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Speedy Panthers break Bears back
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The speedy Panthers broke Arorangi Bears back as they won 12-11 at the Rarotonga Club 15’s Competition on Saturday.
Cooks get a sweat on in the woolshed
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands shearing and woolhandling team returned from the 2023 Golden Shears World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland finishing at seventh place in the Woolhandling division.
Ruth Mave: Keeping an eye in the sky
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A long time ago sky father Ranginui and earth mother Papatuanuku were bound so closely to each other their children lived between them in darkness.
Researchers to survey forests in Rarotonga amid ongoing concern over African tulip tree
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Researchers from the Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) in New Zealand will be in Rarotonga next week to survey the forests for any damage caused by the African tulip tree’s natural enemies, the gall-forming mite (Colomerus spathodeae) and leaf-mining flea-beetle (Paradibolia coerulea).
Rarotonga art classes expanding into Pa Enua
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features
A Rarotonga art class aimed at nurturing creative skills over a chilled glass of wine is expanding into Aitutaki, with plans of ‘casting our net further afield’ to other Pa Enua in the coming year.
Motorcyclist killed following road incident on Rarotonga
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 28-year-old man has died following a road incident on Rarotonga.
Letter: Operators share concerns amid tourism overcrowding in the Avaavaroa passage
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Rarotonga tourism operators Kura Happ and Jacopo Dozzo have raised concerns about ongoing developments at Avaavaroa Passage following recent safety improvements in the area.
A dedicated CICC General Assembly
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.
Extra legal assistance ‘urgent’ for Ombudsman’s Office
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Office of the Ombudsman has launched a plea for extra legal assistance.
Letter: ‘Missiles in Rarotonga’
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
To the Editor, Have you ever looked upward and seen bunches of coconuts hanging over the road?
Bears Hungry for a win
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Arorangi Bears will be focused on playing smart at today’s match against the Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi today.
Netball player sustains serious injury, Netball Association apologises
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands Netball has apologised for the inability to provide medical assistance for a player that sustained serious injury at the Men’s Netball Competition on Thursday night.
Humble Warrior Punches for Gold
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
In a remarkable display of grit and determination, Cook Islander Tamatoa Hunter has clinched Gold at the Boxing New Zealand National Championship cruiserweight division that was held in Tauranga.
Tivaivai exhibit showcases masterful needlework
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The National Museum is hosting a vibrant exhibition celebrating the captivating artistry of tivaivai, a traditional quilt like textile masterpiece.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Looking outside the box to be connected
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Here’s a what if. In the Cook Islands the main internet provider is Vodafone with other ISP’s snapping at the heels and the crumbs left on the table, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.
Budding athletes encouraged to involved
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletes ages six to 12 years are welcome to join the Athletics Track and Field Club kids programme.
The Kumara does not sing of its own sweetness
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Driving my aunty around this morning to get forms filled out, and then to do some shopping, I asked her what it was like being a widow here in Rarotonga.
Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga
Saturday 15 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
Church talk: Who and what matters most?
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Tutai Pere asks the questions in this week’s Church Talk.
Te Ipukarea Society: Looking deeper into the International Seabed Authority
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Currently, governments from around the world are meeting at the 28th Session of the International Seabed Authority from 10-28 July in Kingston, Jamaica.
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