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Kata: Matavera Bend

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands bowlers gear up for World Tournament

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

The Cook Islands will be participating at the 2023 World Bowling Tournament hosted in the Gold Coast, Australia from August 29 to September 10, 2023.

Cook Islands Rugby League announces sponsorship deal with 4XC

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) team has announced a sponsorship deal with 4XC, a forex brokerage firm based in the Cook Islands.

Pacific Island countries meet in Rarotonga to discuss biosecurity and trade

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Over 40 participants from around the Pacific region are in Rarotonga for the Pacific Plant Protection Organization (PPPO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) workshop, hosted at the Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi.

Letter: Implementing cannabis legalisation

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write out of concern for the majority passed Cook Islands referendum on marijuana legalisation and the direction in which the government is proceeding.

More tourists burgled in Rarotonga

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National

Police have confirmed that more tourists have been burgled in Rarotonga, with a total of $600-$700 stolen.

Local solutions to big challenges

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Over 70 international participants from 14 Pacific Island countries, including leaders, grassroots organisations, governments, regional entities, and farmers from Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, gathered at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga yesterday to kick off the Grassroots Partnerships for Pacific Solutions event.

Teenager charged with burglaries avoids jail by the ‘skin of your teeth’

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A teenager involved in multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has been told she has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.

Brown, Pacific leaders still undecided on Japan’s plan to release nuclear wastewater

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown along with regional leaders are still undecided about Japan’s proposed plans to release “treated” nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

Kata: Child-proof

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa too strong for Titikaveka

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Last week, the 2023 Rarotonga football competition matches provided an array of impressive performances from local teams. Spectators were treated to exciting battles between Puaikura FC and Avatiu FC, Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Titikaveka, and Matavera FC and Nikao Sokattak FC.

Letter: ‘Point finger at administrators’

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the ex-boxer calling out sport free loaders. If you have a problem, go to the federations’ executive, CISNOC, etc and make a formal report to make them accountable.

Letter: Pay rise for health workers

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Obesity, diabetes, hospital lack of maintenance – what do they have in common?

Research aims to break down barriers for Cook Islands women in leadership

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, In Depth, National

Christina Akanoa, the Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-H), is making significant strides in understanding the contributions of Cook Islands women in sustainable growth and political involvement.

Agriculture conducts survey of subsistence farmers

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting a survey of subsistence farmers.

Project launched for safe removal of legacy waste on Rarotonga

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) has partnered with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) to launch the “Tita’ ki te Tita’ kore Project”.

Cook Islands to unveil new policy to boost ICT sector

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The National ICT Policy and two other associated documents to bolster the country’s information and communication technologies (ICT) division will be launched by Prime Minister Mark Brown this week.

Students pursue Pilot dreams through Air NZ

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A group of ambitious students from Tereora College reached for the skies when they participated in the prestigious Air New Zealand Pilot Information Evening in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, last week.

Legal issues delay final submissions in corruption trial

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, Crime, National

The final submissions in the high-profile corruption trial involving the suspended Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior public servants have been pushed back after the judge sought clarification on some legal issues at their last hearing.

Award-winning photographer’s work recognised globally again

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Award-winning photographer and turtle tour operator Charlotte Piho has had her work recognised globally again.