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Bears optimistic of win against hapless Sea Eagles

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Arorangi Bears premier men’s side will be going all out to maintain their third placing in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League competition.

Rugby league


Mangaia ‘a pawn in the political play’

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Concerns have been raised over the lack of development on Mangaia because of “political divide and party differences”.

National


Te Reo Hotunui o Te Moana nui a Kiwa unveiled

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

World War 1 Corporal Solomona Isaac’s grandson, Isaac Solomona, says it was a proud and emotional moment for his family to witness yesterday’s unveiling of the Pacific Islands Memorial conch sculpture at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand.

Culture


Education head welcomes design changes to new regional study

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Cook Islands Education Ministry has welcomed the design changes proposed for the new Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) study to be conducted in October.

Education

Committed to looking after Cooks workers

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Alliance Group, the Southland-based cooperative operating freezing works, says they are committed to looking after Cook Islanders who have signed up for seasonal work.

Local

Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill passed

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill 2021 passed in Parliament on Tuesday receiving unanimous support from both Government and the Opposition.

Environment

Six-year jail sentence for indecent assault

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Re-offender, Tapuni Tangatapoto has been sentenced to six years in jail for two acts of indecent assault against a 10-year-old.

Crime

Going local at Aitutaki Marathon

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

By the time you’ve had your maroro breakfast and coffee this Saturday morning – Aitutaki marathon runners will have crossed the finish line and be celebrating lagoon side.

League


KATA: Democratic right

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Business house squash tourney for beginners

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

If you’re looking for a challenging but fun company-bonding experience – then the BSP Business House tournament could be the answer.

Other Sports


Skurosz defends women’s triathlon title

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held the very popular Women’s Triathlon on Saturday.

Other Sports


Avatiu beat Titikaveka in netball thriller

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu edged Titikaveka by a point to lead the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition.

Netball


OPINION: ‘Tourism contributed more than $1 million a day to our economy’

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This week in his fortnightly column, Prime Minister Mark Brown talks about the country’s financial future – looking ahead to when borders open fully with New Zealand and also beyond as work begins on a recovery plan to restore Cook Islands economy to where it was pre-Covid.

Editorials

Underneath the Mango Tree

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Mango trees, like their famous palm tree counterparts in Pacific folklore, are a quixotic icon of Island fantasy, their imposing physical stature and delicious, fragrant fruit have few equals.

Art


Fatal trap for eagle rays

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Two eagle rays are believed to be the latest victims of the use of gill nets, which have been known to fatally trap marine life, including endangered turtles.

Environment


Fraud charge withdrawn as police had no evidence

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A 73-year-old French national had fraud charge brought against him dropped after police failed to present evidence to proceed with the charge.

Crime

Middle-aged man accused of two acts of indecent assault

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A middle-aged man appeared in the High Court yesterday charged with two acts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 12.

Crime

Utariki Rangatira invested

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The rain held for the investiture of Grace Rea as the new Utariki Rangatira at Te Porotaka Marae in Turangi-Ma-Nga-Mataiapo last Friday afternoon.

Culture


Travel bubble delay: PM to ‘secure a confirmed new date’

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand expected to start by the end of this month will be postponed.

Economy


Mauke MP Tura appointed Speaker of Parliament

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Tai Tura was last night sworn in as the new Speaker of Parliament at a special ceremony held at the Queen’s Representative His Excellency Sir Tom Marsters’ residence in Titikaveka.

National


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