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Family reunites to celebrate WWII Coastwatcher
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
A former Coastwatcher who served in World War II, the late Tai-O-Tonga Henry, who passed away in the 1980s, remains an embodiment of unity for his family in Rarotonga.
Court briefs
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of driving related matters were presented to the Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Record-breaking tourism boom but businesses face challenges
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism industry is booming with record visitor arrivals expected this year, but some businesses are facing strain due to staffing shortages, rising costs and supply chain issues.
Kata: Health conference
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Premier men’s teams sharpen tactics for 2024 Rarotonga Football Season
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season which is set to kick off in three weeks is gearing up to be an exciting and competitive event.
Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards return to celebrate tourism champions
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
After a major success in its inaugural year, the Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards have returned, to highlight once again those in the local tourism industry and broader community who best emulate the Kia Orana Values.
Letter: TTV’s response ‘holds no water’
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The register of stakeholders who participated in April 2024 water tariff meetings includes Te Aponga Uira and Vodafone (Cook Islands organics group challenges incoming water tariffs, calls for meeting, July 10).
Cook Islands target oral health, NCDs and workforce at annual conference
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National
The annual Cook Islands health conference kicked off yesterday with the World Health Organization’s new regional director attending and a focus on oral health, non-communicable diseases and strengthening the health workforce.
Survey aims to capture Cook Islands’ conservation concerns
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Te Tu’anga Taporoporo (National Environment Service) and the University of Newcastle, Australia, will conduct “voluntary” interviews this Friday with households on the island to better understand local perspectives on biodiversity conservation and development.
Assault charge results in suspended sentence
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who has been granted permanent name suppression was handed a 24-month suspended sentence after being convicted of assaulting a woman.
Ministry gathers input for new Education Masterplan
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education has completed its final rounds of consultation with schools, both in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, for its new Education Masterplan.
Team Cook Islands ready for fruit-carrying race at Traditional Games in Tahiti
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Regional, Sports, Tahiti
The Cook Islands Tu’aro Mā’ohi Traditional Games representatives in Tahiti are geared up for their first competition today in the timau ra’au (fruit carrier race).
Govt, Opposition deadlocked on Public Accounts Committee chair
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The Government and Opposition MPs remain at loggerheads on who should be chair of the Public Accounts Committee after they failed to reach an agreement last week.
Kata: ECNALUBMA
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Beddoes heads to Olympics
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes will be heading to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games after making the cut through universality quota.
Letter: Stationing ambulances strategically can save lives
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Here’s my comment on “Emergency response time questioned” and Secretary of Health Bob Williams’ reply.
Cook Islands, FAO strengthens ties on food security
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Technology
Cook Islands and the Food and Agriculture Organization discussed strengthening collaboration on sustainable agriculture and food security during its sub-regional coordinator’s visit.
New website helps families find World War I ancestors’ graves
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National, Weekend
A passionate research team created a website to document Cook Islands World War I soldiers’ graves and share stories of their contribution to the war.
Over 10,000 taramea removed, Government urged to step in
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
After managing to remove over 10,000 taramea or crown-of-thorns starfish from Rarotonga reef, Rarotonga-based NGO Kōrero o te 'Ōrau believes the government should now step in to further protect the reef.
12 months imprisonment for brutal assault, breaches of protection orders
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man was convicted and sentenced to around 12 months imprisonment for eight charges that include assault on a female.
