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Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Court briefs - October 9

Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.

RUTA MAVE: Cook Islands should invest in agriculture, not marijuana and seabed mining

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

If the question is “What are the Crook Islands good for?”, the shameful answer is that they are good at begging for money, but shameful at giving it to help others, writes Ruta Mave.

Descendants of Cook Islands coastwatchers share pride in their ancestors’ service

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Families of Cook Islands coastwatchers are pleased with New Zealand’s efforts to formally recognise the significant service their ancestors provided during the Second World War.

Immigration still getting to grips with new systems as service users experience delays

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

Teething problems are persisting as Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration gets to grips with its new application processes.

‘Everyone doesn’t have to struggle alone’: Budgeting, investing focus of workshop

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National

Teaching young people and families how to thrive, not just survive on the Cook Islands’ minimum wage rate of $9 per hour, is the goal of those behind a workshop about budgeting and using money wisely.

Cook Islanders in Israel: ‘We are safe and well’

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

Cook Islanders who are in Israel to observe the Feast of the Tabernacle are ‘safe’ as the conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip escalates.

Kata: Ministry of Justice

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Manatoa undefeated

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands national squad to the Pacific Games made an impressive start on day one of the Raro International 7s tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.

Tolosa calls for community support

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Seeing Cook Islands youths do well and shine in their individual event during sporting tournaments is rewarding, says national sprint/middle-distance coach Michael Tolosa.

Panthers claim Social Mixed Netball Tournament title

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands’ Social Mixed Netball Tournament ended this week with Panthers claiming the top prize.

Our own version of the Grammys: Cook Islands community celebrates excellence at Te Tu Rangatira Awards

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The biennial Te Tu Rangatira Awards 2023 showcased a remarkable display of talent and unity within the Cook Islands community in Aotearoa New Zealand, serving as a powerful representation of the outstanding achievements of individuals who are making a significant impact.

Black-shouldered Lapwings: Rare vagrants on Rarotonga

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth

On the 30th of August, Maureen Goodwin saw two unusual birds on her inland Muri lawn. She googled and identified them as Australian Southern Lapwings rather than the Northern due to the black ‘ei kakī (collar). Over the next few days, they fed, ran over the lawn, and flew around the area, writes Gerald McCormack, director of Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust.

Robotics team overcomes bag delay, ready to compete at Global Challenge

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Robotics team has overcome a jittery start to get their campaign underway at the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore this weekend.

Cook Islands Government donates $10,000 to help Lahaina wildfire victims

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Government has donated $10,000 to help the victims of the recent wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Te Ipukarea Society: New research sheds light on community views on tourism in Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mitiaro.

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Sieni Tiraa, local consultant for Griffith University, was busy conducting community tourism surveys earlier in the year. This research was spearheaded by Griffith University and aimed to obtain the people’s views on tourism, and their aspirations for future tourism in the Cook Islands.

Puna strengthened with foldable beds and tablets ahead of cyclone season

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, which runs from November 1 through to the end of next April, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) have donated foldable beds and tablets to the Puna (village committee) on Rarotonga and to the Pa Enua.

Possible phone glitch may have caused 999 emergency line outage, Police say

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A possible phone glitch may have caused the emergency line 999 to be down recently.

Drink driving case involving NZ High Commission employee adjourned again

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A reckless and drink driving case involving a New Zealand High Commission employee which has dragged on for nearly two years, took another dramatic turn in court on Friday.