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Colourful mural bids farewell to Cook Islands departures

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Passengers departing from the Cook Islands can now enjoy a magnificent mural adorned with bold and vibrant colours in the airport’s departure terminal.

Search continues

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in their ongoing search for 15-year-old Allan Murare, pictured, who was last seen leaving his Arorangi home on the morning of Wednesday, November 8, at around 5am.

Confrontation at courthouse as two groups trade insults

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Tensions boiled over as Police were forced to separate two groups of people at the Ministry of Justice Building in Avarua shortly after the appearance of eight men in court facing charges related to a brawl on Rarotonga.

Kata: Corodiles in Solomon Islands

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands rugby league teams face long haul to Pacific Games

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams heading to the Pacific Games are preparing for a lengthy journey to Honiara, Solomon Islands, after missing their connecting flight in Nadi, Fiji, yesterday morning.

Cook Islands Football teams touch down in Honiara for Pacific Games

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands football teams proudly departed for the Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning, gearing up to represent their country at the 2023 Pacific Games.

Young sailors breeze to victory at Optimist Nationals

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports

The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing.

It’s not as colourful: Cook Islanders working to make tourism regenerative

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying there. By Eleisha Foon of RNZ Pacific.

Letter: USP Student Association

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Whoever representing USPSA said USPSA was “apolitical” (Fiji Times 3/11 ) clearly does not know its history of student activism/political activism against tyranny, dictatorships, political persecution of freedom fighters in the region and beyond, nuclear testing and armament, solidarity with anti-colonial struggles, and solidarity with indigenous people against State violence and dispossession.

Letter: Ring road compensation – a threat?

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor,

Ngāti Maoate tribe honours Samoan heritage with land gift

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Ngāti Maoate tribe, who have close blood ties to the Mata’afa line of Samoa, have gifted land to the Samoan community on Rarotonga.

Koutu Nui calls for systematic review of Cook Islands land law

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Koutu Nui, a group of sub chiefs, has presented its submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee considering two amendments to the Cook Islands Act 1915, proposed by Opposition Leader Tina Browne.

Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.

MV Lady Moana fire investigation underway: Ministry of Transport

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

An investigation into the fire that broke out onboard cargo vessel MV Lady Moana about 60 nautical miles off Penrhyn over a week ago is underway, says the Ministry of Transport.

Avatiu FC reign supreme in women’s football, claiming first-ever championship title

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In a rescheduled round 15 match between Avatiu FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC this Monday, the women’s teams faced off in a fight for the esteemed Islander Hotel Women's Championship title. The game, which was initially planned for Thursday, had to be brought forward due to the national women’s team leaving for Solomon Islands to participate in the Pacific Games.

MMA mania hits Rarotonga: Ultimate Rage Fight Night promises thrilling encounters

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are in for a thrilling treat with the Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night – an adrenaline-fueled display of combat sports – set to take place this Friday in Rarotonga.

Family appeals for help in locating missing teen

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

The family of a 15-year-old Arorangi boy who has been missing for a week is pleading for support from the community to bring him back home safely.

Letters: Communication breakdown

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Is it too difficult for national federations/CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) to name teams/managers/coaches/entertainers etc who are representing the country at this month’s Pacific Games in Solomon Islands?

Pet Talk: ‘Big shoes to fill … but those shoes aren’t mine’

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Mark Twain had the dubious pleasure of seeing his own obituary printed in the paper and over the last week I have had a similar feeling. While far from being an obituary, a Facebook post about me leaving has attracted heaps of comments, writes Dr Michael Baer, the outgoing Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Dedicated to their faith: Rasmussen and Jessie ordained as CICC Reverends

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

Driven by their unwavering faith and a calling from God, Saungaki Rasmussen and James Jessie were ordained as Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Reverends (Orometuas) earlier this month.