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Eels, Panthers in final

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arch-rivals and neighbours Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers will feature in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this Saturday after beating Arorangi Bears and Titikaveka Bulls in the semifinals over the weekend.

Ruta Mave: Rarotonga roosters: ‘Proud by day loud by night’

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Roosters are bold and beautiful during the day, strutting around in their fancy plumage of sun kissed orange, yellow sandy creams, rich emerald greens and poignant dark ebony. Proud by day loud by night, what is the point of them? Ruta Mave explains.

Letter: Loss of sand and Motu Toa

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With regards to Des Eggelton’s response to the Te Ipukarea Society article last Saturday (22 July 2023), “We can’t go back but we can look back and learn”, we appreciate his first-hand knowledge in correcting the incorrect statement that sand for the airport had come from Muri.

New book shines light on the life of Cook Islander Missionary in Papua New Guinea

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

A new book was presented to the Cook Islands National Library, shining light on the life of Orometua (pastor) Tumupu Kea, who lived in Papua New Guinea over a century ago, spreading the message of the Gospel.

Aitutaki accused makes surprise appearance on Rarotonga

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing cannabis charges and understood to be under strict bail conditions on Aitutaki has turned up in court on Rarotonga.

Man enters guilty plea to escaping from prison

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has admitted his guilt in escaping from jail on Rarotonga three years ago.

Court briefs

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of rape.

Kata: Cold, wet and rainy

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mum’s hope for missing teenage son

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend

A year after a 19-year-old teenager went missing after being dropped off at a bus stop on Rarotonga, his family is still hopeful of finding him.

Tereora College ready to make history at Te Maeva Nui cultural festival

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A spirited and enthusiastic 100-member team will be representing Tereora College (Vaka Tereora Team) in their first ever Te Maeva Nui cultural festival this week.

Kata: Turtle Tour wars

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu Eels, Arorangi Bears tussle for spot in final

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Regional, Rugby Union

It is back to square one for defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels as they take on Arorangi Bears in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.

Developing sporting excellence

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands (ACI) have had a busy week of learning, developing and celebrating with an athletics academy, a mini competition and a 60th birthday celebration.

The monument that ‘tore’ Vaka Puaikura people apart

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Tinomana Tokerau Ariki and the Arorangi Ekalesia unveiled a large and prominent monument that had been shipped all the way from Italy to commemorate 200 years of Christianity in the district.

‘The Spirit of God … will never die’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article, he talks about the new Church and Mission laws.

Globe-trotting juggler looking to make Cook Islands connection

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A Brazilian juggler who has toured nearly 40 countries on his mission to take the circus to the remotest corners of the earth, hopes the Cook Islands will be his next stage.

Letters: ‘Faction versus facts’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We, the Mamas of the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church Ekalesia, who hosted our volunteers during the Church improvements are saddened and upset by the Letter to the Editor dated the 25th July 2023 titled “Factions in the Gospel Celebrations” and signed off by Tepure Ki Au.

Te Ipukarea Society : Update on the bio-control of the Grand Balloon vine on Rarotonga

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society recently guided some visiting scientists from New Zealand up to Tereora Hill to observe any unexpected impacts of an introduced bio-control agent. This article is written by one of those scientists, Alana den-Breeyen.

‘Sleepless nights, difficult days over lack of legal aid’

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National

Legal aid - or the apparent lack of it in the Cook Islands - has been raised as a bone of contention in the High Court.