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Kata: Govt jobs

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Battle for supremacy: Netball knockout round starts tonight

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports

Local netball fans can expect an evening filled with exciting netball action as the Netball Cook Islands Competition presents a series of knockout matches in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades.

Film Raro2 returns to empower storytellers

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Rarotonga is set to host a digital capacity-building and filmmaking project called Film Raro2.

Pet Talk: Arthritis in dogs

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Arthritis, a common ailment among aging humans, also plagues our beloved canine companions, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Family passion fuels Mateariki

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Te Mire Ura Dancer of the Year competition continue this week with the senior division competitors, aged 17 and over, hitting the dance floor on Thursday, May 9, at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium), from 6pm.

Shoppers delight in CITC Supermarket’s new ‘Igloo’

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

CITC Supermarket proudly opened its new, spacious chilled and frozen department, aptly named “Igloo” or “Pia Anuanu”, delighting shoppers who streamed through yesterday morning.

Young man gets probation for assaulting international league player, another man

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A young man has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation supervision for two separate assault charges where one of the victims was an international league player.

Stuck in the doldrums? Vaka Marumaru Atua crew waits for fair winds

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Tourism, Weekend

Eager to set sail for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (Festpac 2024) in Hawai’i from June 6–16, the Vaka Marumaru Atua crew awaits favourable northwesterly winds for their departure from Rarotonga.

MFAI head role advertised

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The role of the head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is being advertised as the ministry plans ‘festivities’ to mark its 40 years of service in the Cook Islands.

Motorist ordered to pay $9k for crashing into Tupapa store

Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A motorist who crashed into the TEM Store in Tupapa in January this year has been ordered to pay around $9,000 in reparations for damages to the store and its goods.

Kata: Underage villains

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Fishermen reel in giant catches

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

Rarotonga and Aitutaki fishermen are celebrating a bonanza of giant catches, including two 70-kilogram yellowfin tuna by young anglers and a massive 354.5kg blue marlin by a seasoned fisherman.

Aspiring leaders tackle tourism challenges

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism welcomed the second cohort of the Future Leaders Academy students, showcasing a unique collaboration that blends leadership development with innovative tourism solutions.

Known juvenile suspected in recent motorbike theft

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

A juvenile known to police is suspected of stealing a motorbike from Club Raro last week.

Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow.

Cabinet to decide on Police Commissioner’s future

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

The Cook Islands Police Commissioner’s future is expected to be decided by the Cabinet.

New Zealand family devastated by teenager’s sudden death

Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Health, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism

A teenager from New Zealand tragically died in his sleep during a family vacation in Rarotonga, leaving his family heartbroken and seeking support for repatriation costs.

Kata: Police crystal ball

Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion