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‘There’s fish out there biting’: Rarotonga fishermen hook bumper catches

Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In the past few weeks, Rarotonga fishermen have been pleased to be returning to shore with decent-sized catches.

Out-of-season threats - Met Office warns of continued weather effects

Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

The Met Office is advising public to stay informed about weather forecasts even though the cyclone season is over, as cyclones can still form outside the season and out-of-season weather effects are expected.

Pick-up truck driver granted bail in fatal motorcycle crash

Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Alcohol has been ruled out as a contributing factor in the case of a pick-up truck driver who is alleged to have struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist causing her death on April 17.

Kata: Aitutaki Water

Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Trump

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club partners with top NZ academy

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club (MNFC) has forged a relationship with one of New Zealand’s top football academy.

Young swimmers battle at annual school’s competition

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming

Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau School Swimming Competition is underway in Nikao, with around 250 students from seven schools participating in the two-day event.

Cook Islands lead call for stronger ocean science at UN Conference

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

“You cannot manage what you cannot measure,” said Prime Minister Mark Brown at the Ocean Decade Conference held in Barcelona, Spain, last month.

Letter: CIFA saga

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Sports

Because I have children involved with academies at CIFA (Cook Islands Football Association), I would like to keep my identity private in fear that my children will be singled or even kicked out.

Letter: Raising age misses the mark

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Parliament to raise smoking age to 21 so that children as young as six years old won’t be vaping. Raise the age to 99 and it won’t prevent one child from having access to tobacco, one of the deadliest drugs on earth.

Headstone unveiling completes long journey for WWI soldier

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

In a moving ceremony, the final chapter of a World War I soldier’s journey was completed as his headstone, which had been uplifted from another location, was finally placed on his grave.

Penrhyn/Tongareva celebrates first tertiary graduates

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

In a historic celebration for Penrhyn/Tongareva Island, the community came together to witness their first-ever graduates from a tertiary programme.

Former Vodafone employee convicted of stealing $91,000

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Technology

A woman has been convicted of theft as a servant for making false entries in a telecommunications company’s account, defrauding them of over $91,000.

Driver charged in Cook Islands’ first road fatality

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A pick-up truck driver who allegedly struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist on April 17 has been charged with dangerous driving causing death. He is expected to appear in court today.

NZ disc jockey convicted on drug charges after guilty plea

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) who was arrested on September 6 last year for bringing cocaine and cannabis to Rarotonga has been convicted after pleading guilty to all charges.

TMO steps up dengue defence following outbreak in Samoa

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands is taking preventative measures to protect the country from dengue fever by fumigating incoming vessels from Pacific Island countries battling with an outbreak.

Aitutaki swims to success

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming

Twelve young primary school swimmers from Aitutaki, showcasing their raw talent, participated for the first time in the Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau competition in Nikao, scooping up 11 medals.

Kata: Legal age

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands gears up for 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about the forthcoming big week of events which surround the 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon to be held this Saturday, May 4.

Titikaveka leads netball comp, Avatiu outclasses Ngatangiia

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports

The fourth week of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga club competition was full of exciting matches. Teams fought hard on the court to get top spots before knockouts.