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Case of missing Fiji crew member referred to Coroner
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Police have completed the investigations in the case of a 22-year-old Fiji crew member of cargo vessel Lady Moana who fell overboard during a return voyage from Mangaia in July.
Court briefs
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Keith Adair Mokotupu has been advised to come with his lawyer on the next adjournment date, October 17.
Garment printing campaign raises awareness against deep-sea mining
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The upcoming “Sail Out Rally”, calling for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining, is gaining momentum with a “printing for the protection of our ocean” campaign at the Punanga Nui Market.
Charlie-Puna admits to café visit, loses prison privileges
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A high-profile inmate’s work release programme was cancelled after she admitted to having breakfast at a popular eatery in Arorangi last Friday.
Kata: Prison work scheme
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Water tariffs
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Te Kainga encourages help for suicidal individuals
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
“Changing the narrative on suicide” is the theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day.
Tabusoro secures last minute win
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri-Nations series kicked off with an exhilarating showdown at Raemaru Park, Arorangi, where the Cook Islands Residents faced off against Tabusoro Fiji Cook Islands (Tabusoro FK-CK).
Cook Islands U16s suffer heavy loss
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands suffered a major setback after going down to a dominant Samoa 0-10 in their first OFC U-16 Women’s Championship match in Fiji over the weekend.
Ruta Mave: When kindness becomes a responsibility
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Charity should begin at home but often the poor ones give the most help, and the rich ones use it as an election campaign, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: ‘Vote buying at every election’
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Here’s a question that I keep asking myself, why is it that we seem to be vote buying at every election and despite several court cases, the evidence has been found wanting. Yet we know damn well that it goes on. I have personally experienced this myself in my last campaign in 2022.
Ex water boss Manning impressed by TTV’s progress despite past challenges
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The progress made by the Rarotonga water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), in its bid to deliver quality water service to the residents has left a great impression on its first chief executive.
New mammogram machine by end of this year: Williams
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A mammogram machine is expected to be in place by the end of this year, says Bob Williams, Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Court briefs
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over several assault matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, September 5.
Pacific drug highway threatens Cook Islands, cops on high alert
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Economy, Local, National
Police say they are actively combating the growing drug trafficking threat in the region, following new reports of drug cartels trafficking crystal meth through the ‘Pacific drug highway’, including Cook Islands waters.
Powerful vocals and dazzling performances at Cook Islands Has Talent
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Big vocals hitting high notes and radiating great confidence captivated the audience at the “Cook Islands Has Talent” stage on Saturday night.
Kata: Popular café
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Tri Nations rugby kicks off
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Vodafone Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri Nations 15s Competition kicks off today with the highly anticipated clash between the Cook Islands Residents XV and Tabusoro Fiji Cook Islands team.
Title race heats up in Rarotonga Round Cup football competition
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the second phase of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition kicks off, round seven promises thrilling encounters across two key venues.
A family affair: Mothers and daughters thrive in rugby
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Features, Rugby Union, Sports, Weekend
Three mother-daughter duos played together on the same rugby team in the Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s competition, inspiring young women and highlighting the power of family bonds in sports.
