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New E-Commerce work plan to drive economic growth and innovation

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has taken a significant step towards fostering a dynamic e-commerce ecosystem with the launch of the Cook Islands E-Commerce Acceleration Work Plan.

Man nearly five times over the limit following crash outside the cop shop

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man blew nearly five times the legal drink driving limit following an incident outside police headquarters on Rarotonga earlier this month.

Starlink takes off in the Cooks

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) ICT Office is monitoring new internet provider Starlink, which is being rollout in the Pacific region and worldwide.

Ten teams in mix netball competition

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Ten teams are competing in the Social Mixed Netball Competition that started at the National Sports Arena a week ago and continues today.

Tamarind House - compliments to the chef and team

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

It’s worth every dollar! Situated just on the main road at Tupapa, in Rarotonga, I must say, Tamarind House Restaurant owned by Sue Carruthers never ceases to amaze me.

Beddoes making Cook Islands proud

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Middle distance champion Alex Beddoes hopes that his performance at the Scottish Championship and 2023 World Champions in Budapest has made Cook Islanders proud.

Kata: Shopping

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

'People suffering' from Vanuatu political crisis

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and work to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.

Sea turtle found to have nuclear contamination

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

Scientists studying tortoise and turtle shells near the Marshall Islands have found they contain nuclear contamination. An article in the journal PNAS Nexus considered 'Anthropogenic uranium signatures in turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles from nuclear sites', RNZ Pacific reports.

Heavy rain puts dampener on game following exciting week of matches

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In an unexpected turn of events, heavy rainfall marred the exciting encounter between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC on Saturday.

Ruta Mave: Be real, be authentic, be transparent

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

They can debate climate change and how everyone else in the world needs to tighten their carbon emission belts while sitting smugly in new electric cars, that ticks some sustainability box.

Letter: Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the Editor, Further to the report from Al Williams in Saturday’s paper.

A journey of faith: Mitiaro youth leader at World Youth Day event

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

World Youth Day (WYD) is a recurring Catholic festival held every four years - a meeting of young people from around the world with the Pope.

Civil matters call over - August 25

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A few Civil Court matters were called before the Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Avarua on Friday.

Cooks looking to Saudi Arabia for funding

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has landed in Rarotonga to explore how the Middle Eastern country can help fund infrastructure projects in the Cook Islands.

Reconnecting people to address climate change

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Features, In Depth, National

Focusing on educating and changing mindsets as a solution to climate change is about reconnecting people to their environment and their resources through agriculture, says Dr Teina Rongo, marine biologist and environment warrior.

Cooks artist calls out authorities over support for release of Japan wastewater

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Renowned artist and cultural icon Mike Tavioni has raised his voice in frustration over government support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s release of ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

Cooks first BMX track a hit with the kids

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cycling, Other Sports, Sports

The dream of BMX enthusiast Tony Takurua is now a reality with the opening of the first Pump Track ‘The Rock Bike Park’ in the Cook Islands at Ngatangiia.

Kata: Fukushima

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Reid speaks highly of Cooks rugby players

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend

Cook Islands rugby players have skills, strong running and are aggressive, says former All Black Hikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid, or better known as Hika Reid.