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‘Major’ underway effort to better align police personnel resources in Cooks

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National

Cook Islands Police Service is looking at negotiating the transfer of $160,000 from the 2022 -2023 budget to other areas.

Kata: Over hanging coconuts

Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Speedy Panthers break Bears back

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The speedy Panthers broke Arorangi Bears back as they won 12-11 at the Rarotonga Club 15’s Competition on Saturday.

Cooks get a sweat on in the woolshed

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands shearing and woolhandling team returned from the 2023 Golden Shears World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland finishing at seventh place in the Woolhandling division.

Ruth Mave: Keeping an eye in the sky

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

A long time ago sky father Ranginui and earth mother Papatuanuku were bound so closely to each other their children lived between them in darkness.

Researchers to survey forests in Rarotonga amid ongoing concern over African tulip tree

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Researchers from the Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) in New Zealand will be in Rarotonga next week to survey the forests for any damage caused by the African tulip tree’s natural enemies, the gall-forming mite (Colomerus spathodeae) and leaf-mining flea-beetle (Paradibolia coerulea).

Rarotonga art classes expanding into Pa Enua

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features

A Rarotonga art class aimed at nurturing creative skills over a chilled glass of wine is expanding into Aitutaki, with plans of ‘casting our net further afield’ to other Pa Enua in the coming year.

Motorcyclist killed following road incident on Rarotonga

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National

A 28-year-old man has died following a road incident on Rarotonga.

Letter: Operators share concerns amid tourism overcrowding in the Avaavaroa passage

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Rarotonga tourism operators Kura Happ and Jacopo Dozzo have raised concerns about ongoing developments at Avaavaroa Passage following recent safety improvements in the area.

A dedicated CICC General Assembly

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.

Extra legal assistance ‘urgent’ for Ombudsman’s Office

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Office of the Ombudsman has launched a plea for extra legal assistance.

Letter: ‘Missiles in Rarotonga’

Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the Editor, Have you ever looked upward and seen bunches of coconuts hanging over the road?

Bears Hungry for a win

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arorangi Bears will be focused on playing smart at today’s match against the Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.

Netball player sustains serious injury, Netball Association apologises

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands Netball has apologised for the inability to provide medical assistance for a player that sustained serious injury at the Men’s Netball Competition on Thursday night.

Humble Warrior Punches for Gold

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

In a remarkable display of grit and determination, Cook Islander Tamatoa Hunter has clinched Gold at the Boxing New Zealand National Championship cruiserweight division that was held in Tauranga.

Tivaivai exhibit showcases masterful needlework

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The National Museum is hosting a vibrant exhibition celebrating the captivating artistry of tivaivai, a traditional quilt like textile masterpiece.

Te Tuhi Kelly: Looking outside the box to be connected

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Here’s a what if. In the Cook Islands the main internet provider is Vodafone with other ISP’s snapping at the heels and the crumbs left on the table, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.

Budding athletes encouraged to involved

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletes ages six to 12 years are welcome to join the Athletics Track and Field Club kids programme.

Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga

Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation