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Penrhyn schools undertake emergency drills
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Outer Islands
The Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua hold emergency drills – in the event of a tsunami, cyclone or fire – each term to ensure the students and teachers are kept updated and informed of the necessary procedures.
Heavy downpour results in monthly average in two days
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, Weather
Almost the entire monthly average rainfall for Rarotonga came in the last two days bringing some relief to a dry October.
LETTER: TAU’s solar bid ‘designed to fail’
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has announced it seeks private sector investment in solar arrays for 4 MW of solar energy. This would require millions of dollars of investment, probably $7 million to $8m in total.
Parliament prepares for first sitting
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The initial 90-day period for the first sitting of Parliament following a general election will lapse in less than a week.
Woman discharged without conviction after pleading guilty to assaulting ‘cyberbully’
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime
A woman who punched someone who had allegedly been cyberbullying her has been discharged without conviction.
Regional police meet to discuss organised crime
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local
Organised crime in the Pacific is targeted as a growing concern, particularly over drug trafficking and money laundering, with senior Cook Islands Police meeting to discuss the matter this week in Samoa.
Using technology to assist fisheries work, weather forecasting
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Technology
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service are working together to employ state-of-the art technology to further their understanding of fisheries and assist with forecasting the weather.
Jail time for domestic assault
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime
A man with a history of domestic violence has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and warned not to ‘sweep his behaviour under the carpet’.
Arorangi CICC to host Gospel Day celebrations
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tae’anga Evangelia or Gospel Day will be hosted by the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) at Raemaru Park tomorrow starting from 10am.
Bangladesh triumph, rain frustrates South Africa
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Rain affected both games played in Hobart on Monday. Bangladesh managed to keep the Netherlands at bay whereas South Africa were unlucky to share the points with Zimbabwe. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
Tourist raises litter concerns following Rarotonga visit
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local
A tourist who has been coming to Rarotonga since 2000 says she doesn’t want the island to have a reputation of being dirty after her latest trip.
High school student combines art and business to help cover household bills
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Local
A Tereora College student has combined her artistic and entrepreneurial skills to tap into the tourist market while helping with household costs.
Kukis prepare for PNG clash
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is hoping to have a fitter squad available for tomorrow’s Papua New Guinea match after a bad run of cold flu affected some players in lead up to Wales win.
Nikao Sokattak beat Tupapa to lead premier men’s division
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak have taken the lead in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division after a commanding 2-0 win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC in an intense clash on Saturday.
Rain brings little relief to Raro’s drying intakes
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Weather
Over the weekend the heavens opened and down came the rain, filling the catchment intakes, increasing water pressure in households and bringing much needed relief to the dire water shortage the island has been experiencing. But more rain is needed to replenish the drying intakes.
King Kohli gives India a diwali gift
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The marquee contest of the T20 world cup lived up to all the hype and arch rivals India and Pakistan produced a blockbuster contest on Sunday that will be remembered by the ages. Sri Lanka on the other hand played a near perfect game against Ireland to start their campaign in style. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.
Man who breached probation conditions warned of jail time
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime
A man who breached his probation orders has been warned by a Justice of the Peace that he was a “step away” from prison.
RUTA MAVE: Homogenisation of culture
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
The homogenisation of cultures across the globe has created a melting pot where communication, cooperation and calm cohesion have created thriving and bustling communities, writes Ruta Mave.
Promoting Cook Islands to the world
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local
An American who has played a key role in bringing Cook Islands to the world is on Rarotonga for the next month to continue assisting his business partner in connecting the nation to dozens of countries.
Defending champions humbled by clinical Kiwis
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The opening night of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw hosts and defending champions Australia being hammered by their trans tasman rivals New Zealand in Sydney whereas England made heavy work of Afghanistan's challenge in Perth. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Sydney.
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