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Huge turnout expected for At Sea, Sail Out Rally against deep sea mining

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The organisers of the At Sea, Sail Out Rally are anticipating a “huge turnout of people” at the event tomorrow.

Environment


‘We’re fighting to protect our people’ - Water petition tabled in Parliament

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament

Ngatangiia MP Tukaka Ama tabled the ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition opposing the incoming water tariffs in Parliament yesterday, and reiterated that it was their job to hear the voices of their people.

Environment


Cook Islands U21 thrills home crowd with victory

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands U21 side won its first match against Papua New Guinea 64-45 at the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.

Netball


Kata: Seabed minerals conference

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Letter: Nodules: ‘Our underwater Amazon’

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I thank Ms Alex (Herman) for her reply to my previous letter regarding DSM (Deep Sea Mining) or SBM (Sea Bed Mining) which is what some are hoping to do in our EEZ.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Water reform: One bite at a time

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Changing the To Tatou Vai Act 2021 must be a priority for our MPs.

Letters to the Editor


Tokouso edge out Tabusoro

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tokouso made a brilliant start to their title defence campaign, defeating Tabusoro Fiji 26-17 in the second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s series on Saturday.

Rugby Union


Ruta Mave: ‘You can only help those who want to help themselves’

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it is yours. If it doesn’t come back, it never was. The narcissist version is if it comes back, it is yours, if it doesn’t then go out and hunt it down because if you can’t have it then no one else can either, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Local butchers sharpen their skills

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National

Aspiring butchers at CITC are sharpening up their tools, “excited” to be the company’s first students in the Skills4Work New Zealand Trade Butchery Apprenticeship.

Business


New Zealand provides over $2 million in salary support to Cook Islands

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Politics

New Zealand has provided over $2 million in salary support to the Cook Islands since 2020, funding various positions in government agencies and supporting initiatives in health, education, tourism, climate change and public sector strengthening.

BREAKING NEWS


Court briefs

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man, who was disqualified from driving after being sentenced earlier this year, appeared in Court last week, facing four new driving related charges.

Court


Major upgrade completed at National Sports Arena

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The National Sports Arena, Cook Islands’ key indoor sports facility at Tereora, has undergone a significant upgrade to improve its ability to host both local and international events.

Local


Leaks and wastage persist, says Rarotonga water authority 

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

The issue of high-water leaks and wastage remain a pressing concern, despite the heavy downpour earlier this month that replenished the water intakes across the island.

Environment


Select committee to table interim report on Constitutional Amendment Bills

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics

The Constitutional Review Special Select Committee will table its Interim Report on its consultation work on the three Constitutional Amendment Bills already completed in Rarotonga (Te-Au-O-Tonga, Puaikura and Takitumu), Aitutaki, Mangaia and Nga-Pu-Toru.

National


Report on Crypto Bill not Parliament ready: Ama

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Parliament, Technology

The chair of the select committee consulting about the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 has revealed that the final report is on hold and needs to be reviewed again.

National


Cook Islands hosts world’s largest marine minerals gathering

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Over 100 stakeholders and marine minerals experts from all across the globe have gathered for the International Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) 2024 in Rarotonga this week.

Environment


Priced out of paradise

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, In Depth

Despite its efforts to address depopulation, Cook Islands is facing a steady decline in its population due to a combination of economic, social and health factors, leading many residents to seek better opportunities abroad.

Features


‘He waka eke noa – We are all in this together’

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Cook Islands last week bid farewell to Tūī Dewes, the former Aotearoa New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, who completed a four-year term on September 6, 2024. In an interview with senior journalist Melina Etches, Dewes reflects on her achievements and contributions, shared interests and enhancing Māori-to-Māori ties.

Features


Clean up day sweeps Rarotonga

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Rarotonga residents, including children and workers from the private and public sector, took time off school and work to participate in the National Environment Service Clean up the Cook Islands Day yesterday.

Environment


Virtues in Paradise: Virtues retreat for helpers

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Are you a community leader, a counsellor, police or probation officer, teacher, orametua, physician or nurse? Are you one of the frontline folks who help paddle the vaka of social services in our Cook Islands community? writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Opinion


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