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New charges laid in cannabis prosecution

Saturday 9 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 August 1.

Fostering new relations: Cooks Prime Minister Brown at the ASEAN Summit

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

Prime Minister Mark Brown says one of the key reasons they are at the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is to foster a new relationship, strengthen cooperation and nurture a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum and ASEAN- that will drive development and growth in the region.

Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.

Letter: Why no outrage?

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In response to my letter a week ago, l am disappointed in Bob Williams reply to my letter, giving us no answers to my concerns.

Letters: Look out for the coconuts

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The coconut tree concern also needs to be raised in parliament.

Te Ipukarea Society: The potential impacts of deep sea mining on global climate change

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

In the pursuit of valuable minerals and resources, humanity is increasingly turning its attention to the depths of the ocean floor through deep sea mining.

Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.

Kata: Cannabis

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: You’ll be remembered for how you finished

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I’ve been reading through the book of Hebrews lately. I preached a message in Mangaia using this book as a reference, and I recently used this book for our Bible Class at Tereora College this week, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

New water tanks for Manihiki

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

New water tanks have been installed in the island of Manihiki to provide homes in the two island communities of Tukao and Tauhunu with more access to drinking water.

More than 180 Cook Islands athletes for Pacific Games

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports

More than 180 athletes will be representing Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.

Two men face cannabis charges to appear in Court following busts at Rarotonga Airport

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National

Two incoming passengers who were on separate flights on Wednesday are expected to appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua this morning facing cannabis charges.

Letter: Give our footballers a break

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor,

Lahaina fundraiser to feature food, fun and music

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

In support for the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a fundraising event will be held tomorrow on Rarotonga featuring dozens of musicians and a taste of the Pacific.

‘Random dump’ of E-waste is piling up

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Authorities are grappling with the random dumping of E-waste on Rarotonga during the same week they have provided a convenient way for the community and commercial operators to part ways with old unused electronic devices and vehicles.

More than $50k raised for ‘giving’ couple

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

More than $50,000 of monetary donations and radiothon pledges for Mama Kafo and Papa Pae Tuteru from the village of Oire Nikao in a combined effort to assist them after their two-storey home in Nikao was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.

Kata: Small fee for broken old bikes, tv and junk

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Family the focus of Pacific health conference

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), the largest meeting of Pacific health workers and professionals in the region, opened yesterday with over 600 registrations.

Team Cook Islands excels in badminton at Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands team for the Zespri Games in New Zealand are doing well.