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Annual triathlon brings out local talent

Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The 26th annual Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon took place has been hailed a success.

PR stance ‘political stunt': PM

Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

The Prime Minister has accused the Opposition of a “political stunt” after the president of NGO Friends of Fiji and the CEO of the Opposition's office, Tangaroa Vakalalabure said permanent resident (PR) application rules were “discriminatory”.

Shaping the world we live in

Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features

For the local body elections in Wellington, New Zealand’s Green Party wanted candidates that could help them reshape the world and protect the planet, which is Cook Islander Luana Scowcroft.

PM announces Sheraton ‘redevelopment’

Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

What looks set to be a multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the abandoned Sheraton site on Rarotonga has been announced by Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Eco-tourism growth in the Cook Islands

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

Two years ago Rainbow Villas section was orange and bare, today it’s wild, beautiful and teeming with life.

‘We didn’t even know if we would have an event this year’

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Rarotonga is once again bustling with tourists and some of them are here with a very special purpose - to compete in the 2022 Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon.

Financial Secretary responds to Crocombe

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Financial Secretary, Garth Henderson has responded to comments made by prominent businessman Tata Crocombe, who questioned the integrity of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2022 Asian Development Outlook which revealed the extent of economic downfall in the Cook Islands due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rapist receives nine-year prison sentence for ‘repeated and humiliating’ assaults

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National

A 55-year-old man has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of a series of rapes and assaults on a then-14-year-old girl.

French Pacific elections support Macron despite drop in voter turnout

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

The Pacific French territories have shown their support for Emmanuel Macron at the polls. However, the territories' voter turnout has been lower than usual.

Moana Pasifika set for first game in Australia against the Rebels

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Moana Pasifika will kick off the Australian leg of their Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in Melbourne.

Kata: Parking space

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Rugby League welcomes return of international matches

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports

International rugby league is set to return, with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a Pacific double-header.

Does his truth still confirm your convictions and ignite your passion?

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It’s interesting that one of our long-time family traditions is coming together as a family for whatever occasion ie. birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, funerals, or for someone who is leaving.

Businesses eagerly await the arrival of Fijian staff

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands businesses are hanging out for an initiative which will bring more Fijian workers into the island, with the first flight of workers to arrive in the country this weekend.

Underwater cables to improve internet in New Caledonia

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonian telecommunications company OPT-NC has almost finished connecting key underwater internet cables. These will give New Caledonia and its eastern islands faster internet.

Fiji political polls point to a shift in allegiances says Fijian academic

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Campaigning is underway for the general election in Fiji and early predictions are pointing to a shift in allegiances.

Kata: Human rights

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Big week of triathlon events set to excite competitors

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Rarotonga is set to host the massive Cook Islands Triathlon with multiple events scheduled to kick off today.

PR application rules ‘discriminatory’: Fiji NGO head

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Head of NGO Friends of Fiji Tangaroa Vakalalabure says the organisation will take the Cook Islands Government to court if it does not change its “racist” permanent residency (PR) application rules.

Kata: Community service

Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion