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Starlink users face mandatory shift to new service
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The satellite internet provider, Starlink has mandated that users with New Zealand-based Starlink accounts must switch to Cook Islands Starlink accounts, a change expected to impact connectivity and lower subscription costs for residents.
Football showdowns and unforgettable moments
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round 13 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup delivered an action-packed weekend, showcasing intense rivalries, standout performances, and dramatic turns across all divisions.
Apii Nikao wins Volleyball Rising Stars
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Apii Nikao has dominated the Cook Islands Primary Schools Volleyball rising Stars Competition.
Lady Eels win Raro 7s
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Lady Avatiu Eels claimed the 2024 Rarotonga 7s competition in the women’s division on the weekend.
Letter: More MOE swanning around
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Can anyone explain why the director of finance at MoE would be attending an early childhood education meeting in Fiji focussing on strengthening the provision of pre- and in-service professional development for early childhood educators recently?
Letter: Love and respect
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
At last. It is with the greatest of love and respect that we wish to congratulate President Donald J. Trump elect on his timely return.
Outdated Compensation Ordinance still under review
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The outdated Workers Compensation Ordinance 1964 is still in its reviewing process with the National Workers’ Compensation Policy (including Employers’ Liability Insurance) final draft 2019, also calling for the ordinance to be updated.
Remembrance Day, honour the sacrifices in war and conflict
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National
The Cook Islands Returned Services Association (CIRSA) commemorated Remembrance Day yesterday, November 11, to honour and remember the sacrifices made by brave servicemen and women.
Government and private sector targets growing cyber threats
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The government, businesses and the private sector are preparing and gearing up to tackle the increasing risks posed by cybercrime which has victimised many locals while some do not even realise these risks.
Brown and team at COP29
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is in Baku, Azerbaijan, with his climate change team to advocate for climate finance, keeping 1.5 degrees alive and transparency in negotiations at COP29.
Health pledges USD5700 for investment
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has pledged US$5700 to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support new investment strategies set by the new regional director for the organisation.
Religious cults incompatible with Christianity, says local pastor
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Pastor Johnathan Cargill of Celebration Church Rarotonga is cautioning Cook Islanders about the activities of two alleged cults in the country, urging the community not to confuse their doctrines with Christianity.
New CITC Patai Store provides services to residents and visitors
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
CITC is opening a new store in Titikaveka aimed at easing the increasing traffic congestion in the town centre, and to cater for the increasing number of tourists.
Visa approval letters criticised
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A foreign workers group is challenging why foreign workers who already hold valid work permits stamped in their passports, need to carry an additional visa letter for travel purposes.
Tupapa Panthers are Raro 7s champs
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers showcased their dominance once again, reclaiming the 2024 Rarotonga Sevens title in a thrilling final against Veilomani.
Tupapa clinches Premier Men’s Comp
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A season of thrilling football came to an exciting conclusion with Tupapa-Maraerenga Football Club emerging as the Premier Men’s Champions and Avatiu FC claiming the coveted U18 Men’s Championship title in the 2024 Round Rarotonga Cup.
Ruta Mave: A mixture of mad, sad and glad
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Red White and Blue Americans have voted and there was a mixture of mad sad and glad reactions within and outside of the ‘land of the free’ - unless you are an immigrant, coloured or pregnant or so it appears from the outside looking in.
Polynesian leader’s group senior officials gather to progress Polynesian cooperation
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Senior Officials of the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) met in French Polynesia last week to advance discussions on formalising governance arrangements through the development of a PLG Charter.
Teacher turnover a challenge
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Tereora College is reportedly seeing an increase in teacher departures, with suggestions that as many as nine teachers are set to leave the school this year.
$1.4m bridge works in progress
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has been appropriated $1.4million for bridge and structure improvement in the 2024/25 financial year and work on most of the bridges hasbeen completed.
