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Historic visit: Bringing the love of football to our future generations

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino touched down on Rarotonga yesterday, making a historic first visit to the Cook Islands, where FIFA Forward funds are boosting football development.

Police make ruling on controversial raffle draw

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Other Sports, Sports

After a weeklong inquiry, Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the results of a raffle draw where the top two prizes went to the same ticket holder will stand.

Kata: Climate change

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tauranga Vananga sponsors acknowledged

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development hosted the 2023 Te Maeva Nui Sponsors VIP Event at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa on Wednesday night.

Manihiki, Rakahanga combine forces

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Northern group islands Manihiki and Rakahanga are combining forces for this year’s Te Maeva Nui festival which starts on Monday at the National Auditorium.

Darts Cook Islands hosting ‘strong’ NZ Niue team

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Darts Cook Islands is hosting New Zealand Niue 40 plus strong team with competitions held last week Saturday and on Wednesday this week.

Bulls fired up

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Titikaveka Bulls are hoping to pull off a major upset when they take on the undefeated Tupapa Panthers in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park.

Platinum sponsor extends support

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Vodafone Cook Islands has announced it will continue with its platinum sponsorship for Te Maeva Nui, the nation’s best and most popular cultural event of the year.

Church talk: Is there more to the 200 year story?

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

This week has been a beautiful crescendo of many months of planning, fundraising, organising and no doubt, pressure to navigate the many ceremonies in commemorating the preaching of Christ through the arrival of the gospel 200 years ago throughout the Ngaputoru and finishing with Rarotonga, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Crankshaft issue on Te Kukupa II rectified: Police

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The recent defect discovered on the new police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II has been rectified, says the Cook Islands Police Service.

Te Maeva Nui – ‘the greatest celebration’

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, National

Quick Facts Month: July-August Venue: National Auditorium Duration: 10 days Layout: Mix Event Sponsorship Target: $100,000 - $200,000.

Creatives Centre receives timely donation

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Glenn Coogan and Tracey Hunt from Aotearoa New Zealand delivered 23 kilograms of wooden puzzles and gifts to the Creative Centre on behalf of the Rotary Club of Feilding Oroua, last week.

Senior driver escapes conviction after ‘staunch effort to make situation right’

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

An 80-year-old motorist has escaped conviction and disqualification on a charge of careless driving causing injury.

Pukapuka defies odds at Te Maeva Nui

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National, Outer Islands

Pukapuka Nassau will be hitting the stage at next week’s Te Maeva Nui culture festival with spirited “girl power”.

Man convicted on two counts of assaulting ex-partner

Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Man convicted on two counts of assaulting ex-partner.

Kata: Catching fish

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Lady Panthers take lead

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The three-match women’s rugby union 10s series in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition kicked off last Saturday with two teams battling for top honours.

Puaikura pays tribute to Tinomana Enuarurutini Ariki and Papeiha

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Culture, Features, National

Vaka Puaikura celebrated 200 years of Christianity Arrival to Arorangi with the unveiling of stone carved monuments and vibrant culture on Tuesday afternoon.

Letter: FIFA boss visit ‘a waste of money’

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It was good to read in your paper yesterday that the FIFA President will pay a visit to the Cook Islands and other Pacific countries.

Letter: Let’s learn from our mistakes

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Thank you for taking the time to read my piece in last Saturday’s paper. Many days of thinking and hours of heartfelt writing are reduced to just a few hundred words and I can’t help but wonder at times if anyone takes notice. Meitaki ranuinui Des (Eggelton).