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Kata: Appropriation Bill

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tourism targets French travellers with Paris event

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Nick Costantini, the Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) representative in Southern Europe, spearheaded an event in Paris earlier this month aimed at raising awareness and educating the travel trade about the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands Cricket gears up for T20 World Cup Qualifier

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands Cricket Association men’s team has already begun their training for the International Men’s T20 World Sub-regional Qualifier in Samoa in August.

Taikoko honours fellow nurses with King’s Birthday Award

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Being nominated to receive the King’s Honours Award in the coming year is a recognition of nurses in the Cook Islands, says director of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, Mereana Taikoko

Pet Talk: Caring for newborn pets

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Bringing a newborn pet into your home or farm is a rewarding experience that comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

PM Brown expresses optimism for Cook Islands’ 2032 FestPAC bid

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National, Parliament

Cook Islands government is keeping its fingers crossed as it awaits the decision of the Pacific Arts Council regarding the host of the 2032 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

Demos have ‘no desire’ to rejoin Government-dominated Public Accounts Committee, says Browne

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics

Opposition leader Tina Browne says the Democratic Party MPs have no desire to re-join the ‘Cook Islands Party/Coalition Public Accounts Committee’ after resigning last month over difference of opinion.

Over 120 pigs and goats dewormed in Rarotonga

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Livestock deworming is the most requested assistance made to the Ministry of Agriculture from livestock farmers and so far, over 120 pigs and goats have been dewormed in Rarotonga.

Rarotonga burglaries on the rise as businesses targeted

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Crime, National

Burglaries are spiking in Rarotonga with two more break-ins reported yesterday by Vili’s Burger Joint in Matavera and Next Shipment in Arorangi.

‘Focus on policing’: MFEM to take over Cook Islands Police finances

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Brown says police will now focus on policing matters while the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) manages their finances to improve budget management and staff retention.

Town Whites take first step towards Conan’s Cup glory

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

The Town Whites, who have never hoisted the prestigious Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series trophy, took a step closer to glory on Saturday by beating Country Blacks in the opening match.

Letter: Constitutional rights of Cook Islanders

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Any adult who has been charged and/or convicted, now or in the past, for consuming marijuana for personal use in the privacy of their own home has had their constitutional right to privacy violated by the Cook Islands Government.

Four honoured for dedication to public service and community

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Cook Islands Government has announced four recipients of the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours awards, three of them women, honoured for their service to health, mental health, education, culture, and the community.

Weekend burglaries target businesses and government agencies

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

A string of burglaries has caused a major concern for Cook Islands Police, adding pressure to their staffing capacity, a spokesperson said.

Five crashes in one weekend

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Weekend driving on Rarotonga continues to be a hit or miss game of carelessness or drunkenness, says Cook Islands Police.

Apii Takitumu girls break barriers, embrace Tangi Kaara Challenge

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

For years, the art of drumming had been the domain of the boys, however, a shift has occurred, as more and more girls have stepped up, eager to master the art of tangi ka’ara (drumming).

PAC recommends passing Budget, Opposition cites procedural issues

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Government MPs-led Public Accounts Committee’s only recommendation is that the 2024-2025 Appropriation Bill (Budget) be passed in Parliament, says its new chair.

‘World’s largest family reunion’ ends with joyous closing ceremony

Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National, Regional

After 10 days of culture, tradition, and kinship, the “world’s largest family reunion” and celebration of indigenous Pacific culture came to an end, with a poignant but low-key closing ceremony in Hawai’i, last night.

Ruta Mave: Embracing moments before they’re gone

Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Time is money tick tock. We spend time, take time, give time, time and time again. If we invest time, do we get more time back later than invested? Ruta Mave writes.