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Cooks resort group nabs three trophies at travel awards

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Tourism, Weekend

A Cook Islands resort group has scooped three trophies at the World Travel Awards.

A dream catch . . .

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.

Drug importation accused released on bail, with curfews and to remain in Cook Islands

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Two men charged separately for alleged importation of drugs while arriving on separate flights to Rarotonga last week have been granted bail.

College students step up for showcase

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tereora College students are gearing up to showcase their exceptional talents and creativity in the highly anticipated Tūrangavaevae Performing Arts assessment.

Police concerned about future of road safety

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

Police have raised concerns about the future of road safety in the Cook Islands, with young drivers over represented in the number of traffic infringements dished out over the past three months.

Kata: Minor traffic fines

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Tourism

Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.

Cooks and Tokouso draw in Tri Nations 15s series

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

On a wet Saturday afternoon at Avatiu Field, a 40 metre penalty goal kicked right on the fulltime hooter by Cook Islands Residents (CIR) utility back Daniel Toa, allowed the team to draw 11- all against Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) in the first match of the 2023 Vodafone – Tri Nations 15s series.

Badminton doubles win medals at Zespri AIMS

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands is proud of their young players’ performance at the Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand.

Ruta Mave: The sun has set and the day has started with the sun rise

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

She came to us from Esther Honey. A white long haired fluffy puppy with a toffee brown patch on her floppy ears. We called her Roxy, Aunty called her Rosie Rocky Richie or Racey - like mothers do when they are trying to remember which child until they hit the right name – Roxy.

Upholding the provisions of the Rarotonga Treaty

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

The Rarotonga Treaty remains a cornerstone of our approach to a nuclear-free zone

Court brief September 1

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on September 1.

Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.

Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas hospitalised following medical event

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has been flown to New Zealand following a medical event, leaving Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown to take the reins.

Aitutaki Liftoff: Connecting people and communities through fitness and health

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

More than 80 fitness and health enthusiasts participated in the third annual Aitutaki Liftoff sporting event on the beautiful island of Aitutaki last week.

Tokouso and Cooks 15s set for kick off

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Commiserations about the All Blacks devasting loss to France (27-13) yesterday morning, however, it’s a new day and the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) first game of the residential Tri Nations 15s match kicks at 4pm at Aretere Park in Avatiu today.

Thomas Wynne: The darkest and longest shadow . . .

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Watch a movie like Moana Roa, or any movie prior to the 1960s in the Cook Islands, and what a stark contrast it is, of our people before the proliferation of a western diet, and just how fit, lean and active we were.

Cook Islanders recognised by Pasifika Medical Association

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Health, National

The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) conference on Rarotonga (6-8 September) closed yesterday at Te Are Karioi Nui, and continues in Aitutaki on September 11.

Wheel of Fortune?: The‘revolutionary’ invention that was born on Rarotonga

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features, Memory Lane

For two decades Rarotonga was home to the inventor Henri Rey who partnered with local resident William McBirney to form the Rey Wheel Company of Detroit, Michigan. Story by Rod Dixon and Allan Tuara.

Drug importation allegations: Two accused say it was done for others

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Allegation have been made by two accused men who appeared in court on separate charges that the drugs imported were for ‘others’. Police should make enquiries this weekend, Justice Colin Doherty says.