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Father's Day Special: Sharing pearls of parenting wisdom for fathers

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

In a world that continually evolves, where parenting styles and social patterns vary, two elderly men share their insights and advice for parents, especially for fathers, in observance of Father’s Day this coming Sunday.

Father's Day Special: A dedicated father, blessed to have children

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

Father's Day is a special occasion which celebrates the invaluable role of fathers in our lives - a time to honour and appreciate the hardworking dads who go above and beyond to provide for their families and care for their children.

Tertiary training facility closes for month while works get underway

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, Ngatangiia Campus is closed for a month as urgent remedial works get underway.

Dean returns from assisting with FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Pauline Dean, the Cook Islands FA Competition Manager, has shared her experiences and insights while working at the FIFA Women's World Cup, held in the Oceania region for the first time.

‘Close call’ for residence as rubbish burns out of control

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

First responders to an out of control rubbish fire in Black Rock say it was a narrow escape for a residence while again ringing warning bells about responsible burning.

Mammogram screening cancelled, returning in early 2024: TMO

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Mammogram screening will be offered on Rarotonga as early as next year.

Repairs to one-year-old patrol boat about to commence

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

The Cook Islands' one-year-old patrol boat, which set sail to Australia two weeks ago for repairs and maintenance, is on the verge of reaching its destination.

Kata: Major importer

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kiwi senior rugby team thanks Rarotonga Rugby Union

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Tairua Senior Rugby Team have received a warm Rarotonga welcome.

Pet Talk: Learning good behavior

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Puppies are cute, they are soft and their proportions are such that they appeal to the protective aspects of our nature, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Letter: What’s happened to out game of football?

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The nine to one thrashing by Tahiti of our national men’s football team on Monday night is our worst result in recent years.

Letter: Questions surrounding ‘concrete pads’ outside Apii Takitumu grounds

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, Can someone from ICI please explain to me what the purpose of building the two concrete structures out on the road at Takitumu Primary School was/is supposed to serve?

A stronger Pacific bio security system means better outcomes

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) - the standard-setting body for plants and plant products based in Rome, develops draft standards every year which are sent to all the members of the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) to review and to ensure they are relevant to the Pacific.

Pit masters brave wind and rain for good cause

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Weekend

Sixty kilograms of beef brisket, 60kg of pork, 800 chicken wings, and three whole muttons sizzled as Cook Islands pit masters faced off in a fundraiser for the country’s junior sailors.

Bougainville on routine visit to Raro

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In between the incoming and outgoing of vessels at bustling Avatiu Harbour the French naval vessel Bougainville called into port over the weekend on its “routine visit”, continuing its strengthening of links with the Cook Islands.

INTAFF secretary at Forum Women Leaders Meeting

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Education, Fiji, Local, National, Regional

Ministry for Internal Affairs secretary Anne Herman says there are still challenges in the Pacific region for women.

Cook Islands grander marlin record smashed

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In a remarkable feat of skill and determination, fisherman Pauro Arnold has his name stamped in the records of the nation’s fishing history.

Draft immigration policy change proposal to be submitted following sector concerns

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A draft Immigration policy change proposal has been endorsed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and is expected to be submitted to Cabinet, according to Te Kauono Tutara e Te Mana Tiaki – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Kata: Starlink

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: PM on release of Fukushima water

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

One question that should be posed to our Prime Minister who has foolishly backed nuclear treated water dumping into Moana Nui A Kiva and the Japanese government.