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Letter: ‘Agriculture in these islands is broken’

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, I am a visitor to your beautiful islands and have been for many years observing the growth over time.

Thomas Wynne: We thank you

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

On the 29th of January 2014, newly elected Member of Parliament for Christchurch East, the Honourable Munokoa Poto Williams, daughter of Nahora and Maryan Williams (nee Masters) stood up in Parliament delivering her maiden speech. By Thomas Wynne

Letter: Who’s pulling the strings?

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, While the Prime Minister is too busy on his overseas trips, his Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene appears to be running a racket by treating the Ministry of Cultural Development bank account like his personal piggy bank.

Te Ipukarea Society: Trees of Palmerston Island

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Palmerston Atoll is made up of six main Motu and a number of sand cays dotted around a lagoon teeming with marine life. There is no airstrip. A cargo boat visits every few months to ferry passengers, food supply, gas and fuel.

Pacific representatives discuss biodiversity issues

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

For the first time, the Cook Islands hosted the 10th Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) Regional Technical (Full) Board Meeting this week from 24-25 August, at the Crown Beach Resort.

Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes, Cooks operator claims

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Businessman Brett Porter has called out Matson South Pacific shipping for what he claims is anti- competitive use of its shipping licence in the Cook Islands.

Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The line-up of football matches continues today.

Kata: Trump

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tennis youngsters represent Cook Islands at 2023 AIMS Games, NZ

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports, Tennis

Three young Cook Islanders will represent Cook Islands in the tennis competition at the 2023 Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand next month.

Church Talk: ‘Do right all shall be restored’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The first and greatest of all commandments Jesus in Mark’s Gospel Chapter 12: 29 – 31 reminds a young Pharisee lawyer, “Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is One Lord: 30, And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.

Public Service Commissioner commends Pacific Fale

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter has commended Tania Ott and her team at the Pacific Fale for assisting Pacific commissioners to achieve their priorities despite the challenges of Covid-19.

Letter: Aitutaki ‘booming’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Having just come back from a two-day work mission to Aitutaki, I was amazed to see the number of tourists, people, cars, heavy duty tricks, motorcycles . . . busy, busy scenes everywhere. No scene like it, even in Rarotonga.

Letter: ‘A lump in my throat and tears in my eyes’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I only recently came across your article of 17th June 2011 regarding the passing of Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid as I was researching for my autobiography.

Retro disco invites Rarotonga to ‘strut your stuff’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features

The twist, electric slide, and other moves of yesteryear will be dominating the dance floor once again for the latest retro disco with Rarotonga’s Vinyl Revival Club.

National ICT Policy 2023 – 2027 launched – boost to ICT sector

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Technology

An Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy, the e-commerce Work plan, and the Digital Strategy document have been presented to government and private sector representatives.

Vulnerable on the agenda for cyclone readiness

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Warnings for an impending disastrous cyclone are received within 72 hours (3 days) in which people are given ample time to make preparations for their safety and well-being.

Puna: Fukishima talks tabled for Cooks Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

It appears the Pacific is still divided on the Fukishima wastewater issue and likely to be a hot topic of conversation at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga.

Man threatened shopkeeper with scissors

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Kata: Position

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion