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Kata: Monitor vapers

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

We have a foot in the door: Cook Islands U16s keep semi-final hopes alive

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands U16 football team secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Vanuatu, keeping their semifinal hopes alive in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship.

Vibrant performances light up Te Maeva Nui

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

This year, seven groups representing different islands and districts of Rarotonga showcased their unique and captivating dances, chants and music, which have been passed down through generations.

Resort pays tribute to devoted employee

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National

The Pacific Resort in Rarotonga on Tuesday celebrated the life of one of its dedicated employees who passed away last week after a short illness.

Church Talk: Jesus is the living Gospel

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The gospel is a term that comes from the old English word ‘godspell’ which means ‘good news’, writes Reverend Mata Tumu-Makara of the Cook Islands Christian Church.

Cancer survivor and advocate honoured as Woman of the Month

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, Local, National, Weekend

Myra Tatakura is a warrior, a true inspiration and a shining example of courage, resilience and compassion. As a breast cancer survivor, she has faced immense challenges with steadfast strength, battling the disease with determination and never losing sight of her faith in the Lord.

Emergency Management Cook Islands wins global award for GIS innovation

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Weather

Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) has made history as the first Pacific island organisation to receive an international award for its innovative use of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) technology.

Vendors urge support for local products

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Local, National

Vendors are emphasising the importance of promoting and selling local products and urging consumers to support local businesses and artisans, at the annual Trade Days held at the Punanga Nui Market.

Pukapuka Nassau make bold statement as dancers shake up the competition

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, National

Although their traditional dances are the pride of Pukapuka and Nassau, they have found that they often receive lower scores in the annual Te Maeva Nui festival when performing their cultural heritage.

Water petition faces Parliament test

Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

The ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition will be the first test under Parliament’s new Standing Orders, as previous petitions failed to progress beyond the tabling stage.

Kata: Water free allocation

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

CI Police investigate death of woman at Raro reef

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Police are investigating the death of a woman at a Rarotonga reef on Tuesday.

Vape ban comes into effect

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Any unsold vape, imitation tobacco or e-cigarette products must be removed from shelves from today and can no longer be sold to anyone as the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024 comes into effect.

Local companies donate crutches to Rarotonga Hospital

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

In a generous show of support for the Rarotonga Hospital and its patients, local companies Landholdings Ltd and Ocean Fresh Ltd have donated 100 pairs of crutches to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of the hospital’s patients.

PM defends water tariffs as petition with 3407 signatures delivered to Parliament

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

As a “Keep Our Water Free” petition with 3407 signatures was handed to the Clerk of Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Brown reiterated that “there is no way you can have water delivered to your house without some sort of cost involved”.

Tupapa and Titikaveka set for clash

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2024 football season is in full swing, and excitement is building as the second round of games commenced yesterday.

Cook Islands stun Vanuatu to keep semi-final hopes alive

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Regional, Sports, Vanuatu

Cook Islands have come from behind to score a memorable 3-1 win over Vanuatu and boost their chances of qualifying for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship semi-finals in Tahiti.

TMO urges mothers to breastfeed

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for Cook Island babies as the country joins the rest of the world in marking the annual World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7.

Pa Enua vendors add flavour to Trade Days

Thursday 1 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Food, Go Local, Local, National

Close to 100 vendors, including some from the Pa Enua, showcased and sold a variety of crafts and food at the Punanga Nui Market on the first day of the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) sponsored Trade Days yesterday.