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Diwali celebrated in Rarotonga

Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Food

More than 100 members of the Indian community in Rarotonga commemorated the Diwali festival yesterday, with the hope of spreading love and light, as well as forgiveness.

Public does not want to pay for water, says Water Petition Committee

Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The public does not want to pay for water, this is the message the Water Petition Committee reiterated to the Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee in Parliament when they made their submissions yesterday.

Economist cautions Cook Islands amid US$467M net benefit findings

Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Seabed mining may not yield the bonanza some are counting on, according to some commentators speaking at this week’s Deep Ocean Symposium.

Kata: TAU shut-up!

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National

Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.

Deep Sea symposium probes nodule mining

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Around a hundred local and overseas speakers, ocean lovers, local authorities and government ministers turned up to yesterday’s Deep Sea symposium which provides Cook Islands with more knowledge of deep sea mining.

Alex Glenn on standby for Aitu in PNG Kumuls Pacific Championship match

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

There are no changes for the Aitu Cook Islands league team, with former Broncos captain Alex Glenn again listed among the reserves in the match against Papua New Guinea’s Kumuls for the Pacific Championship this weekend in Port Moresby.

Church Talk: Overcoming Discouragement

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Elijah is a very prominent prophet in the Old Testament and was used as an analogy for John the Baptizer’s ministry, the one who would prepare the way for the coming Messiah. Pastor Paul Kauri writes.

Te Are Manu recommends dogs be de-sexed 4 month and older

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Te Are Manu, Cook Islands veterinary clinic are recommending that dog owners have their dogs de-sexed at around four to five months old or older.

Letter: Climate change talkfest

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

So Mr Wayne King and his merry band of climate change warriors will wing their way all the way to Azerbaijan to attend another talkfest on climate change.

Letter: Cops don’t get it

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I see in your paper where the police gave their latest roundup on reckless driving around the island and thankfully there were no skunk drunks to report about.

NES addresses risks of wildlife endangerment

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) has addressed the broader implications for local turtle populations and ongoing conservation efforts, following concerns over an incident where a young boy and a woman were reportedly caught attempting to steal turtles last week.

Seven executive officer roles up for renewal

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Interest in the Executive Officer (EO) roles in the Pa Enua has grown slightly compared to four years ago, with nearly 30 applications submitted this year.

Turama, All Souls Day- Remembering our loved ones

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Today November 1 at sundown marks All Souls Day, locally known as Turama, a significant occasion in the Cook Islands when families commemorate their departed loved ones.

TAU threatens whistleblower

Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

Power authority issues legal warning to employee who quit job over his workplace safety concerns. Talaia Mika continues her reporting on the scandal.

Showdown ahead in Avatiu vs Puaikura match

Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Avatiu Football Club and Puaikura Football Club’s premier men and women are set to face off for the third time this season at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.

Te Tuhi Kelly: Deflect, defend and denigrate

Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party states that Te Aponga Uira has employed the three D’s of public relations, defend, deflect and denigrate to deal with fallout from the incident several months ago when four men were seriously injured by the energising of a high voltage cable they were repairing.

Robot doesn’t destroy seabed  habitat

Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

A foreign company has proposed to bring in a robot to harvest the seabed, write Tailia Mika.

Environment watchdog calls for regulation on turtle harvesting

Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Environment watchdog and lobby group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is calling on government to develop regulations to prevent turtle harvesting. Talaia Mika reports.