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Continue to trust in God regardless of circumstances

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

One way you can talk to God is through prayer. Talk to Him about your experiences, and remember to also pause, and listen to His words of strength and comfort, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Church Talk


Too much of a good thing?

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

One in five people treat their own infections instead of seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner to get it checked and get an appropriate antibiotic prescribed if one is needed, says Te Marae Ora chief pharmacist.

Editorials


Black Fern home to share rugby knowledge

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islander Maiakawanakaulani (Maia) Roos, who played an instrumental role in Black Ferns’ Women’s Rugby World Cup win, arrived on the island on Wednesday.

Rugby league


Education needed to address the culture of domestic violence

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Culture, National

Education is needed to address the culture of domestic violence, says the coordinator of the newly-established men’s counselling service, Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).

Crime


Man fined $2000 for damaging power pole

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A worker who crashed his truck into a power pole near Muri has to pay reparations for both the damaged power pole, and the cost of the police moving the vehicle off the road.

Court


Facebook post prompts thieves to return stolen watermelons

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Thanks to social media and a caring community, watermelon thieves who raided a family plot in Arorangi were identified on Wednesday – the same afternoon the awareness notice was posted.

Local


Water intakes ‘under stress’: Unsupervised scrub fires resulting in unnecessary usage

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The recent ‘light rain’ had no impact on the water intakes due to the extremely dry weather, and some areas on the island are without water due to the lack of flows in the catchment stream intakes.

Environment


Petrol prices drop but consumers urged to remain wary

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National

Petrol prices will decrease from today by about 10 per cent, but the Price Tribunal chairman Louis Enoka is urging consumers not to get too far ahead of themselves.

Economy


PNG's budget expectations high

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The Papua New Guinea Government is due to present its 2023 National Budget next week, and there is an expectation of increased commitments in critical areas.

Papua New Guinea


6 Nauru refugees arrive in NZ

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, New Zealand, Regional

The first group of Nauru refugees have arrived in New Zealand under a resettlement deal.

Nauru


Midweek football clashes at the Swamp

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Swamp will be buzzing with football fans this mid-week as Avatiu FC will be taking on Matavera FC in their final preliminary round match.

Cricket


Phony Cook Islands bond ‘offer’ rears its head again

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands authorities are embarrassed by the re-emergence of a phony bond scheme purporting to be from the Government.

Economy


Taking care of your ears: Why it’s so important

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

What do ears do? The obvious answer is – hear sounds. Without getting too scientific, that is true. But ears do other things too, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Opinion


Livestock owners urged to look after their animals

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Livestock owners on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua are being urged to look after their animals during this dry spell. Ministry of Agriculture secretary Temarama Anguna-Kamana reminded livestock owners the need to provide water daily to their animals

Environment


Cooks formalise diplomatic relations with Ireland

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands and Ireland have committed to strengthening bilateral and multilateral co-operation through formalisation of diplomatic relations at a signing ceremony in Wellington on Sunday.

National


Petition appeal dismissed: Cook Islands Party all clear to form coalition government

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party’s petition accusing two independent Atiu candidates of treating has lost its appeal, and remains struck out, with the Cook Islands Party likely to seek costs.

Court


NZ-India Series: Visitors win rain affected series 1-0

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The final game of the series in Napier ended in a tie giving India the series win thanks to their solitary win in Mount Maunganui. The action now moves to Auckland where the three match ODI series starts on Friday.

Cricket


Young voyagers ready to put knowledge and skills into action

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Atiu on Wednesday, with many of the younger members onboard putting all their practice into action.

Culture


Mauke Soldier Search Mission a success

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands

The burial sites of up to 23 Cook Islands World War I soldiers on the island of Mauke have been identified.

Culture


Jury trial postponed

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A jury trial scheduled for this week has been postponed after there has been a change in counsel.

Court


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