his own office with his staff”, understands the Prime Minister.

Court


Fixing our eyes on Jesus

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In the first edition of this topic, Finishing Well, we looked at Paul’s testimony near the end of his life; he had fought the good fight, he had finished his race and was looking forward to the crown that would be awarded to him, by Jesus. And we also looked at two kings who started well in their zeal and service to God, but they ended in witchcraft and worshipping other gods. Sadly, they did not finish well. By Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Church Talk


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